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Cornerstone Christian Academy

661 Castle Dr # B, Charleston, IL 619203.3· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
193
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$173

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About

About Cornerstone Christian Academy

Cornerstone Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Charleston, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 193 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and part-time care.

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to twelve years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
193 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to twelve years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (non-denominational Christian)
MoreFounded 2008
Licensed capacity193 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cornerstone Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Coles County has a median price of $173 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Coles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$173
Home daycare$158

Toddler

Center$158
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$148
Home daycare$145

School age

Center$35
Home daycare$35

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Cornerstone Christian Academy

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
193 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#473403
See the state's record

Inspections

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Illinois publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Illinois Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Cornerstone Christian Academy

Is Cornerstone Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Cornerstone Christian Academy have inspection violations?

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Cornerstone Christian Academy care for?

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

What are Cornerstone Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cornerstone Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (217) 345-4283 to ask.

What is Cornerstone Christian Academy's phone number?

(217) 345-4283.

Where is Cornerstone Christian Academy?

661 Castle Dr # B, Charleston, IL 61920. The nearest other daycare we list is Erba-Charleston Head Start, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).