Good Shepherd Preschool

Good Shepherd Preschool Our mission is to provide a quality Early Childhood education and experience to every child that enters our doors.

Good Shepherd Preschool is licensed with the Child Care Administration and the Maryland State Department of Education. We are licensed to care for a daily total of 55 children, ages 2-10 (5th Grade). We accept registration on a first come, first served basis with Open Enrollment. Our License is posted on the bulletin board near the back door. We have an open door policy and invite all of our parents to drop in at any time. We want you to see your children at work and play.

These kids “worked” so hard today, they earned some cheetos and ice cream! Happy Friday!
08/21/2026

These kids “worked” so hard today, they earned some cheetos and ice cream! Happy Friday!

08/21/2026

And just like that… it’s time to say “see you later!”

Our Good Shepherd friends have wrapped up their last days with us and head off to their respective schools for Kindergarten through 5th grade! We can hardly believe how quickly the time has have flown by. 🥹

We’ve had SO much fun together—field trips, splash pad days, swimming, special activities, laughter, friendships, celebrations, messy moments, big adventures, and countless little memories that we’ll carry with us for years to come. ☀️🚌🍦💦

One of the greatest joys of what we do is getting to watch these children grow. We’ve watched little ones become confident, independent, caring, funny, curious, and capable young people. We’ve celebrated their milestones, encouraged them through challenges, wiped their tears, cheered them on, and watched their personalities shine brighter with every passing year. ❤️

To our Good Shepherd graduates and school-age friends: We are SO proud of you! Take everything you’ve learned, keep being kind, keep asking questions, keep trying new things, and never forget how special you are. Your next adventure is waiting, and we know you’re going to do amazing things! 🌟

As you head into a new school year, know that you will always have a special place in our Good Shepherd family. We will miss your smiles, your stories, your silliness, and all the fun you bring through our doors.

Have an amazing school year! Make new friends, learn lots, make memories, and remember to enjoy every moment. 📚✏️🎒

And don’t forget… we can’t wait to see you all again next summer! ☀️💚

Until then, keep growing, keep shining, and keep being YOU! We love you and are cheering you on every step of the way! 🥰🎓✨

Once a Good Shepherd kid, always a Good Shepherd kid! 💚

Pivot, improvise, and make the best of it! 💦🍦❤️Our last field trip of the summer hit a few hiccups today, but we weren’t...
08/20/2026

Pivot, improvise, and make the best of it! 💦🍦❤️

Our last field trip of the summer hit a few hiccups today, but we weren’t about to let them get us down! Rainy skies meant no swimming, lunch plans changed when we couldn’t dine in, and our final lunch destination had an ice cream machine that wasn’t cooperating. 😂

And you know what? It’s okay! Sometimes the best adventures are the ones we don’t plan. We know how to be flexible, pivot when needed, and be grateful for what we do get to do and have.

The smiles, laughs, and time together are what really matter. ❤️ Here’s to ending summer with a little rain, a lot of improvising, and plenty of memories! ☀️🌧️🍦Last Day lunch at McDonald’s 😀

Our last Splashpad day of the summer 😞 💦
08/20/2026

Our last Splashpad day of the summer 😞 💦

Happy Birthday Rhett! Thank you for sharing your special day and cupcakes with us. 🧁
08/20/2026

Happy Birthday Rhett! Thank you for sharing your special day and cupcakes with us. 🧁

☀️🍦 Summer may be winding down, but we’re not slowing down the fun! We spent the day making a splash in the pool, soakin...
08/19/2026

☀️🍦 Summer may be winding down, but we’re not slowing down the fun! We spent the day making a splash in the pool, soaking up those last sweet summer days, and of course, we had to make an important stop on the way back… ICE CREAM! 🍦😋

Because the best summer memories are made with wet hair, big smiles, and a little extra sugar! 💦❤️

Here’s to squeezing every last bit of fun out of summer! 🌞 🍦 Oak Barrel

08/19/2026
I Scream, You Scream, 🍨 🍦 School Age Friends made a quick visit to Sweet Mom Scoop today for an ice cream treat.
08/18/2026

I Scream, You Scream, 🍨 🍦 School Age Friends made a quick visit to Sweet Mom Scoop today for an ice cream treat.

Happy Birthday Carson! Thanks for sharing your special day and cupcakes with us. 🧁
08/18/2026

Happy Birthday Carson! Thanks for sharing your special day and cupcakes with us. 🧁

08/16/2026

🐞🐝🦋 GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL 🐛🐜🐞

Week of August 17-21

✔️ Remember to let us know your Childs last day of care for summer.
✔️ Return Fall Contracts

Were not finished with our Summer Adventures just yet! As many friends transition out this week, we will continue with our last week of summer activities. The FUN never ends here! 🤩

Please check the schedule for the posted main activity of the day for each age group.

🐞 Preschool Friends (Ages 2 - PreK)

Monday 🐛
🎨 Art Project
Tuesday 🦋
💦 Splashpad Fun
Wednesday 🐝
💦 Splashpad Fun
Thursday 🐞
💦 Splashpad Fun
Friday 🐜
🎨 Art Project

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🦗 School Age Friends (Grades K - 5)

Monday 🐛
💦 Splashpad
🎨 Project
Tuesday 🦋
💦 Splashpad
🏫 MoCo Friends 1st Day - Have a Great Year!
Wednesday 🐝
Field Trip TBA - We are working on planning a trip! Back Up Plan - 💦 Splashpad
💦 Permission Slip Required
🏫 SoFo Friends 1st Day - Have a Great Year!
Thursday 🐞
Field Trip TBA - We are working on planning a trip! Back Up Plan - 💦 Splashpad
💦 Permission Slip Required
Friday 🐜
💦 Splashpad
🎨 Project
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💦 WATER ACTIVITY REMINDERS 💦

For ALL water activities, children should:
✔ Wear their bathing suit to school
✔ Bring a towel
✔ Bring a change of clothes in a plastic bag inside their backpack

👶 Children who are not potty trained must bring swim diapers/swimmies to participate in water activities.

We can’t wait to have a BUG-TASTIC week of summer fun with all our explorers!🐞🐛🦋🐝🐜

Address

Hancock, MD
21750

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13016785100

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