Early Childhood Education

Campus Overview

Our Early Childhood Education program provides a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where children learn and grow through a biblically centered education. We recognize that every child has a distinct learning style; therefore, we use a range of teaching strategies to engage our young student’s unique gifts. Teachers balance academic curriculum with fun and creative playtime. We prioritize partnerships with families through transparent communication using a live-time app for messaging, updates, and pictures.

A Day in the Life

Children can expect to be engaged each day in circle time, music and movement, table time activities, reading, outdoor play, as well as an opportunity to grow social emotional skills through creative play.

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Arrival

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Creative Play

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Morning Snack

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Circle Time (Academic)

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Table Time

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Outdoor Play

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Circle Time (Music and Movement/Faith Integration)

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Lunch

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Rest Time

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Afternoon Snack

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Outdoor Play

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Creative Play

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Evening Snack

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Departure

Programs Offered

We serve children 12mo through 5 years of age, offering both morning only and full-day preschool. Additionally, we offer before/after school care for elementary children ages 5 through 12 years, as well as a summer care program filled with field trips and fun activities.

Technology (K-5)

CCA’s Technology classes are designed to provide the foundational skills of technology while teaching students how to be good digital citizens who safely use devices and other classroom technology. In technology class, students will become fluent in Microsoft 365 applications, as well as learn safe and effective research skills. Students across the grade levels will also get hands-on coding experience as they learn about algorithms and programming.

Physical Education (K-8)

CCA’s Physical Education classes focus on enjoying the bodies God has given us to glorify him through the development of competencies in physical skills, understanding movement concepts, promoting active lifestyles, achieving health-enhancing fitness, and practicing safe and responsible personal and social behavior in a physical activity setting.

Campus Features and Location info

10818 NE 117th Ave., Vancouver, WA, 98662

Early Childhood Education Office is located in building #2

All classroom doors and playground entrances are locked and secured while occupied by children.

Utilize the small parking lot behind building #2 for a quick drop off/pick up at your child’s classroom door.

Enrollment & Tours

We’d love to meet you! Schedule a tour or reach out to our admissions team to learn more about how Cornerstone Christian Academy can serve your family.

Please email the Early Childhood Education Director Caitlin Smith

Reach one of our Early Childhood Education team members at 360.256.9714

Why Families Choose Cornerstone Christian Academy

“The teachers are very attentive towards my kiddos. They come home with projects, which they are always excited to share. The curriculum positively challenges my kiddos giving me no doubt they will be ready for kindergarten. The loving environment Cornerstone has created has put me at ease knowing they are positively influenced everyday.”

“This preschool is a place where children are loved, encouraged, and guided in faith. The teachers’ dedication shines through daily, and the administrative staff provides exceptional support for families.”

“Our family has been at Cornerstone for nearly 8 years, and both our kids thrived from infancy to pre-K. Caring teachers and staff nurtured their academic, spiritual, and social growth. We've been so grateful knowing our kids have had a safe, enriching, and fun early learning experience.”

Frequently Asked questions

Our Early Childhood Education (ECE) program offers a loving environment for children one year through school-age. We have exceptional staff that meet and exceed Washington State standards for early education. Cornerstone Christian Academy's mission is to partner with parents to teach the truth and love of God’s Word and to inspire students to pursue excellence spiritually, personally, academically, relationally, and physically, while equipping them for spending a lifetime of service to Jesus Christ.

To help introduce you to our school, we have tried to answer some of the most frequently asked questions:

Are you a licensed facility?

Yes! We are licensed with the Department of Early Learning and have been since opening in 2006.

Are your teachers educated?

All teachers are educated and trained in early childhood education and development. Teachers are also required to continue their education through professional development opportunities and mandatory training to meet strict local and state licensing regulations.

Do all staff have current background checks?

Yes, any person employed by Cornerstone Christian School ECE must have a current, clear background check on file with the Department of Early Learning.

Is your staff CPR trained?

Yes, all staff must hold a current CPR and First Aid card. On top of that, all staff are Epi-Pen trained, hold a Food Handler’s card, and receive Blood Borne Pathogen training.

What are the hours of operation?

Our preschool program opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. Children can be in our care for a maximum of ten consecutive hours per day according to the Washington Administrative Code. Our elementary before/after school care program is open from 7:15-8:15 am and 3:00-6:00 pm.

Are meals provided?

All snacks and lunch are included in the tuition price. We provide a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. Our morning snack is served at approximately 8:30am, lunch is 11:30am-12:00pm, and the afternoon snack is served at 2:45pm.