This review is specifically for kindergarten, the year our child attended St. Mark's. They offer care for very young children through kindergarten. We were unsure how our child would handle a full day kindergarten, and this was an alternative that fit in our budget.
The short review is that the kindergarten program is FANTASTIC. Parental involvement is encouraged, and was very enriching. The playground has quite a few choices for play, and kids can go at their own pace.
The staff were all friendly, informative, and helpful at all times. The culture is positive and uplifting, and sometimes some parents will stay after school so their kids can get in some more play time. It's a great way to get to know other parents and families as well as letting your kid make a new best friend.
Academically, they check all of the boxes. They offer play based learning, and did a great job of teaching basic math skills, writing, and reading. Our kid just absolutely loved reading as soon as they started working on that more.
I was very hesitant going in, but they won me over very quickly. This is a fantastic program, and one worth considering if you would prefer to have your child in a half day program. It's not uncommon for kids to attend here for several years starting from pre-school from what I could tell.
If you are even considering a program like this, please contact them. The staff is helpful, they offer tours, and they absolutely love the kids. read more