St. Mark Child Development Center
Tel:
(503) 588-0141
We are dedicated to providing a high-quality early childhood care and education program for children and families in a loving Christian atmosphere.
The early childhood program at St. Mark Child Development Center focuses on meeting the basic needs of every child to be loved and accepted.
Within a supportive environment, learning experiences are provided to help each child increase individual awareness, recognize capabilities and limitations, and build a healthy self-image and confidence for moving successfully into the next stages of education.
Our goals stress the development of the whole child spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. We are a Christian school.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
Student Body
| Total Students | 59 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- The early childhood program at St. Mark Child Development Center focuses on meeting the basic needs of every child to be loved and accepted. Within a supportive environment, learning experiences are provided to help each child increase individual awareness, recognize capabilities and limitations, and build a healthy self-image and confidence for moving successfully into the next stages of education. Our goals stress the development of the "whole child" spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. We are a Christian school. A feeling of God's love for families and all people is ongoing in loving, caring relationships with other children and well-trained staff. We endeavor to instill in each child a love of God, a love of self, and a love of others. The school is a non-profit organization operated for preschool age children on a non-discriminatory basis, according equal treatment without regard to race, color, religion, or natural origin.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mark Child Development Center is Salem Academy Christian Schools (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- SalemSt. Joseph School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 172 students
0.1 miles
373 Winter St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2148 0.1 PK-8
172 - Salem Grades: 1-6 | 30 students
0.2 miles
2250 Strong Rd SE
Salem, OR 97308
(503) 581-9625 0.2 1-6
30 - SalemLittle Friends MontessoriMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-5 | 86 students
0.2 miles
770 Chemeketa St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441 0.2 PK-5
86 - SalemSalem Family Ymca Preschool & KindergartenDaycare / PreschoolGrades: NS-PK | 53 students
0.2 miles
685 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-2769 0.2 NS-PK
53 - SalemSonshine School(Baptist)Grades: NS-8 | 269 students
0.4 miles
395 Marion Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764 0.4 NS-8
269
School Reviews
| 5 My child went to St. Mark's CDC from 2 1/2 until he started kindergarten. The school has a small, community feel and the teachers are well excperienced at nurturing little minds. - Posted by Parent - Gentl |
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