At The Good Shepherd's Preschool & Childcare we offer year-around childcare services that ensure school readiness for preschoolers. We offer a preschool curriculum and quality childcare services specially designed to support, nurture, and enhance all areas of child development. Feel free to browse through our site to learn more about us and our services.

Year-around Program for School-agers

For School-agers we have before and after school care, including homework/Math help services for students during the school year. In the summer we have Summer day camp for children ages 5 to 12 years old. This includes semi-month theme camp experiences, fun activities, Science, crafts, and field trips. Contact us today to sign-up and receive more information.

Sample Daily Activity Schedule

7:00 AM - OPEN

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Breakfast & Free play in accessible activity stations

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Educational Activity / Preschool Curriculum

10:00 AM - "Story Time" (15 min.) followed by Free Play "kids Choice"

10:30 AM - Snack / Potty Time & Opposite Posters practice,

11:00 AM - “All about me time” / “Daily Calendar Activity”

(10 min. fun facts)

11:40 AM - Outdoor Recess Rotation / Free Play

12:30 PM - Lunch / Potty Time

1:15 PM - Circle time (Bible Story)

1:30 PM - Nap or Rest Time Activity Choice

3:30 PM – PM Snack/Potty Time

4:00 PM - Outdoor Recess Rotation / Free Play

4:45 PM – 5:15 PM: Last activity/ or Free play in accessible activity stations

5:20 PM - Cleanup and Prepare for Pickup

5:30 PM - CLOSED

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How to Enrollment: (Three Steps)

Step #1: Orientation & Facility Tour

Call us to schedule an orientation. During the orientation, we thoroughly explain our program and answer any questions that parents may have. Newly enrolled children are encouraged to attend the orientation to meet our staff & children and get acquainted with the new childcare facility.

Step #2: Enrollment Paperwork

Parents complete enrollment paperwork for each child, include all pertinent information necessary for your child’s care.

(Click link below to download enrollment forms.)

Step #3: Childcare Payments & Fees

To start: Pay registration and childcare fees in advance. (see rates below.) Childcare Connection and State subsidies payment authorization are welcome.

Contact us today via email or phone. Schedule enrollment orientation and tour. (Click Contact tab above.)

Enrollment Forms

The Good Shepherds Childcare & Preschool has immediate openings for children ages 2 years old to 12 years old. Simply fill out the enrollment forms provided to get started. Before and after school care and Summer Camp are also available. For more information, don’t hesitate to give us a call. (click Contact tab above.)

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Rates & Fees

To begin care parents are required to pay an $60.00 non-refundable registration fee for the first year, and the childcare payment. A annual non-refundable registration fee of $60 will be charged for each following year. Field trip fees are requested as needed. Childcare Connections and DCFS Subsidy payments are welcome.

Monthily rates: Part-time1/2 day 2hr min. Over-time

Ages Full-time Before/After Drop-ins time $ 1/2

24-36(mons.) $ 1,200.00 $ 600.00 $ 13.50hr $ 18.75hr

4 - 5 (yrs) * $ 1,090.00 $ 545.00 $ 13.50hr $ 18.75hr

6 - 7 (yrs) $ 980.00 $ 510.00 $ 13.50hr $ 18.75hr

8 - 12 (yrs) $ 870.00 $ 485.00 $ 13.50hr $ 18.75hr

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