Our Story
Established in 1980 to serve families throughout the greater Corning area, Corning Children’s Center aims to set the standard in early care and education by inspiring learners, leaders, and dreamers. We provide high quality care and education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages 6 weeks to 5 years). Our Center has a strong sense of community, and your child will learn and grow within an environment that is positive, diverse, creative, stimulating, and caring — one that recognizes and appreciates the uniqueness of each child.

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Mission
Corning Children’s Center strives to set the standard in early care and education by inspiring learners, leaders, and dreamers.
Values
We value curiosity, connection, and community
I live these values by:
1. Practicing Curiosity
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I offer experiences that are developmentally appropriate, open-ended and follow the child’s lead.
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I make time for play and recognize the benefits of it.
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I approach learning by asking, listening, encouraging, receiving, and responding.
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I willingly explore and develop awareness of differences and similarities.
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I approach each day with a sense of possibility and positivity.
2. Cultivating Connections
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I include, celebrate and demonstrate compassion for all humankind.
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I take pleasure in both my own heritage and the diversity of others.
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I choose courage over comfort by facing difficult tasks and conversations rather than avoiding them.
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I take responsibility for creating and building professional relationships.
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I practice gratitude with my team, colleagues, families, and community.
3. Fostering Community
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I unite with families, staff and community members on our journey to meet the individual and collective needs of our community.
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I demonstrate respect and compassion with others.
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I seek out and listen to others’ needs in order to develop ideas and solutions.
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I respond to others in a prompt, courteous and knowledgeable manner with thorough follow-up.
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I seek opportunities to partner with individuals, businesses and organizations.