About Us

A small, nurturing preschool in the heart of St Helens where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.

A child completing an autumn nature hunt sheet outdoors

Our story

St Marks Preschool opened in 2018 and is a small independent preschool for children aged 2 to 4. We are proud to offer a warm, family feel where every child is known, supported and encouraged to thrive. We hold a maximum of 30 children at any one time. The preschool is owned and managed by Sarah and Carla.

Children playing together in the preschool room

Our vision

Every child valued, supported and inspired

At St Marks, every child is valued, supported and inspired to be the best they can be. We create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where children learn through play.

Our values

Our six values shape the experiences we create for every child.

We belong

Everyone is welcomed, valued and celebrated.

We communicate and care

Every child has a voice and their feelings matter.

We grow healthy and strong

We look after ourselves, our friends and our environment.

We explore safely

We are curious, confident and take supported risks in our learning.

We play and discover

Play is how we explore, solve problems and learn.

We make a difference

We care about the people and world around us.

Our ethos

We believe children thrive when they feel safe, loved, understood and valued. Our approach is child-centred, play-based and rooted in strong relationships with children and families.

Our team