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Preschool

The Good Shepherd Preschool

Listed under Forest & nature preschools · Faith-based preschools · Before- and after-school care

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  • A group of children wearing matching orange hats and carrying backpacks hikes along a wooded trail.

About this provider

Our nationally accredited faith based preschool and summer program

How to join

Completion of our paperwork packet and a non-refundable registration fee of $100 places you on our waiting list. Our waiting list is best fit versus simply first come first served.

Ask about enrollment: The Good Shepherd Preschool

Program type
Preschool
Approach
We are inspired by the early childhood education work of Jesus Christ, Dr. Maria Montessori, Rudolf Steiner, the educators and mothers of post-war Reggio Emilia, Italy among many other professionals, but most of all by the amazing children we serve.
Meals
We provide a morning and afternoon snack for our children. If a child stays for lunch, it is the responsibility of the parent to provide a healthy meal for their child. We are safe for children with food allergies. We are always Peanut and Tree-nut free and may accept students with other food related allergies.

Philosophy

The Good Shepherd Preschool believes that each child is a unique individual deserving a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially.

A typical day

Our daily lessons include: individual thematic activities, circle, center time, small group instruction, snack, recess, and craft/art opportunities. During center time, the children have the opportunity to make choices.

Classrooms and ratios

Classrooms
Our Building serves three different groups: Our Pre-Kindergarten program, our preschool class, and our transitioning students. Our Pre-Kindergarten Program (The Butterfly class) is located downstairs at our school. It has a maximum student/teacher ratio of 1:10.
Ratio or class size
It has a maximum student/teacher ratio of 1:8.

Cost and payment

Published cost
Tuition is due BEFORE the 1stof each month. If payment is made after the 1st, a $25 late charge will be added to your invoice. If no payment is made by the 6rdof the month, your child will not be able to attend until full payment is received and an additional $50 late fee will be charged.
How families pay
Fee