St. Mark’s Nursery School and Kindergarten

St. Mark’s Nursery School and Kindergarten offers KinderGARDEN, Dandelions, Foxtails, Thistle, Clover, Chicory, and Violet. The offerings include meeting times from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for nursery school classes and 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for kindergarten, with schedules that run from Monday through Friday or on selected weekdays depending on the class.

Programs

• KinderGARDEN — children who are 4 by the beginning of the school year · Monday through Friday · $455 per month · Maximum of 14 children with two teachers. Meets 9:00am to 12:30pm.
• Dandelions — children who are 3 1/2 to 5 years at the beginning of the school year · Monday through Thursday; Fridays optional but must be attended regularly · $422 per month · Children who join at 3 1/2 may stay in the class for a second year. Ratio of one teacher to eight children.
• Foxtails — children who are 4 by the beginning of the school year · Monday through Thursday; Fridays optional but must be attended regularly · $422 per month · Max class size of 16. Ratio of one teacher to eight children.
• Thistle — children who are 3 at the beginning of the school year · Tuesdays and Thursdays; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; or Monday through Friday · $237–$552 per month · Ratio of one teacher to seven children. Max class size of 14.
• Clover — children who are 28 to 36 months at the beginning of the year · Tuesdays and Thursdays; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; or Monday through Friday · $245–$571 per month · Ratio of one teacher to five children.
• Chicory — children between 18 and 28 months at the beginning of the school year · Tuesdays and Thursdays; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; or Monday through Friday · $253–$592 per month · Ratio of one teacher to five children.
• Violet — children between 9 and 18 months at the beginning of the school year · Tuesdays and Thursdays; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; or Monday through Friday · $261–$612 per month · Ratio of one teacher to three children.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Price range: $237–$612 per month
• General schedule: Nursery school classes begin at 9:00 am and end at 12:00 pm. Kindergarten begins at 9:00 am and goes to 12:30 pm.

About the provider

The program began in 1969 as a part-time nursery school program started by parents from St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. It received initial NAEYC accreditation in 1990, added programming for infants and toddlers in 2000, and added kindergarten nine years later. It is a non-profit organization and has special commendations in the area of teacher-child relationships. Required parent participation has been part of the program since its inception, and parents participate regularly in classrooms.

As a part time program, the school is license exempt, voluntarily complying with Indiana’s licensing requirements. The school does not teach religious doctrine. It welcomes and affirms all children and families and honors all gender identities, abilities, races, ethnic and national origins, sexual orientations, religions or none at all.

What families say

“When it came time for me to go back to work, we looked for a place that would provide the same love and care to our daughter that she would get at home. The teachers at St. Mark’s really understand toddlers - they provide a safe, caring, nurturing environment, where the needs of the children come first.” — Kym and Ian Robinson

“Our family is so grateful for the incredible kindergarten experience St. Mark’s provided our daughter this year. She has grown so much - socially, emotionally, creatively, and academically. They provide a nurturing environment for children to explore their own unique interests while encouraging new experiences and learning opportunities.” — Maggie Frey

“I cannot imagine our lives without St. Mark’s. It is so much more than a preschool. It is immersion in a community of trust and support, with a bottomless well of love and respect for all children.” — Joanie Blackwell

Last updated September 4, 2026.