Holy Shepherd Community Preschool

Holy Shepherd Community Preschool offers a Toddler Program for children 18 months and older and a Preschool Program for children ages 18 months through Kindergarten entry. It uses play-based care and includes part-time and full-time schedules, early drop-off, a morning program, Lunch Bunch, Extended Day, Full Day, and a Summer Session for enrolled students.

Programs

• Toddler Program — 18 months+
• Preschool Program — ages 18 months through Kindergarten entry

At a glance

• Ages: 1–5 years old
• General schedule: Play-based care with part-time and full-time schedules; flexible scheduling includes early drop-off, morning program, Lunch Bunch, Extended Day, Full Day, and a Summer Session for enrolled students.

About the provider

The program’s mission statement is, "The best learning happens through play." Its leadership team includes Claire Petersen, Executive Director; Amanda F., Program Lead for the 4’s class; Amy, Assistant Director; and Amber, Office Manager. Enrollment tours are in person, and the tour process is a prerequisite for all prospective families.

Enrollment tours are in-person. The tour process is a prerequisite for all prospective families. Children are eligible to start when they turn 18 months. Mid-year starts may be allowed with full payment of tuition prior to enrollment in order to hold the spot. Waitlist priority is siblings of enrolled students, church members, alumni families, then general public in order of timestamp on receipt of application and fee. The first step in exploring the program is to take a tour.

Last updated November 4, 2026.