Good Shepherd Education and Childcare Center is licensed by the Maryland state department of education and has been proudly operating for over 50 years.
Our philosophy is to meet the educational and childcare needs of the community by providing a safe and nurturing Christian environment.
We create a home away from home, where age appropriate opportunities are offered for each child to grow spiritually, intellectually, aesthetically, physically and socially.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Through God's love we will engage and empower everyone to be living disciples.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Education Center?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed Good Shepherd Education Center also viewed these schools: Grace Christian Academy Of Waldorf and Goddard School Of Waldorf.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Good Shepherd Education Center is New Hope Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Charles KinderCare (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
13000 Zekiah Drive
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-0406
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-0406
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7005 Saint Florian Drive
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-9777
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-9777
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 176 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
School Reviews
Endorse Good Shepherd Education Center. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
When to Apply to Private School, Admissions Deadlines for January and Fall
Learn when to apply to private school with clear guidance on admissions timelines, deadlines, and January and fall intake options.
Sliding-Scale & Income-Based Tuition Models for Private Schools
Learn how sliding-scale and income-based tuition models work and whether they are right for your family. Compare costs, eligibility, and school options.
2025 Private School Costs in the U.S.: What Families Should Expect
Updated 2025 U.S. private school tuition averages, cost breakdowns, and expert insights to help parents and students budget wisely.
