Frequently Asked Questions

You can easily begin enrollment online by clicking the link on our website Enrollment page. This link redirects you to our secure paperwork portal on Brightwheel, where you can quickly create an account and submit your child's basic profile. Alternatively, call us at (239) 220-1433 to schedule a campus tour.

To enroll, you need to complete our online registration forms and provide a copy of your child's birth certificate. We also require a Florida Physical Form (Form 3040) and a Florida Immunization Record (Form 680) to be submitted within 30 days of your child's first day.

Waitlist status varies depending on the classroom and time of year. We recommend submitting your interest form early through our Brightwheel portal to secure a place in your preferred age group.

Yes, we encourage families to visit our Cape Coral facility. Call our office at (239) 220-1433 to schedule a private tour. You will meet our director, see our muted colored classrooms, explore our learning centers, and ask any specific questions.

We offer early childhood education and preschool programs for children ages 1 through 4. Our classrooms are divided by age group: Toddlers (ages 1 to 2), Preschool (ages 2 to 3), and Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3 to 4).

We combine Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles on a nondenominational Christian faith foundation. Students work with self-directed Montessori materials, engage at sensory tables, and explore project-based work. Our daily routine also incorporates morning Bible time and daily prayer.

Our credentialed teachers track each child's development using regular observational assessments and portfolio updates. We share daily updates with parents through the Brightwheel app and hold formal parent-teacher conferences twice a year.

Our academy is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We are closed on weekends and major national holidays.

Yes. We provide a nutritious, home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and two snacks fresh daily. Our meals follow strict dietary guidelines, and we accommodate common food allergies.

Please download the First Day Checklist from our Enrollment page. It details exactly what to bring, including spare clothing kept in a gallon bag, appropriate bedding for rest time, and closed-toe footwear.

All children have a quiet rest period after lunch. We provide individual cots in a calm, darkened room. Quiet learning activities, such as puzzles or books, are provided for children who do not fall asleep.

Our facility features secure, controlled-access entry doors, video monitoring in all rooms, and fenced outdoor play areas. All visitors must be verified, and sign-in or sign-out operations are handled securely through individual Brightwheel parent codes.

To keep all children healthy, students must stay home if they have a contagious illness, vomiting, diarrhea, or a fever of 100.4°F or higher. Children may return to the classroom once they are symptom-free for 24 hours without medication.

Yes. Every staff member undergoes a thorough federal and state criminal history background check, fingerprinting, and reference check before working in our classrooms.

Tuition rates are based on your child's age group and schedule (full-time or part-time). Contact Rachel or Julia at (239) 220-1433 or email rachel@cornerstonelearningfl.com for our current rate schedule.

Yes, we offer sibling discounts for families with multiple children enrolled. We also accept state childcare assistance programs. Contact our office to discuss your options.

We accept secure credit cards and automatic electronic bank transfers (ACH). All tuition billing and payments are managed conveniently directly through your Brightwheel account.