Cornerstone Lutheran Preschool at our Carmel site is a ministry of Cornerstone Lutheran Church, and is located at 4850 E Main St, Carmel, IN 46033. At Cornerstone Preschool – Carmel, our accredited programs are uniquely designed for children ages 2 to 4 years old. We are honored that you are considering our school and pray for God’s guidance as you are seeking His best for your child!
We believe children are valued members of God’s family who benefit from being respected, loved, and nurtured by caring adults in a safe, Christ-centered environment.
We believe children are most successful when an emphasis is placed on building up a child’s feelings of accomplishment, self-confidence, and self-worth.
We believe the parent is the primary teacher and we are here to assist, support and encourage them in this role.
We believe children learn best when given the opportunity to actively explore, create, question, and interact with the world around them through large blocks of uninterrupted play.
We believe children need many and varied experiences throughout the day to practice developing skills, including independent, in small groups, during guided activities and through free choice opportunities.
We believe that future school success depends on a student’s early childhood experiences. Our program is designed with the physical, academic, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of development in mind. Specifically, we use Jesus’ early life as the model for our program: And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 (ESV)
Jesus increased in stature. We offer activities designed to develop large and fine motor skills, along with opportunities to understand the importance of good physical health.
Jesus increased in wisdom. We provide developmentally appropriate academic experiences that include language and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, art, and faith concepts.
Jesus was loved by God. We believe that Jesus is our Savior and the only way to Heaven (Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6) We believe that God created us, loves us, and has a plan for our lives. This is taught through weekly chapel time, daily Bible stories, and activities that reinforce Bible lessons.
Jesus loves all people. We promote social/emotional growth through a variety of interactions with other children and adults. Within this community experience, we recognize the unique interests and abilities of each child.
Cornerstone Lutheran Preschool serves children ages two years through five. The program seeks to introduce children to a variety of developmentally appropriate learning techniques and experiences.
2’s Tuesday/Thursday – 9:00am-1:15pm
2’s Monday/Wednesday/Friday – 9:00am-1:15pm
3’s Tuesday/Thursday – 9:00am-1:15pm
3’s Wednesday/Friday – 9:00am-1:15pm
3’s Monday/Wednesday/Friday – 9:00am-1:15pm
Pre-K Monday/Tuesday/Thursday – 9:00am-1:15pm
Pre-K Monday-Thursday – 9:00am-1:15pm
Pre-K Friday – Enrichment Class – 9:00am-1:15pm
Please Note:
The cutoff age for each class is August 1st of the current school year.
Children in 3’s classes and above must be fully potty trained (no pull ups) to enroll.
Children in 2’s and 3’s classes may be enrolled in more than one class. For example, a 2-year-old may be enrolled in the Monday/Wednesday/Friday class as well as the Tuesday/Thursday class.
Tuition Payments: Tuition payments will be collected through the Brightwheel app. Monthly tuition payments will be collected August-May. An invoice will be sent on the 10th of each month. Payments will be collected on the 15th of each month beginning August 15.
Double Session Payments: For children enrolled in more than one session, you would add the cost of both sessions for the total tuition. For example, a child enrolled in both the 3’s M/W/F and T/Th class would pay $250 + 330 = $580 per month.
Extended Care: Before & After Care tuition will be added to the cost of the preschool tuition. For example, a child enrolled in the 3’s M/W/F and Before & After Care would be $330 + $165 = $495 per month. Occasional use charges will be invoiced with the next month’s payment.
Registration Fee ($125): The registration fee is assessed per child, not class option. For example, a child registering for the 2’s M/W/F and the 2’s T/Th class would pay a registration fee of $125. The registration fee is collected upon submission of our online registration form.
NLSA Accreditation: Cornerstone Preschool Carmel and Cornerstone Preschool Eagle Creek is accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA).
Dr. Kevin Brockberg
Executive Counselor for Christian Education and Superintendent
The Lutheran Schools of Indiana (IDOE#9230)
“Paths to Quality” is the State of Indiana’s Child Care Quality Rating and Improvement System.
Cornerstone Preschool – Eagle Creek is a LEVEL 1 “Paths to Quality” child care provider.
