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The Children's Cornerstone (Closed 2024)

919 E. Drinker Street
Scranton, PA 18512
The Children's Cornerstone offers superior early childhood education based on the Montessorian philosophy.
A variety of programs are available for students ages 3.0 to 6+. We are located in DUNMORE.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
The Children's Cornerstone Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
Average Class Size
28 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Contact the school office for tuition rates. [email protected] 570-347-4450
Admissions Director
Dorothy M. Mariotti, M.Ed.

School Notes

  • Program Offerings
  • First School Experience Program - Pre-K Level 1> Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30PM-2:30PM. Children must be age 3 by September 1st to attend this program.
  • Pre-K Level 2> Monday through Friday 8:30AM-11:30AM. Children must be no younger than 3 years and 10 months by September 1st to attend this program.
  • Transitional Kindergarten Program -Pre-K Level 3 > Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30AM-12:00PM, Tuesday,Thursday 8:30AM-2:30PM.This program is recommended for older four-year-old children, who will turn five no later than June of the academic year.
  • Kindergarten Program > Monday through Friday 8:30AM-2:30PM. Children must be age 5 by September 1st to attend this program.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Children's Cornerstone?
The application deadline for The Children's Cornerstone is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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