Cornerstone Christian Academy is a state-licensed, non-denominational Christian early childhood center in Charleston, Illinois, serving children from six weeks through age 11 with classroom groupings based on age and developmental level.
Cornerstone Christian Academy is a state-licensed early childhood education ministry serving children from six weeks through age 11 with a licensed capacity of 173 children. The center organizes children into age- and developmentally-appropriate classrooms and combines daily academic instruction with a faith-based element.
The program uses a thematic curriculum that incorporates Biblical lessons and daily faith activities alongside academic and developmental learning. Instruction and activities address multiple domains of development:
Children are placed by age and developmental level. Classroom types include infant, toddler, two-year-old, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten/school-age groups. Typical features and program notes include:
Care for the youngest children with individualized, age-appropriate activities and a nurturing Christian environment.
Program designed for active toddlers with planned activities, free choice time, music and art to support growth across developmental domains.
A more structured, faith-based curriculum begins with weekly themes, play-and-learn activities and focus on language, manners and social skills.
Hands-on, thematic learning for three- and four-year-old children that includes math, language, science, music, art and Bible lessons.
Curriculum focused on kindergarten readiness with weekly themes, teacher-directed large and small group activities and daily Bible lessons; developmental progress is tracked with checklists.
Before- and after-school and full-day care options that include structured schedules, homework assistance, thematic summer programming and field trips.
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Staff hiring follows Illinois Department of Children and Family Services qualification guidelines. Staff participate in ongoing early childhood education coursework and training, and the program indicates a preference for candidates with an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant experience.
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