Cornerstone Learning Center – Oakland

Reviews

• LR

  Local Reviewer

  Aug 12, 2026
  1.0
  If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. Let me start out by saying Cornerstone Learning Center is supposed to be a Faith based center but nothing about this place has anything to do with Faith. I mean NOTHING. The teachers are extremely mean to the children and constantly belittling them. Don’t send your child here if you don’t want them to be yelled at all day. There is absolutely no structure or learning that happens, your child will free play all day and also pick up bad habits. They can’t keep staff here, there’s always a new teacher, the turn over rate is extremely high. Don’t get me started on meal portions… go ahead and send your child with a lunch box because your child will be provided with the absolute bare minimum of a meal portion and don’t expect them to get seconds. They would rather spend your money on pizza or other take out food for the staff (management) than put your money towards meals for the children. So expect your 4-5 yr old to be served 4 chicken nuggets with 1 oz of green beans & 1 oz of apple sauce. BUT also remember they had that 1 single pancake for the “breakfast snack” to hold them over until that fabulous and filling lunch. Also remember that getting seconds isn’t an option. So remember that hefty tuition you pay for your child? Ask management where it all goes. Also, the cleanliness of that place? Where your baby will crawl around on the floor all day? Yeah, take a good look at the crevices when you walk in. Baby toys are disgusting… the ones they put their mouths on all day. High chairs are caked with food. Buttons on toys can’t even be pushed down because of the caked on grime. I love watching a teacher feed an infant a bottle while also watching the teacher eat a bag of hot Cheetos over their head, nothing like some good hot Cheetos dust all over my baby’s bottle. Please inspect this place thoroughly before enrolling your child, or better yet, take them somewhere else. It’s not worth the anxiety and stress.
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  Jasmine Devone

  May 6, 2026
  5.0
  Ms. Markayla has been AMAZING with our babies at Balloon Babies! She keeps them on such a good, consistent routine, and it really shows. I was honestly a little anxious at first because of my baby’s separation anxiety, but she made the transition so much easier. She’s been so patient and nurturing, and you can tell she truly cares. I shared a few things about my baby that I thought would help, and she really took that to heart. Now he’s comfortable, happy, and has really bonded with her and the class. It means everything to see him thriving like that. We absolutely love Ms. Markayla! ❤️
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  Alyssa Halliburton

  Oct 5, 2023
  5.0
  The staff at cornerstone are the most supportive and loving teachers. My babies are eager to go to school every day. We are so thankful for each of these teachers!