We absolutely love Good Shepherd Preschool. The Director, Miss Lynn, does an incredible job creating a warm, nurturing environment where the kids thrive. The curriculum is wonderful, but what truly sets this school apart are all the hands-on learning opportunities -- from their amazing educational play yards to the animals the children get to interact with. Our daughters adore the chickens, ducks, and bunnies, and we love the gentle, joyful atmosphere they're growing up in. The entire Good Shepherd community feels like home. The church also puts on the cutest programs and big family fairs, which have become such special traditions for us. It's a place filled with memories, community, and the kind of childhood magic you hope for your kids. We are so grateful for Good Shepherd and the Campos family -- truly a wonderful preschool and a blessing to our family. read more

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I send my son here and my experience has been positive so far. Miss Lynn is the Director here. She is passionate about childcare and that her priority is ensuring the comfort and safety of children at the school. She is always responsive, no matter how busy she may be in the moment. My son enjoys socializing, consistently learns new things, and comes home happy and ready for a good night's rest. Highly recommend. - Nathan's Dad read more

Good Shepherd Preschool has a dedicated small team that works hard, with lots of experience behind them. The director makes time to answer any concerns you might have as well. Their playground is also very large for the amount of children they have. read more

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Good Shepherd Preschool is a wonderful and loving environment for these kids. The staff truly care about your child's development. As a full-time single father of two toddlers Good Shepherd has truly been a blessing. My kids love learning, playing and literally ask when they are coming back when I pick them up at the end of the day. My oldest is also now fully potty trained in under two months of attending. The staff get to know and truly care about my kids. My daughter also has a severe allergy and they immediately took the necessary precautions to accommodate her. I've been looking for a preschool for over a year and this is the best choice by far. My kids are safe, loved, and most of all learning new things everyday! read more

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We toured 7 preschools and picked this school for our son. They have 2 very big play yards. One of the playgrounds has bunnies and chickens so the kids can feed them. My son loves going to school and he started to talk and know a lot more after we sent him here. He's an active kid. So we wanted to find a school that has large space and activities. A lot of schools we toured before had very small space for classrooms or very small/no playground and we didn't like that. So Shepherd is the best one we found that matches what we want. read more

I love working at Good shepherd Preschool. I could never find a better job than working there. I have been to many preschools (do to moving) but always came back because of the wonderful atmosphere and the lovely yards, classrooms, and teachers. Not to mention the wonderful director. I would give this school a ten star if I could!!! read more

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Such an amazing pre-school/daycare for the kids! Ms. Lynn is the best ever! I highly recommend it.

the school looks like a dump! The parking lot is full of trash and junk. The kids never get to play outside. I don't know what happened to the school. Sad to see it go down the drain read more

We started my daughter here about a year ago. She was excited to start school but we also needed childcare since my husband and I both work. Most of the preschools we looked at were pretty much just preschools, no option or limited options for childcare while we were working. It seemed odd since so many people have to work instead of having a stay at home parent. One of the main reasons we looked at this school was because of the flexibility and before/after school care. My schedule varies at work so this was really important. I also liked the nap time flexibility. Our daughter was 2.5 when she started here and had stopped napping over 6 months earlier. She does have to rest with all the kids but can then go play outside with the older kids. She isn't forced to lay awake for hours during nap time like some preschools do. Within a few weeks of starting here, our daughter already loved her teachers and made friends. She also was completely independent with her toileting and hand washing. We love the physical environment of the school too. It's much more eclectic than just purely teaching academics. The kids get to learn about animals by taking care of the chickens, rabbits and turtles. They also get a lot of hands on activities outside in the yard helping with gardening, etc. They have options for various numbers of/combos of days your child can attend and have been flexible. I've needed to send my daughter an extra day here and here and it's always been accommodated. We love that our little one gets to learn with some of the older kids during after school time. The price is very reasonable as well. read more

