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St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School

211 West 9th Street, Auburn, IN 46706
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$260

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About St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School

St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School is a child care center in Auburn, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach, with full-time care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $260 to $560.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriFaith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Between the ages of 3 and 6
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Full days- 8:15-3:15. Half Days- 8:15-12:00”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesBetween the ages of 3 and 6
ProgramsFull-time care and part-time care
ApproachFaith-based (Jesus-centered, located at St. Mark's Church), Montessori
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $260 to $560.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3 full days: Tue., Wed., Thur.$390
3 half-days: Tue., Wed., Thur.$260
5 full days ($140/week)$560
5 half-days$320
nonrefundable yearly enrollment fee for returning students$50
nonrefundable yearly enrollment fee for new students$75
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-100789-A
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “At time of visit bleach and other chemicals that can be fatal if swallowed were located under the sink behind a deterrent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

  2. Jan 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “At time of visit toilet brushes were stored in both Men's and Women's bathrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

  3. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Girls bathroom has toilet paper stored that is not in/on dispenser; and a box of opened packages of toilet paper on the floor. Boys bathroom has a bag and boxes stored, a roll of paper towels on the window sill, toilet paper stored open to air in a toilet paper holder, and a toilet cleaning brush stored beside toilet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “At time of visit, Director had expired fingerprints. Expired 11/18/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

      “At time of visit, three out of four staff did not have documentation of current universal precautions training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Girls bathroom has toilet paper stored that is not in/on dispenser; and a box of opened packages of toilet paper on the floor. Boys bathroom has a bag and boxes stored, a roll of paper towels on the window sill, toilet paper stored open to air in a toilet paper holder.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: Kitchen area had dish soap on the counter and also stored under the sink behind a deterrent; Girls bathroom had Softsoap antibacterial soap on the counter and Softsoap and hand sanitizer stored under the sink behind a deterrent. Drinking fountain is spraying water and stream goes over fountain onto the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “Previously opened snack items on shelf and in refrigerator not labeled with date opened.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025

  5. Aug 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible as follows: Classroom had Lysol wipes and hand sanitizer on a table; Kitchen area had Dawn and other dish soaps under the sink behind an unlocked cabinet door, and [name] Erasers on sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Girls bathroom had a toilet plunger and a toilet cleaning brush in stalls. Boys bathroom had a toilet brush beside the urinal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

  6. Feb 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Items in boys bathroom not sanitizable - diapers in open cloth cube, diapers need to be covered in a sanitizable container. Files and non bathroom items in restroom - restrooms can not be used for storage of items not related to changing/restroom use/diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “Opened snack items not labeled with opening dates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024

  7. Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School

Is St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School licensed?

Yes. St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition from $260 to $560, as it lists it.

What is St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School's phone number?

(260) 925-3882.

Where is St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School?

211 West 9th Street, Auburn, IN 46706. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Dekalb Co Early Learning, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).