Announcements

St. Mark Preschool

Registration

Registration is now open for the 2008-2009 school year. Please contact the office at 847-253-0631 for more information

Our Philosophy

  • Our program encourages the growth of the whole child: physically, intellectually, emoutionally, socially and creatively in a Christian environment.
  • Through the school's daily routine, each child will have the opportunity to create, discover, interact and learn concepts through hands-on experiences that are developmentally appropriate.
  • Using thematic units, children will have activities that are self-directed, as well as teacher-directed.
  • The program encourages children to problem-solve and interact with their peers.
  • The teachers are supportive and nurturing of each child and work with parents to provide for the child's growth and development.

Our Programs

3-Year-Old Program

  • Child must be 3 years old by September 1st.

4-Year-Old Program

  • Child must be 4 years old by September 1st.

Daily Schedule

Classroom Time: 60 minutes

  • Dramatic Play
  • Block Area
  • Manipulatives
  • Creative Art
  • Science Center
  • Quiet Area

Clean-up Time: 15 minutes

  • Organize Room
  • Bathroom

Snack Time: 15 minutes

  • Snack

Group Time: 30 minutes

  • Introduction to Day's Activities
  • Listen to a Story
  • Finger Plays
  • Small Group Time: show & tell, science experiments

Large Motor Skills: 20 minutes

  • In "Block Room," Gym, or Playground
  • Activities: climbing, jumping, runny, skipping
  • Equipment: balls, scooters, parachutes, hula hoops

Music: 10 minutes

  • Singing
  • Creative Movement
  • Live Music, Records, Tapes, and CDs

Special Events

  • Train Trip, Dad's Day, Mother's Day Tea, Family Fun Night, Bedtime Story Hour

Registration Information

Time and Place

Contact us for more information: 847-253-0631

Registration Fee

Physical Examiniation

A current physical exam is required within six months of the first day of school

Toilet Training

All children must be toilet trained

Teach-Child Ratio

Ratio for 3-year-old class is one teacher to every eight children and an aide.

Ratio for 4-year-old class is one teacher to every ten children and an aide.

Licesing and Accreditation

St. Mark Preschool is licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).