Business Details
41 Years
experience
Accredited Preschool in Clearwater, FL
At Cornerstone Preschool, we have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptional early childhood education since 1985. As a family-owned and operated institution, our founders remain on-site daily to ensure the highest standards of safety, care, and educational excellence. We were the first child care center in Pinellas County to achieve NAEYC accreditation in 1988, a testament to our commitment to exceeding state licensing requirements in administration, staff qualifications, and curriculum development. Our small class sizes allow personalized attention, fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth in a nurturing environment. Recognized as one of Clearwater's Top 3 Preschools for eight consecutive years, we maintain a Gold Seal designation from the Florida Department of Children & Families while serving as a State-approved Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten provider.Our graduates consistently enter kindergarten with advanced readiness skills, reflecting our focus on individualized learning and character development. With decades of combined experience, our team prioritizes transparent communication, addressing parental concerns promptly while maintaining rigorous health and safety protocols. We model respect, responsibility, and kindness, creating a foundation for lifelong learning that parents consistently praise in testimonials across multiple platforms.
Services
Early Childhood Education
VPK Program
Small Class Sizes
Developmental Curriculum
Family-Friendly Environment
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1985 with owners on-site daily
- First Pinellas County NAEYC-accredited preschool since 1988
- Maintain 1:10 staff-to-child ratios for personalized attention
- Gold Seal designated by Florida Department of Children & Families
- State-approved Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten provider with proven outcomes
Associations and certifications
- NAEYC
- Gold Seal
What people say
Caring staff
Small class sizes
Kindergarten readiness
Responsive communication
Clean environment
Services
Early Childhood Education
Our comprehensive early childhood curriculum develops cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills through age-appropriate activities. Certified educators create individualized learning plans while maintaining 1:10 staff-to-child ratios. Parents consistently report children graduate with advanced kindergarten readiness skills.
NAEYC Accreditation
As Florida's first NAEYC-accredited preschool, we exceed state licensing standards in staff qualifications, curriculum development, and safety protocols. This prestigious recognition requires ongoing compliance with 10 research-based quality indicators for early childhood programs.
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
Our state-approved VPK program prepares four-year-olds for kindergarten through structured learning and social development. Certified teachers implement Florida's Early Learning Standards while maintaining small class sizes that consistently produce graduates with advanced academic and social skills.
Family-Centered Approach
We maintain open communication channels with daily updates and prompt responses to parental concerns. Owners on-site daily ensure operational transparency while fostering collaborative relationships that parents consistently highlight in 5-star reviews across multiple platforms.
Health & Safety Protocols
Comprehensive health and safety measures include daily sanitization, illness management procedures, and secure facility access. Our protocols consistently receive top inspection scores while maintaining parent confidence through transparent communication during health-related challenges.
People
Sonal
Director
Sonal has served as Cornerstone's director since 2017, maintaining hands-on involvement in daily operations and curriculum development while ensuring compliance with NAEYC standards and state regulations.
Alex
Assistant Director
Alex supports daily operations as assistant director, maintaining open communication channels with families and implementing health/safety protocols while ensuring continuity in educational quality across all programs.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children aged 2-5 years old. Unfortunately, we don't accept infants or children under 2 years old at this time.
Are you NAEYC accredited?
Yes, we've been NAEYC accredited since 1988, making us the first child care center in Pinellas County to achieve this prestigious recognition.
How do you handle parent concerns?
We prioritize transparent communication with timely responses to calls/emails and offer in-person meetings to address any concerns promptly and thoroughly.
What makes you different from other preschools?
We combine family ownership with NAEYC accreditation, small class sizes, and owners on-site daily to ensure quality care and education that exceeds licensing requirements.
Do you offer VPK programs?
Yes, we're a State-approved Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten provider with proven success in preparing children for kindergarten through structured learning and social development.
