Early Explorers

Early Explorers

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https://givebutter.com/8PNlek Hours of Operation: 7:15 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Early Bird Hours begin at 6:30 A.M.

Early Explorers, formerly Good Shepherd Center, is an independent, non-profit child care center that provides high-quality early childhood education in an environment that is loving and welcoming. Serving Children from 6 Weeks to 5 Years old

Established in 1982, Good Shepherd Center (GSC) has provided high-quality early childhood education for children in Iowa City and the surrounding area for ov

Photos from Early Explorers's post 06/09/2026

These are a few of the great art pieces we have up for auction as part of our yearly Art Show and Auction! Visit https://givebutter.com/c/2026-early-explorers-art-show-auction-lguhnd/auction to explore the items you can bid on, made by the children and our community! Auction ends this Friday at 3:00 PM, so don't wait! You can take home a great piece of art and support quality early childhood education!

05/22/2026

Dear Early Explorers Dads:
You’re invited to our Donuts with Dad event on June 19th!

Let us know if you can make it by emailing [email protected].

Photos from Early Explorers's post 05/08/2026

We❤️our moms here at Early Explorers!

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate our inaugural Muffins with Mom event!

🌸Happy Mother’s Day🌸

Thank you to Hy-Vee for the muffins!!

Photos from Early Explorers's post 05/03/2026

Nearly 30 people showed up for our spring clean up today! The center’s outdoor spaces are ready for summer, and our hearts are full ❤️!

Thank you to all who came out! You help make the EE community great 🫶🏻

04/26/2026

New fish tank secured! Thank you to those who donated!

We are still taking donations if anyone would like to help us offset the costs of their new home! 🐟🐟

https://venmo.com/u/Jill-Furgason
(2598 last 4 digits)

04/23/2026

📢Calling all Early Explorers moms! We hope you can join us for our Muffins with Mom event sponsored by Hy-Vee!

RSVP by May 1st by emailing:
[email protected].

Photos from Early Explorers's post 04/17/2026

Week of the Young Child

“Artsy Thursday”

💛Yellow Room - Handprint Art 🎨

04/16/2026

Looking over Early Explorers today.

Photos from Early Explorers's post 04/16/2026

Week of the Young Child

“Working Together Wednesday”

❤️Red Room - Sensory Bin Fun Together!!!

Photos from Early Explorers's post 04/15/2026

Week of the Young Child: Tasteful Tuesday

💚Green Room: For Tasty Tuesday each friend got to make a yogurt parfiet! 🥣They got to choose what toppings they wanted and add them to the top and then we enjoyed them with our lunch!

💕Pink Room Tasty Tuesday! 😋 We got out our toy foods to explore, and chatted about their colors, textures, and flavors. We worked on signing fruit and veggie during our play! 🍎🥕

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603 Greenwood Drive
Iowa City, IA
52246

Opening Hours

Monday 7:15am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:15am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:15am - 6pm
Thursday 7:15am - 6pm
Friday 7:15am - 6pm