Specialties
The school provides a supportive community within which young children expand their learning and development. We view children as feeling, thinking, creative, and growing individuals. At school, children move into a miniature version of the larger society where they have an opportunity to challenge themselves and to develop in a supportive environment. Children are encouraged to become problem-solving, sensitive, contributing, and responsible members of the "school community" as initial preparation for adulthood in a complex society.
The curriculum at St. Mark's is child-centered and focuses on thematic units and play as a dynamic form of learning that involves a wide range of intellectual, social, emotional, and physical capabilities. The creative arts and play activities throughout the school day provide opportunities for the total development of the child.
History
Established in 1966.
St. Mark's Preschool & Kindergarten was founded in 1966 and has continued to grow, becoming a well-equipped, professionally staffed, model early childhood program. St. Mark's is a non-faith based, educational early childhood program serving children of varied economic, cultural, racial, and experiential backgrounds.
We are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since March 31, 2003.
Meet the Manager: Alicia D.
Alicia has been in the early childhood education field for twelve years. She has been an assistant teacher, lead teacher, mentor, student, and director in the field. She has a Master's degree in Education and strongly believes in the value of a quality, early childhood program. She has been the director at St. Mark's Preschool & Kindergarten since 2011 and is excited about the play-based program the school offers to children and their families.