Good Shepherd Preschool’s curriculum is based on the theory that play is the most appropriate way for young children to learn.  Through a variety of thematic units and hands on learning activities, children are provided with developmentally appropriate experiences, designed to foster confidence and curiosity through exploration and discovery. Our classroom curriculum is augmented with enrichment activities, including field trips, yoga, puppet shows, musical groups, and animal exhibits.

All classes have daily music and movement and regularly scheduled visits to our  S.T.E.M. Lab.

Our Curriculum covers…

  • Communication and Pre-reading Skills
  • Math and Logical Thinking Skills
  • Science Exploration in our STEM Center
  • Social Studies and Social Skills
  • Music and Art Appreciation
  • Music Enrichment:  Organ Crawl, Bucket Band & Songfests
  • Gross Motor Skills
  • Fine Motor Skills

Themes:

  • All about me
  • Fire Safety
  • Five Senses
  • Seasons
  • Colors & Shapes
  • Apples, Pumpkins & Jack-O-Lanterns
  • Being Thankful & Generosity
  • Musical Instruments
  • Christmas
  • Fairy Tales
  • Weather
  • Valentines
  • Post Office/Mail
  • Health (Doctor & Dentist visits)
  • Transportation
  • Caterpillars/Butterflies
  • Earth Day
  • Seeds/Plants
  • Ponds
  • Oceans
  • Meadows

Our Staff

Our teachers are carefully chosen for their excellent qualifications and their love and understanding of young children.  Each class has a Head Teacher and an Assistant Teacher who work together as a team.  Everyone on staff holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a few hold Master’s Degrees.  Good Shepherd Preschool is fortunate to have very little, if any, turnover of teachers.

Most of our staff members were, themselves, parents of preschoolers at Good Shepherd and chose to stay with Good Shepherd Preschool after their children “graduated”.  Not only did our Director’s children attend, but she also attended Good Shepherd Preschool as a child!

The entire staff completes:

  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • Health and TB screenings
  • FBI fingerprint background checks
  • VA State Police background checks
  • VA Department of Social  Services background searches
  • Episcopal Diocesan Workshops on the Prevention of Misconduct and Abuse

Additionally, there is always at least one staff member present who is certified in Medication Administration.

We invite you to contact us via email for more information or to schedule a tour.