Peter Pan Day Schools

Peter Pan Day Schools offers full-day programs, full-day preschool and daycare programs, summer full-day programs, and Little Shepherd Day School. Little Shepherd Day School includes Peter Pan curriculum with Christian lessons and Children’s Chapel. The school also has a Fellowship Hall for large motor movement, two large play areas with climbers and three-wheelers, and Learning Gardens for spring, summer, and fall.

Programs

• Little Shepherd Day School — 2-5-6 · Located in the Naperville Church of the Brethren; offers Peter Pan curriculum with Christian lessons and Children’s Chapel.
• Full Day Programs — 15 months-6 years · 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Full Day Preschool and Daycare Programs — 2 to 5 years · M-W-F, T-Th, or M-T-W-Th-F; 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Summer Full Day Programs — 2 to 6 years · M-W-F, T-Th, or M-T-W-Th-F; 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–6 years old
• General schedule: Programs are offered in full-day formats; one page states 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and another states 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for M-W-F, T-Th, or M-T-W-Th-F schedules.

About the provider

Little Shepherd was originally established as a ministry of the church in the 1970s. In 2001, the church board outsourced the management to Helen Hochstetter, and Little Shepherd joined the Peter Pan family. The stated mission is to provide children with the opportunity to learn by doing, and to provide kids with a joyful, safe, and nurturing environment that expands their natural curiosity.

What families say

“There is a real sense of care and nurturing that you feel as soon as you walk through the doors of Little Shepherd. It is clear that our kids are well taken care of, and we have been very impressed with the individual attention our children receive -- not just by their own teachers, but by the entire staff that seem to know both of our kids so well.” — Little Shepherd Parent

“If you're looking for the absolute best place to send your child, or children, Peter Pan North Preschool is the answer.” — Peter Pan North Parent

“The teachers have years of experience and really care about the children in their classrooms.” — Peter Pan North Parent

Last updated August 27, 2026.