St. Mark Preschool & Enrichment Center inspires learning through play! We offer programs for children ages 3-6 yrs:


  • Full Day Preschool for 3's and 4's (7:30am - 5:30pm) includes 2 snacks and lunch. Up to 10 hours of care wrapped around preschool class. Dedicated Threes and Fours classes with developmentally appropriate activities and goals. 
  • Half Day Morning Preschool (7:30am - 1pm) includes morning snack and lunch. Enjoy early morning drop off and an extended morning.
  • Morning Only Preschool (9am - 12pm) includes morning snack.
    Separate classes are dedicated to Threes and Fours  
  • AM or PM Half Day Kindergarten Enrichment Class allows up to 7 hours of care (including before school and/or after school care) and includes STEAM class, one snack, lunch and connection to Westbrook bus.  (Bus stops at St Mark Preschool entrance. Parents are responsible for making school bus arrangements and bus payment to D57). 
  • Summer Full Day Camp (ages 3-5) and weekly Morning Rec Camps (ages 3-6) run 10 weeks, and weekly Morning STEAM Camps (ages 5-6) are offered select weeks in June and July

Our Philosophy
Children learn best through play. Our play-based curriculum encourages growth of the whole child: physically, intellectually, emotionally, 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.

Teaching Methods
Nurturing, experienced teachers are supportive and welcoming of each child and work with parents to promote the child's unique growth and development. 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. 

Our well-trained teachers promote inquiry-based learning and hands on activities based in STEAM:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Children learn by making and by doing, while developing social and emotional skills such as self-regulation, independence, resilience, teamwork,
self-advocacy and confidence. 

Reputation
St. Mark Preschool has been educating and caring for the youngest learners in our community for over 65 years. Since Preschool is your child's first school experience, we believe in providing a welcoming, safe and encouraging environment. Their experience here helps lay the groundwork for a successful school journey.

At St. Mark Preschool, our students not only learn to interact with others, they cultivate relationships that can last well beyond the preschool years. By learning through play, they are able to develop the confidence and self-esteem that best prepares them for Kindergarten.
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St. Mark Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation located in Mt. Prospect, IL

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Licensing
DCFS - Licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

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

St. Mark admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies and other school-administered programs.

Connect to St. Mark Lutheran Church   


Sunday Worship with Holy Communion:  10:00 AM

Offering:  Spiritual Enrichment, Music Programs, Fellowship Groups, Youth Programs and Congregational Ministries

Visit the St. Mark Lutheran Church Website for more information at www.stmarkmp.org