About Us

Our Mission is to develop the whole child, by providing a safe, supportive and respectful environment while providing a high-quality education through hands-on learning activities and while teaching Christian values.

Our Philosophy

We believe that each child is a unique individual who needs an enriching learning environment that will allow for experiences that promote the whole self; mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Our desire is to provide an environment that is safe, loving and nurturing so that children will take risks in order to discover their potential to solve problems, collaborate with and respect one another and their environment.

We believe that children learn best through a variety of developmentally appropriate, hands-on approaches that focus on the development of the whole child. We know that no one child is the same in how they receive feedback from their world. Our research-based curriculum guides teachers in implementing activities that engage children through a variety of approaches that are designed to foster a love of learning for the many unique personalities in the classroom.

We believe a child’s family is an integral part of their learning and development. When families and program staff are united and partner together to set goals, this provides a strong and consistent foundation of support for the child. We encourage families to be active participants in their children’s education through volunteering, communication of the child’s needs and attending important activities throughout the school year.

We believe in teaching children about their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Children are taught through stories, Bible lessons and modeling that Christ embodies love, kindness, compassion, acceptance, forgiveness, giving, honesty and humility. This focus on Christ helps to build positive character traits in children and sets the foundation for a lifelong relationship with their Savior.

Our high-quality education provides a well-rounded curriculum that is tailored to meet the individual needs, interests, and skills of each child. We provide an enriching environment that helps develop the whole child through encouragement, play, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration with peers. Our program helps children lay the foundation to have a relationship with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through Bible lessons, songs, and dance.

A typical day includes free play, teacher-directed activities, small group activities, art, music, and reading.

We serve children who are three to five years of age.

Cornerstone Kids Preschool follows the Weld Re-5j school district calendar.

Meet the Team

Farin Musgrave

Director

Joy Schwarz

PreK Lead Teacher

Cindy Sturgeon

Farin has been the director at Cornerstone Kids Preschool since January of 2019. In 2005 she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Youth and Family Studies, from Colorado State University. Following graduation, she went to work as the Colorado Preschool Program Manager (CPP) for 5 years, as well as the Assistant Education Manager, serving both CPP and Head Start programs. Her work with CPP and Head Start served to intensify her passion for working with young children and their families. Farin took a hiatus from early childhood education for a period of time to stay home with her growing family. During this period, she ran her own fitness business, Positive Light Health and Fitness, where she taught group fitness classes and conducted personal training. Farin extended her love of learning by home educating her son and daughter, for 2 years. She has a passion for sharing the love of Christ, through her work with children and families. Farin is an active member of Cornerstone Evangelical Free church, where she teaches the Cubbies class in the AWANA program and is the director for the annual Vacation Bible School. She and her husband, Tim, have been married for 19 years. Her hobbies include caring for her plants and flowers, hiking, reading, playing card games with her husband and children, and spending time with her extended family.

Cornerstone Kids Preschool welcomed Joy in the fall of 2019. She is the lead teacher for the 4-year-old class (pre-k), as well as the music teacher for the program. Joy transitioned to the Lead Pre-K Teacher in the fall of 2020, after being the lead teacher in the 3-year-old classroom (preschool) for 1 year. Joy has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Calvin University. She has been teaching in various capacities for over 30 years. Joy began her teaching career as a classroom teacher and a choir teacher, working with middle school age children. While raising her family, she continued to teach choir and taught as a substitute and a volunteer in various classes in her children’s school. After her children were grown, Joy taught kindergarten for 3 years. This is where she found her passion for working with young children. Her enthusiasm can be seen in the excitement on her face when she interacts with children, whether teaching them a new concept or skill, joining them in play, or sharing her love of music. Joy continually strives to learn new and interactive ways to teach children, and she can frequently be found at the school, working in her classroom. She is eager to teach children more about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through songs, stories, and activities. Joy has been a faithful member of Loveland Protestant Reformed Church for over 30 years, attending services and Bible studies, singing in the choir, and serving on various committees. She has been married to her husband, Ray, for 34 years, and they have three daughters and one son. Joy’s favorite hobbies are bike riding, paddle boarding, camping, playing the piano and trumpet, and relaxing on a beach with a good book.

Cindy joined the CKP family in August of 2026. She has a lifetime of experience working with young children in numerous roles from church nursery worker to youth group leader. Before coming to CKP, she was the Child Watch Lead at the Johnstown YMCA for five years. She cared for children from infants to 10 years old. Cindy and her husband Terry are active members of Cornerstone Church, where they volunteer in various roles, serving young families and children. They have two adult children and are blessed with two young grandsons. Cindy and Terry cherish time spent with family. Cindy is passionate about showing Jesus’ love to children and is committed to nurturing children’s spiritual and emotional growth by creating a loving, supportive and fun classroom. Cindy not only wants children to love learning but to love Jesus. Her desire is to reflect His love to them. She enjoys being outdoors in any capacity, whether it’s hiking, camping, snowshoeing, gardening, it doesn’t matter as long as it’s outdoors. Cindy is an artist and will always take you up on an offer to go get coffee.

Preschool Lead Teacher

Kimberly Pape

Cornerstone Kids Preschool (CKP) welcomed Kimberly Pape in the fall of 2026 as a staff member, but she has been a parent at CKP since 2022 and has volunteered on and off throughout the years. Being part of the CKP community as a parent has been such a meaningful experience for her family and has led her to serve CKP in a more intentional role. Kimberly has a passion for working with young children and creating a nurturing, encouraging environment where every child feels loved, valued, and supported while growing in their faith. She especially enjoys being part of watching children grow in their faith and develop a deeper love for Jesus. Kimberly has worked as a respiratory therapist for twelve years. She has spent nine out of those 12 years working at Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR) and she can still be found caring patients at MCR. She is married to Garrett and they have three children, Harper, Lydia, and Clyde. As a family, they enjoy camping, fishing, traveling, and spending time together. They have been active members of Cornerstone Evangelical Church since 2024, where Kimberly has also volunteered with VBS for the past several years. Kimberly is grateful for the opportunity to serve the CKP community and looks forward to loving, encouraging, and supporting the children and families she has the privilege of serving.

PreK Teacher Aide

Stephanie joined the CKP family in the fall of 2023, after serving as a teacher’s aide in both the 3-year-old and 4-year-old classrooms. She has enjoyed working with children as long as she can remember – from early days as a babysitter, to working summers at Bible camp, to starting college to pursue a degree in elementary education. However, shortly after starting college she left to marry her husband, Jesse, and to start her own family. Stephanie began homeschooling her four children in 2010 and graduated her eldest in 2023. She is an active member of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church and has always been involved in children's ministry in the churches she has been a part of, including AWANA programs, VBS, Sunday school, and serving as nursery director/head nursery volunteer. Coming alongside young families who are wanting to raise their children to know and love the Lord is a joy and privilege for her. Stephanie also enjoys trying to keep her plants alive, mountain drives in the rain, and a good bookstore

Stephanie Rousset

Preschool Teacher Aid