Our Program

Good Shepherd School offers a developmentally rich, nurturing, and play-based early childhood program grounded in Episcopal values. Our classrooms are warm and joyful places where children grow through hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, creativity, and connection. We celebrate each child as a unique creation, guiding them with love, patience, and purposeful teaching.

School Year Program (September-May)

Children are placed into classrooms based on age and developmental readiness, using August 15 as the age cutoff date for the school year in which they are enrolling. Each year, class groupings and age ranges are adjusted based on enrollment and classroom dynamics.

Unless otherwise discussed, children will move to the next class each September. Parents are welcome to share, in writing, any insights or special considerations about their child that may assist with placement. While all input will be thoughtfully considered, final placement decisions rest with the school and are made with careful attention to what is developmentally best for each child and the overall balance of the classroom.

Classrooms and Age Groupings

Infant “Seedling Snugglers” Classroom

• Ages 3 months to 12 months
• Our youngest classrooms where the tiniest seeds are nurtured with love.
• Enroll in 1–5 days

Younger Ones “Wiggly Roots” Classroom

• 12+ months and walking
• Where little ones begin to stretch and grow, wiggle, and giggle!
• All children must walk independently before enrollment. Morning naps are not typically part of the schedule, as there is no designated rest area/time. A brief 11:30 AM rest period (30–45 minutes) is provided at the start of the school year.
• Enroll in 1–5 days

Older Ones “Meadow Movers” Classroom

• Older toddlers who turn 2 after August 15
• Students in this classroom are bold blooms beginning to roam the meadow.
• Enroll in 1–5 days

Younger Twos “Wildflower Wanderers” Classroom

• Students must be 2 by August 15 
• Blossoming explorers in a field of wonder!
• Enroll in 1–5 days

Older Twos “Mountain Blossoms” Classroom

• Older two-year-olds who turn 3 after August 15
• Confident and colorful students, reaching toward the skies.
• Enroll in 1–5 days

Younger Threes “Hiking Sprouts” Classroom

• Students must be 3 by August 15
• Adventurous learners climbing higher paths!
• Enrollment requires 3 or more days/week

Older Threes “Alpine Adventurers” Classroom

• Older 3-year-old students, or 4s not yet ready for the 5-day PreK program (as needed)
• Students in this program are navigating new heights with curiosity and courage.
• Enrollment requires 3 or more days/week

PreK “Summit Scholars” Classroom 

• Students must be 4 by August 15
• At the peak, these students are ready to soar into the next big journey!
• Enrollment required for 5 days/week