Good Shepherd Lutheran School provides care for children ages two- five years of age. Our Summer "SPLASH" program is for children 18 months through 12 years old. We offer full and halfday sessions for eight weeks. Our 5 acre campus includes a fully air-conditioned facilty with eight spacious classrooms, a gymnasium and a large, fenced-in playround.
Licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, we provide before and after care, from 7:30am to 6:00pm. We also hold Voluntary Pre-School Registration with New York State Department of Education.
All teachers have education degrees; all staff is certified CPR/AED/First Aid, 3 staff members are MAT (medication administration) certified.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1956
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
5
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary based on program: full day, half day, and the number of days per week.
Admissions Director
Teresa Ratkowski
Admissions Associate
Vanessa Bigam
Application URL
School Notes
- Good Shepherd Lutheran School provides an infant daycare program. ages 6 weeks to 18 months, along with a full- and half day toddler progrm, ages 18 months to 36 months. We also have full and haf day nursery classes fpr three year olds and full day and extended day Pre-K classes.for four year olds. The Summer program is for ages infant through 12 years old and offers full and half day programs for two week sessions for a total of eight weeks.Our 5 acre campus includes afully air-conditioned faciltywith seven spacious classrooms, children's library, gymnasium and a large, fenced-in playround. Licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, we provide Before and After Care, with hours of 7am to 6pm. We also are a NYS Education Department non-public registered school. All teachers have early childhood education degrees (BAs and MAs); All staff is certified in CPR/AED & First Aid, Selected staff members are also MAT certified for medication administration...
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Good Shepherd Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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