Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Preschool in Burke, VA
For over five decades, Good Shepherd Preschool has been dedicated to providing children with quality, play-based learning in a nurturing environment. Our half-day program serves children aged 33 months to 5 years, emphasizing both social and academic development through hands-on, experiential activities. With classrooms staffed by two teachers each, we foster curiosity, empathy, and joy while preparing students for kindergarten readiness.Our curriculum integrates reading readiness, math concepts, science, social studies, arts, music, and STEM lab activities, complemented by enrichment programs such as yoga and field trips. Safety and security are prioritized, with access-controlled facilities and staff trained in First Aid, CPR, and child safety protocols.
Services
Preschool Programs
STEM Lab Activities
Enrichment Classes
Music & Movement
Social Skills Development
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 52 years of experience in early childhood education.
- Our play-based curriculum fosters holistic development and kindergarten readiness.
- Experienced, degreed teachers staff every classroom.
- Safety prioritized with background checks and secure facilities.
- Specialized enrichment activities enhance learning through discovery.
Associations and certifications
- VA Department of Social Services
- Episcopal Diocesan Workshops on the Prevention of Misconduct and Abuse
Services
Preschool Programs
Structured half-day programs for children aged 33 months to 5 years, focusing on play-based learning, social development, and kindergarten readiness. Our curriculum includes thematic units, STEM activities, and enrichment programs to cultivate curiosity and foundational academic skills.
STEM Activities
Hands-on STEM Lab sessions introduce young learners to scientific concepts through interactive experiments and age-appropriate challenges. Our approach encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and early engineering skills in a fun, exploratory environment.
Enrichment Classes
Specialized programs like yoga, puppet shows, musical performances, and animal exhibits supplement daily learning. These activities enhance motor skills, cultural awareness, and creative expression while reinforcing classroom concepts.
Music & Movement
Daily music and movement sessions develop gross motor skills, rhythm, and social interaction. Children engage with instruments, songfests, and themed activities that promote coordination and joyful collaborative learning.
Social Skills Development
Curriculum components emphasize empathy, communication, and cooperative play. Through guided activities and peer collaboration, children learn conflict resolution, emotional expression, and foundational social competencies essential for school readiness.
People
Jen Brown
Director
Jen Brown, M.Ed., directs Good Shepherd Preschool with decades of experience in early childhood education. A former parent at the school, she champions play-based learning and has led initiatives to enhance curriculum and safety standards.
Questions
What age groups does Good Shepherd Preschool serve?
We serve children aged 33 months to 5 years who are fully potty trained.
Does the preschool offer full-day programs?
Our standard program runs 9:15 am - 12:15 pm, with 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day weekly options.
What safety measures are in place?
The preschool is securely locked during the day, with staff undergoing FBI fingerprinting and VA Department of Social Services background checks.
Are enrichment activities included?
Yes, daily music/movement, STEM Lab access, and special programs like yoga, puppet shows, and field trips are part of our curriculum.
Do you offer discounts for military families?
Active-duty military families receive a 10% tuition discount for their children's enrollment.
Reviews (3)
Rhina Zavala
Nov 15, 2017
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My daughter went to this school 2 years. Great teachers and administrative staff. I would definitely recommend it to first time moms who are feeling anxious about putting their children in preschool.
Michelle Gotico
Jun 30, 2017
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Both of my sons went to Good Shepherd and had a wonderful experience. They both went for two years and each and every one of the teachers they had were caring professionals who truly loved and nurtured them. I love that they went on field trips throughout the year and were able to ride the bus, which prepared them for their transition into elementary school. They also went through their 5 day program and took advantage of the Lunch Bunch, which I felt truly gave them an advantage in Kindergarten and got them ready to go to school all day every day. The staff love being around the little ones, this
Rachel Cahalan
Jan 06, 2017
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This is our first year at Good Shepherd Preschool and we love it! From the moment I visited I was impressed with the warmness of the staff, the classroom set up, and the planned instruction. The teachers work on building excellent character traits as well as essential skills for reading readiness and motor skills to name a few. They also clearly know how to work with children. For example, before school officially begins the children may play in the Big Room (a large open room with toys, slides, basketball hoops, etc.). I've found that getting there a few minutes early allows my son to play and
