Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Glendale. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Glendale. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Glendale. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Glendale. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
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Saint Mark's Preschool is a long-established, Episcopal-affiliated play-based program at 1020 N Brand Blvd in Glendale, serving children from 18 months through Transitional Kindergarten. Founded in 1989 and accredited by the Episcopal Commission on Schools, the center emphasizes outdoor learning across two yards and a children's garden—a rare curriculum strength—with low student-teacher ratios and flexible half-day and full-day options. Open 7 am to 6 pm Monday-Friday with year-round operation, it is centrally located and responsive to working families. Fifteen Yelp reviews consistently reflect strong parent satisfaction. Note that the program does not serve infants under 18 months, and its faith-based Episcopal curriculum may not align with families seeking purely secular early education.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based approach, with much of the curriculum happening outdoors on two yards and in a children's garden. Aims for children to experience wonder, laughter and discovery while being prepared for elementary school.
Programs & activities: Outdoor learning on two yards and a children's garden. Specialized toddler program for ages 18 months and up.
What sets it apart: Low student-teacher ratios and flexible scheduling. Year-round operation, Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5:30 PM, serving ages 18 months through Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten. Community Care Licensing Facility #198021704.
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