At Cornerstone Campus learning is a hands-on and creative process that engages the children in direct experiences, appropriate for their stage of development. It is our goal to create a stimulating, emotionally supportive environment in which each child can grow and thrive. We encourage children to become independent learners who are confident in their abilities and capable of managing themselves.

Cornerstone Campus Preschool offers half-day programs for children ages 2.9 – 5 years old and an extended day PreK class for children 4.6 years and older. Cornerstone Campus is a school year program, which follows the calendar of the Quincy Public Schools. Our curriculum is based on the "Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences" developed by the Massachusetts' Dept. of Early Education and Care (EEC) http://www.eec.state.ma.us/docs/TAGuidelinesForPreschoolLearningExperiences.pdf .

• Small class sizes with 1:5-7 teacher/child ratio
• Indoor gymnasium, music room and enclosed outdoor play area
• Nutritional snack provided by the school
• Music instruction provided by music specialist
• “Lunch Bunch" hour offered daily from 11:45-12:45  
• On-site after-school Spanish instruction

Founded in 1994, we are a non-profit preschool owned by The First Baptist Church of Wollaston in Quincy and governed by the Church’s Preschool Committee. We do not provide religious instruction and we welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds. 

Kendra Jackson, Lead Teacher, Ext. Day class:  Mrs. Jackson joined the Cornerstone Campus staff in 2004 and has worked with every age group in the school. Prior to joining us, she worked at the Dorchester House after-school program for several years. She and her husband Peter are the proud parents of three children, ages 22, 19 and 12.  Mrs. Jackson is also a Blue Star Mother as her oldest son, Danny, is currently serving in the US Marines.

Michelle Andrews, Lead Teacher, 4-year old class: Mrs. Andrews joined Cornerstone in 2007 as Co-Lead Teacher in the 4-year old class. Mrs. Andrews has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education & English Literature, and a Master of Science Education, Integrated Studies and is licensed to teach K-6. Her professional experience includes teaching elementary school and serving as a librarian for Quincy Public Schools. Mrs. Andrews has two beautiful children - Colleen, age 16, who is attending Quincy High School, and Stephen, age 12, who is at Broad Meadows.

Debbie Skinner, Asst. Teacher/ LTT (Lead Teacher in Training), 4-year old class:  Ms. Skinner joined Cornerstone as an assistant in 2012 in the PreK classroom. This year she will be assisting Mrs. Andrews in the 4-year old classroom and will train to be a lead teacher through coursework and mentoring by Mrs. Andrews and the Director. Ms. Skinner is the proud parent of two boys, ages 8 and 11.

Debbie Roche, Lead Teacher, 3-year old class.: This is Mrs. Roche’s sixth year at Cornerstone and her second as Lead Teacher since becoming certified at Quincy College. Prior to joining our staff, she worked as an in-home childcare provider and an activity leader at the South Shore YMCA. Working with 3-year olds is a perfect match for her boundless energy and enthusiasm. Mrs. Roche is the proud parent of two children, ages 18 and 11.

Stacy Dooley, Lead Teacher, 3-year old class:  Mrs. Dooley began her career in early childhood  at Cornerstone shortly after the school's founding. She worked for several years and then took a leave to start her own family. She returned in 2011 as Co-Lead in the 3-year old classroom. Mrs. Dooley has an Associate Degree in early childhood and a Bacehlor Degree in psychology. With her husband Pat, she is the proud mother of 5-year old twin girls who will be starting Kindergarten this year.  

Kathy O’Leary, Lead Teacher, 4-year old class:  Mrs. O’Leary joined Cornerstone Campus in 2005 when we expanded our 4-year old program. She received her Bachelor Degree in Education from Salem State College and has several years' experience as a preschool Lead Teacher. Mrs. O'Leary and her husband Jim are the proud parents of four children (three of whom are Cornerstone alumni) ranging in ages from 11-18.

Sandy Summering, Lead Teacher, 4-year old class:   Mrs. Summering joined Cornerstone in 2006 and has worked in both 4-year old classrooms. She has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and numerous professional experiences working with young children. She and her husband Brian, a Boston Fire Fighter, are the proud parents of two children, ages 15 and 11.

Conor Smith, Music Teacher:  Mr. Smith has a music degree and is a professional musician with the bluegrass group Three Tall Pines. He plays various  instruments and has been teaching children for several years. He  joined Cornerstone in 2010.  With his wife Amy, he is the proud father of two children, ages 6 and 8.