Where we stand
The rooms, the staff checks and what we do every day
Cushion is the child care ministry of Cornerstone Church, and Missouri exempts it from state licensing.
License
A ministry of Cornerstone Church. Cushion is exempt from state child care licensing under Missouri's religious exemption, so the state does not license it. Ask the DESE Office of Childhood what the exemption covers. We give every family this notice in writing before a child starts.
Adults to children
- 1 adult to 4 childrenInfants, 6 weeks to 2 years
- 1 adult to 8 childrenTwos, 2 to 3 years
- 1 adult to 10 childrenThrees, 3 to 4 years
- 1 adult to 10 childrenFours, 4 to 5 years
Capacity
45
Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
Staff checks and training
- Background checks
- CPR and first aid
- Safe sleep training
- Mandated reporter training
- Food handler training
Safety routines
Drop-off and pickup
A teacher greets each child at the room door. We hand a child over only to the people you list in writing, and we ask for ID from anyone we don't know.
Allergies
Tell us about any allergy at the tour. Once you enroll, we ask again in private.
How babies sleep
Babies sleep on their backs, in their own cot, with nothing else in the cot. Older children rest on cots with their own blanket.
Clean hands
Every room washes hands on arrival, before meals and after outdoor play.
The fenced yard
Each room goes out to the fenced yard with its own teacher, and the gate stays latched while children are outside.
Fire drills
Each room practices a fire drill with the teacher who leads it, so the walk to the door is familiar.
Ask us about child care assistance
Sample details.
Questions about care
What if my child is sick?
We ask that your child stay home with a fever, vomiting or diarrhea and come back after a full day without symptoms. The parent handbook has the full list.
Who may pick up my child?
Only the people you list in writing. We ask for ID from anyone we don't know, and we call you first.
Questions about the exemption?
Read what exempt means, or ask Madge at a tour.