First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, CA


Cornerstone Children's Center

Cornerstone Children's Center is a state-licensed Christian child care and preschool for children birth through pre-kindergarten. Open weekdays from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM, we offer year-round flexible scheduling. We combine loving and safe care with creative and stimulating play to nurture young children and support their families.
Our facilities are on the First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley campus, which is conveniently located near UC Berkeley. Cornerstone extends care to families of all kinds regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, socioeconomic status or religion.

Cornerstone has...

  • loving, experienced teachers trained in early childhood education, first aid and infant CPR
  • small staff to child ratios (1:3 Infants, 1:4 Toddlers, 1:8 Preschoolers)
  • a developmental curriculum emphasizing social skills, creativity, problem solving, self esteem and spiritual nurture
  • learning centers in each room with blocks and construction, cognitive skill games, dramatic play, science discoveries, process art, music, and puppets and storytelling 
  • clean, cheerful, sunny rooms
  • a private playground with sand, lawn and trees
  • a gym for indoor active play
  • an ethnically, racially and religiously diverse student body
  • a parent-friendly environment with opportunities for on-site nursing, parenting education, classroom involvement, scholarship help, and extended care

We are currently accepting applications! For placement on the waiting list, please send us a completed enrollment form. If you would like a tour of our facility or more information, contact Director Katie Spangler at (510) 848-6252 ext. 226.