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Good Shepherd Nursery-kinderga

1415 W 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21702
Good Shepherd provides an opportunity for a child to develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially within a nurturing and loving environment.
The program is designed to develop the whole child, using each child's talents, interests, and abilities.
The school serves as a bridge between the home and school, providing one of the first formal experiences of learning outside the home.
The school provides interaction among peers and opportunities to experience differences within society and promotes the acceptance of those differences.
While learning to share and cooperate with others, a child grows in self-esteem and positive self-image.
Hands on experiences and creative play are essential elements for social and personal development.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Average class size: 100 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
100 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Good Shepherd provides an opportunity for a child to develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially within a nurturing and loving environment. The program is designed to develop the whole child, using each child's talents, interests, and abilities. The school serves as a bridge between the home and school, providing one of the first formal experiences of learning outside the home. The school provides interaction among peers and opportunities to experience differences within society and promotes the acceptance of those differences. While learning to share and cooperate with others, a child grows in self-esteem and positive self-image. Hands on experiences and creative play are essential elements for social and personal development.
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Good Shepherd Nursery-kinderga 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: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Average class size: 100 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Frederick County, MD is $12,281 for elementary schools and $15,790 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Frederick County, MD is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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