CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What Illinois licensed

Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.

Day care, ages

15 months to 3 years

Day care, licensed for

26 children

Languages reported

English

How the reviews split

The 4.8 average comes from 18 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star17
• 4 star0
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star1

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  We are so grateful for this Montessori school and the incredible impact it has had on our son and our family. It is truly the only place where I have ever felt completely comfortable leaving him, knowing he is loved, supported, and encouraged every day. Our son has been attending for 2 years through the toddler room and primary. Since starting here, he has grown tremendously both academically and socially. We are constantly amazed by the knowledge he brings home, his independence, and the practical life skills he has developed. We have built meaningful relationships and found lifelong friends through this school. It has been such a positive experience for our family, and we could not recommend it more highly.

  Samantha ZitzerJun 18, 2026
• ★★★★★

  This is a true Montessori school. Not a school that uses the name. If you are looking for that, for real—this is it. My daughter has been at Cornerstone Montessori since 2021—through the parent-infant class, the young toddler room, the toddler room, and now the primary house. Four years in, I can say without hesitation that enrolling her here is one of the best decisions we've made as parents. My wife spent over a decade working in an emergency room before becoming an educator. When I say the level of care our daughter receives at Cornerstone meets or exceeds what she'd get at home, I mean it in the most literal sense. We have had a front-row view of the school's protocols and procedures. They are rigorous, they are followed with integrity, and they reflect a genuine, deeply-held commitment to child safety and wellbeing. We have trusted these people with our daughter, in the school and in our home. That trust has never once been misplaced. What Cornerstone has produced in our daughter is remarkable—and I say this as someone who tries to be careful about attribution. She is reading and doing math and making art at four years old. She has practical life skills. She is articulate, emotionally intelligent, and expresses herself clearly. But what convinces me this is Cornerstone's doing, and not just our daughter's nature, is that I see it consistently across her classmates. I have watched children with real behavioral challenges enter this school and, a year later, emerge calmer, kinder, more focused, and academically ahead. That is the method working. The teachers and assistants are consistently excellent. Several have cared for our daughter outside of school. They are not employees going through motions—they genuinely care about these children. The faculty also hosts parent nights to teach Montessori principles at home, and they are available with questions well outside school hours. I enrolled my daughter in a school. I didn't realize I was also getting a parenting coach and a community of like-minded families. We are genuinely grateful for all three.

  Rick SabatinoJun 18, 2026
• ★★★★★

  Enrolled in Cornerstone’s parent infant class with my first child and in return I received a village. Both my children are enrolled full time. The teachers and staff love and respect the children as if they were their own. The skill set my children have developed is outstanding. Cornerstone provides each child the opportunity to grow and challenge themselves while emphasizing the importance of respect, perseverance, dignity and community. I have developed lasting friendships with other school parents to create a support system to share and make parenting less lonely. I cannot say better things about Cornerstone.

  Emily HansenJun 17, 2026
• ★★★★★

  There is no greater feeling than knowing your kids are in great care and with cornerstone you get exactly that. Cornerstone is a family owned and run business and my parenting has grown as a result of the guidance under Claudia and her family. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful community within cornerstone. I have two children enrolled currently and their development is flourishing with the tools and love that all of the teachers and guides have given them. We love Cornerstone!

  Jane brennanJun 17, 2026
• ★★★★★

  Honestly, we cannot say enough good things about this Montessori. We've had such an amazing experience here so far and love everything about it, including all of the friends we and our children have met. Our first kiddo has attended for almost 3 years now, and our second child is starting this fall. The teachers and staff are incredible—they are warm, patient, and genuinely care about every single kid. It is amazing to see how much confidence and independence our child has gained since starting. The classrooms are calm and engaging, and it’s the best feeling when your kid is actually excited to jump out of bed and go to school every morning. The communication is great, the community is super welcoming, and it just feels like a big family. If you're looking for a place where your kid will be loved, supported, and genuinely happy, I can't recommend it enough!

  Erin LetavishJun 17, 2026
• ★★★★★

  Cornerstone was a nurturing second home for our children in their early years, providing an excellent foundation for their development. We highly recommend this learning community to anyone looking for a school that nurtures the whole child!

  Kendra Curry-KhannaFeb 3, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.