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Cornerstone Center for Early Learning

3901 Russell Blvd, St Louis, MO 631104.9· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
166
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$225

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About Cornerstone Center for Early Learning

Cornerstone Center for Early Learning is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 166 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $225 to $390.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
166 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Assistance it acceptsChild care assistance (state subsidies)
Discounts15% discount extended to the older child(ren) when more than one child enrolled
MoreFounded 1969
Licensed capacity166 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cornerstone Center for Early Learning lists weekly tuition from $225 to $390.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant/Toddler Programs (private pay, as of August 31, 2026)$390
Preschool Program (private pay)$225
Twos Program (private pay)$355
Enrollment application fee for families that qualify for child care assistance$10
Enrollment application fee for full-pay families$100
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Cornerstone Center for Early Learning

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
166 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000174378
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 12 of 13 visits · 25 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 4

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  2. May 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  3. Jan 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. Aug 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  5. Jul 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  6. Mar 31, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

  8. Jan 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  9. Oct 1, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(I) All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

  10. Sep 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jul 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  2. May 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  3. Jan 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Cornerstone Center for Early Learning

Is Cornerstone Center for Early Learning licensed?

Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Cornerstone Center for Early Learning last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cornerstone Center for Early Learning had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 12 of 13 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Cornerstone Center for Early Learning care for?

166, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Cornerstone Center for Early Learning's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cornerstone Center for Early Learning cost?

Weekly tuition from $225 to $390, as it lists it.

What is Cornerstone Center for Early Learning's phone number?

(314) 865-5244.

Where is Cornerstone Center for Early Learning?

3901 Russell Blvd, St Louis, MO 63110. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonderland Day Care and Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).