Business Details
Trusted Child Care in Glendale, CA
At Saint Mark's Preschool, we believe every child possesses infinite worth and unique potential. Our small class sizes enable teachers to nurture individual strengths while fostering creativity, wonder, and play-based learning. With a curriculum guided by emergent ideas and outdoor exploration, we prioritize social-emotional growth, cultural diversity, and foundational academic skills. Our experienced educators facilitate peer interactions and holistic development, preparing children for elementary school success. As a non-discriminatory institution, we welcome families of all backgrounds and offer flexible scheduling options to meet diverse family needs. 
Services
Toddler Program
Transitional Kindergarten
Outdoor Learning
Curriculum Development
Special Needs Support
Tuition Assistance
Highlights and features
- Small class sizes ensure personalized attention
- Experienced teachers facilitate holistic child development
- Outdoor learning emphasizes science and motor skills
- Non-discriminatory admission policy for all families
- Curriculum prepares children for elementary school success
Associations and certifications
- Community Care Licensing Facility #198021704
Services
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program nurtures children aged 18 months through structured play and sensory exploration. Small class sizes allow personalized attention while developing motor skills, language acquisition, and social interactions. Certified teachers create safe environments for curiosity-driven learning.
Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional Kindergarten prepares children for elementary school with academic foundations and social development. Curriculum includes literacy, numeracy, and executive function skills through play-based activities and peer collaboration in a supportive classroom environment.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor learning experiences integrate science, mathematics, and physical development through nature exploration. Children engage in hands-on activities that build environmental awareness while developing gross motor skills and collaborative problem-solving abilities in our secure outdoor spaces.
Curriculum Development
Our emergent curriculum evolves from children's interests with teacher-guided enhancements. This approach fosters creativity and intrinsic motivation while addressing developmental milestones across cultural diversity, language development, and early STEM concepts through daily activities.
Special Needs Support
Special needs support ensures all children receive appropriate accommodations through individualized attention and adaptive teaching methods. Our staff collaborates with families to create inclusive learning environments that respect diverse developmental needs and learning styles.
People
Julia Peacock
Director of Admissions and Administration
Julia Peacock leads admissions and administration with over 15 years of early childhood education experience. She oversees program implementation, staff development, and family engagement while maintaining the preschool's educational standards and community partnerships.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children from 18 months through Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten entry.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, open year-round with flexible scheduling options.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes, we offer tuition assistance programs to support families with demonstrated financial need.
What curriculum approach do you use?
Our emergent curriculum combines play-based learning with teacher-guided activities that follow children's interests while meeting developmental milestones.
Are tours available?
Yes, we encourage campus tours. Please sign up through our website or contact our admissions office to schedule a visit.
Do you have outdoor learning spaces?
Yes, our outdoor classrooms provide nature-based learning experiences that support physical development, scientific exploration, and creative play.
Reviews (6)
D. C.
Oct 05, 2020
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Beware: If you get a COVID-19 test for your kid, you will be kicked out of Saint Mark's. Period. Like another parent mentioned in one of the reviews, initially we thought we found the perfect preschool. Our son thrived in their environment and got along very well with all the staff and other kids. We, too, were repeatedly asked to get our son tested. He is bilingual so our son would not be on par in either language at this age. At any rate, our son was tested and turned out to be well within normal development. He even excelled in some areas. Then he went to the ER bc one of the teachers
Jeenie M.
Aug 29, 2019
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This school is wonderful. My 2-year-old daughter LOVED here from day 1. All the teachers are wonderful; Julia (director) is very professional and caring. The green room main teacher Ms. Maria was great, and so was all the other teachers in the green room. My daughter especially liked Ms. Vivien who was extremely loving and caring; I could tell that she genuinely loved and cared about kids. The great thing about this school is that children get to interact with teachers outside their room during playtime; I was surprised to sse that all teachers knew every kid's name! My daughter loved Ms.
Trina J.
Jul 22, 2019
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My eldest daughter started at Saint Marks the day she turned two, and today is her last day before venturing off for kindergarten (sob!). My younger daughter has another year at Saint Marks. It has been nothing but wonderful for my girls and I know it will be missed by our whole family. The teachers are very caring and well-trained. The "curriculum" is very play-based, but they learn so much.
Each month there are different themes with art, music, movement and language skills to match the theme. My girls come home and tell me all about the different planets, the phases of the moon, different
Each month there are different themes with art, music, movement and language skills to match the theme. My girls come home and tell me all about the different planets, the phases of the moon, different
Brandy Phillips
Jan 09, 2019
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We heart St. Marks. Both of my boys go to school here. The staff is excellent and attentive. They have a great curriculum.
Meii M.
Apr 30, 2018
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Highly recommend this school. My kid has attended here for about 1 year for preschool. The school provides high security and safety for the staff and children. Using a registered tap key to enter the premises. The staff is friendly and is trained well to work with this specific age group, the curriculum gets updated online for parents to view. Parent participation is always welcomed. My kid looks forward to going to school and she's made amazing friends here.
Carrie Q.
Jun 06, 2017
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Let me start out by saying we had a mixed experience with Saint Marks. Initially we thought we found the perfect place to help our son thrive socially and learn the basics for kindergarten preparation. This was so for the first 8 months of our time there. The problems started with the director, Julia Peacock at the start of our 9th month. On multiple occasions we were asked to get our son tested for behavioral issues by Julia (He didn't want to nap and sit in silence for 2 hours and was/is still learning how to express his emotions). The teacher at the time advised that testing was not
