Early Learning Center of St. Mark Presbyterian Church

🌟How to Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child: Questions Every Parent Should Ask

Choosing a preschool is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. From classroom environment and teacher qualifications to safety and curriculum, knowing what to look for can make the process feel less overwhelming. Use this guide and our preschool tour checklist to ask the right questions and confidently find a program where your child will learn, grow, and thrive.

❤️Celebrating the Week of the Young Child at the Early Learning Center of St. Mark Presbyterian Church

Why this national celebration matters and how we're honoring our little learners, their families, and the educators who love them.

🌱 Why Your Child’s “Big Feelings” Are Actually Big Growth

If you’re parenting a child between 18 months and 5 years old, chances are you’ve experienced it: the tears over the wrong color cup, the dramatic collapse in the grocery store aisle, the sudden clinginess at drop-off, or the emphatic “NO!” to something they happily agreed to yesterday. It can feel exhausting. Confusing. Sometimes even concerning. But here’s the reassuring truth: big feelings are not a sign that something is wrong they’re a sign that your child is growing.

🎒 Easing First Day Jitters: Helping Parents and Preschoolers with a Smooth Drop-Off

The first day of preschool is a big milestone for little ones and for parents. It’s completely normal to feel a mix of excitement, pride, and maybe even a few butterflies. New classrooms, new routines, and new faces can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right preparation and a little reassurance, drop-off can become a confident, positive experience for everyone.