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Good Shepherd Education Center

305 Smallwood Drive
Waldorf, MD 20602
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 (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

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.:
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

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Charles County, MD is $9,384 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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