Preschool NEW

[vc_row 0=”” full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”7205″ parallax_speed_bg=”1.1″ css=”.vc_custom_1656349008707{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column 0=”” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_speed_bg=”1.1″ css=”.vc_custom_1656348993549{background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.25) !important;*background-color: rgb(0,0,0) !important;}”][stm_spacing lg_spacing=”600″ md_spacing=”300″ sm_spacing=”250″ xs_spacing=”250″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” css_animation=”fadeInDown” css=”.vc_custom_1656347516620{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1625121874588{padding-top: 55px !important;}”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”3/5″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/-9Brvw7jNLg” align=”center”][vc_column_text]Welcome to Saint Mark’s School Preschool! Our program builds upon a child’s natural curiosity to discover and understand their world through the implementation of developmentally appropriate practice in creative and supportive learning environments. We use a whole child approach by encouraging all aspects of children’s development and use a hands-on, minds-on philosophy in which children are actively engaged in purposeful activities to lay a solid foundation for future learning.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/5″][stm_image_box css=”.vc_custom_1627541389165{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-left: 35px !important;background-color: #1e73be !important;}” title=”Preschool At a Glance”]Preschool Facts

Ethnic diversity: 54%
Average elementary class size: 16
Average preschool class size: 14
Elementary student-teacher ratio: 8 to 1
Preschool student-teacher ratio: 7 to 1
Preschool student-teacher ratio: 7 to 1

[/stm_image_box][vc_empty_space][vc_cta h2=”Tour Our Preschool” shape=”square” style=”flat” color=”white” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Apply Now” btn_style=”flat” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”warning” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsaint-marks.org%2Fapply%2F|title:Apply||”]We’d love to show you our preschool! Schedule your one-on-one tour with our Director of Enrollment Management and request more information.[/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” rtl_reverse=”yes” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”7205″ css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1656347978512{padding-top: 75px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1656348702783{padding-top: 24px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 24px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][stm_title title_tag=”h2″ sep_enable=”true” title=”Fun Fun Fun”][/stm_title][vc_column_text]Using a research-based curriculum and a project and inquiry-based teaching and learning approach, teachers skillfully weave content from a variety of learning disciplines into thoughtfully crafted lessons that facilitate meaningful learning opportunities for children.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1656347576751{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][stm_image_box img_id=”7183″ img_size=”large”][/stm_image_box][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][stm_title title_tag=”h2″ sep_enable=”true” title=”Fun Fun Fun”][/stm_title][vc_column_text]Using a research-based curriculum and a project and inquiry-based teaching and learning approach, teachers skillfully weave content from a variety of learning disciplines into thoughtfully crafted lessons that facilitate meaningful learning opportunities for children.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” rtl_reverse=”yes” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”7205″ css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1656347737538{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1656348771553{padding-top: 24px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 24px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][stm_title title_tag=”h2″ sep_enable=”true” title=”Fun Fun Fun”][/stm_title][vc_column_text]Additionally, our early childhood education program enhances and facilitates children’s construction of their own powers of thinking and develops their sense of wonder by providing opportunities to engage in concrete learning experiences and to explore various avenues for creative expression.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1656347346642{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][stm_image_box img_id=”7235″ img_size=”large”][/stm_image_box][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][stm_blockquote footer_space_t=”35px” css=”.vc_custom_1624474659366{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;}” cite=”Bryce Lew ’09″] It is reflective of the lessons of kindness, gratitude, and respect for those around us that were instilled in us at Saint Mark’s.[/stm_blockquote][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”7183″ css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1656347686395{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1656348666388{padding-top: 23px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 24px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][stm_title title_tag=”h2″ sep_enable=”true” title=”Fun Fun Fun”][/stm_title][vc_column_text]Our highly qualified and experienced teachers implement the best of reflective teaching practices and provide children with opportunities to develop self-confidence and an enthusiasm for learning through a combination of whole group instruction, center-based learning activities, and individualized attention.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]