Childcare for ages six weeks to 5 years
- 860.342.2273
- director@lbacchildcare.com
- 1255 Portland-Cobalt Road Portland, CT 06480
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We nurture young hearts and minds in a safe, inclusive environment, dedicated to providing quality early education that prepares children to be future leaders. Our mission is to focus on the needs of the whole child, so our young learners walk confidently into each new academic journey, equipped with the skills and healthy habits to thrive.
At Cornerstone Early Learning Center, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both our children and teachers. Our dedicated staff receives continuous professional development and resources to ensure they can provide the highest quality care and education. We believe that well-supported teachers are the cornerstone of a thriving learning environment, and their growth directly benefits our children.
Community is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create a warm, family-like atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and valued. Our center fosters strong connections between children, families, and staff, building a sense of belonging and partnership. We believe that a strong community enriches the learning experience and helps children develop a sense of responsibility and compassion.
Our proprietary curriculum, The Blend, is meticulously designed to exceed academic and developmental standards. It combines teacher-directed and child-initiated activities, ensuring each lesson is both engaging and developmentally appropriate. The Blend provides a comprehensive and enriching educational experience tailored to meet the diverse needs of our learners, with realistic curriculum goals that allow children to experience daily success. This approach fosters a love of learning and prepares children for future academic achievement.
Choose Cornerstone Early Learning Center for an environment that supports and nurtures the whole child, backed by a dedicated team and a strong community focus.
At Cornerstone Early Learning Center, we believe every child is unique and we embrace individual differences by incorporating various learning styles in our classrooms. Our philosophy is rooted in the importance of play as a crucial element of early learning. We provide a positive and nurturing environment where children can thrive through exploration and creativity.
We incorporate sensory activities, movement, and art projects as essential components of our daily curriculum. By encouraging children to explore and play, we help them build confidence, make choices, and learn valuable social skills. Our curriculum also focuses on fostering independence and character development.
Our goal is to ensure that each child experiences daily success and develops healthy habits, a strong sense of community, and the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning. We are committed to creating an environment where children can develop their full potential while growing into compassionate and capable individuals.
Our Infants room is designed to foster bonds and relationships with teachers and other babies while incorporating American Sign Language, music, and gross motor activities. Infants at Cornerstone Early Learning Center know they are safe and loved as they develop social, cognitive, and motor skills in a home-like setting.
Our One’s eagerly enter their room with smiles, toddling to their teachers and peers. Daily activities include American Sign Language, music, outdoor experiences, motor and muscle activities, sensorial experiences, and more. One’s follow a monthly umbrella theme and weekly sub-themes that enhance their academic skills while nurturing their social-emotional development.
In the Two’s room, children begin to work towards common goals using The Blend curriculum. Children enjoy small group lessons, outdoor classrooms, and child choice time, utilizing strategically enhanced centers and experiences that blend social-emotional growth, academic achievements, and weekly sub-themes.
Using The Blend curriculum and state standards, children ages 3–4 years follow an academic rotation that includes arts, math, science, and language while working in small groups for individualized learning. Through our unique approach, children enhance their learning goals through play and smaller classroom ratios. In addition to monthly academic goals, Three’s learn character development, gain confidence through life skills activities, and enjoy Spanish lessons.
Children in Kindes follow a small group rotation working on kindergarten standards, featuring an artist of the month, a monthly theme, and weekly sub-themes. Kindes children enhance their math, science, and language development in the classroom, outdoor areas, gardens, and more. During child choice opportunities, children can choose from Montessori lessons, creative center play, or natural experiences. They also follow monthly character development, life skills, and Spanish themes and activities
Find answers to the questions that families ask us most often!
By asking these questions, you can make an informed decision and choose the best care for your child.
We are open from 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, January through December.
We accept ACH and credit card payments via our childcare software provider.
Yes, we offer multi-child discounts for our full-time students.
We participate in the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) tuition assistance program.
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