Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Good Shepherd Education Center
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
Through God's love we will engage and empower everyone to be living disciples.
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- 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.
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).
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