We are very thankful to the Lord for finding a place like this. The teachers are all amazing and very sweet. There was a time when I had to drop my son to school. He was crying because he was still sleepy, but and I had no choice but to leave. It's the hardest thing to do or else I will be late for work. Miss Ana sent me a picture of him playing within minutes. Definitely made my day. As you can see from the pictures the work they have put in the school is just amazing. read more

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My son has been attending for over a year now and we are very happy with the school. My son loves the teachers and Ms. Ana. He has improved so much since he started with regards to socializing and learning independence. I love that the kids get to play in a big garden with chickens and guinea pigs, in addition to getting the skills they need for kindergarten in the classroom. My kid always comes home with a smile on his face. I also appreciate that the school lets you make up days missed. read more

We are very lucky to be here at the Good Shepherd School. They are very loving.They make my son happy, cheerful, and confident. They make my son believe in God and keep God in his heart forever. This is a school that people will never forget. read more

Blessed that this was my son's first real experience with school. I was nervous and thought I was for sure going to deal with some separation issues but he was totally fine and I was too ;) I am so thankful to Ms. Ana for all of her flexibility - Most preschools do not offer an afternoon program but she worked with our schedule. I figured he would mostly just play, which I am more than okay with at his age, but the teachers would set some work/crafts for him to work on as well. We just moved this past week and I'm so sad because he keeps on asking me when he will go back to see Ms. Thui and "my kids" (his friends). Thank you Good Shepherd Preschool, we will always remember you! read more

The after school tutor ran by Vietnamese people from 2:00-6:00 really sucks. They will mug your children's phones and they are really low budget. They do not know what they are doing and treat people badly. Do not come here like ever. read more

My 5 year old twins having been coming here for two years. I liked the old director, Miss Cheryl, but since Sept 2015 when Miss Ana took over I have watched my boys flourish. One of the reasons I choose Good Shepard was of their HUGE lot with lots of outdoor activities. They have chickens and bunnies and a sizable garden-they sometime put out goodies for us to take home and eat. It was important to us that they go to a school that has some connection to nature as we live in the concrete jungle. Miss Ana's passion here really shines through. I've also watched them develop all kinds of daily skills all toddlers need like: playing well with others, waiting in line, cleaning up their mess, and of course, abc's and 123's. They are affordable, flexible, and approachable at Good Shepard and I look forward to using them as our before and after school day care when the boys start kindergarten this year! read more

The BEST PRESCHOOL EVER! My son attended this preschool, he was in discovery room, Miss Suzan is really sweet, the school is so nurturing, the front office is very welcoming, Miss Shelly is so informative and helps the whole process to go amazingly, Esther is awesome, her correspondence is incredible, I can't wait for my daughter to go there to. As my son still tells me that it's his favorite preschool ever when he compare to others he attended! I will highly recommend this preschool to anyone looking the best school. read more

The preschool search ends here. When my wife started a new job we needed to find a preschool, this wasn't easy. We started searching, visiting many different preschools and nothing was feeling right for our kids, to the point we started to question if my wife was going to take the job.......then wow, what a blessing. Ms. Ana showed us around, instantly we knew this was the right place for our kids. The entire staff is amazing, so caring. Our kids absolutely love it there and they are learning a lot. We are so thankful and feel blessed to be at Good Shepherd Preschool. read more

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Thank you for letting Power Play Kids Gym be apart of your Spring 2012 Festival. We support your efforts in making The Good Shepard Preschool a safe & happy educational experience for every child who attends there. Power Play Kids Gym is proud to stand by your side in the fight against childhood obesity. Together, we make the Good Shepard Preschool not only an exciting and fun place to learn, but also a place to learn physical fitness in a controlled, safe environment. Please visit our website, www.powerplaykidsgym.com to book your next event. read more

My son has been attending good shepherds prechool for the last 3 years... the School is very well kept, clean, and spacious inside and out. I don't consider it a daycare center this is actually a large preschool... It's definitely a good place for your child to go if you're considering long term enrollment. They have multiple classrooms and each classroom has children separated by age group. My son has been going there since he was old enough to walk... He started in the youngest, And now he is going to be going into TK and will be with all the big kids this fall. They have 3 different very large yards and each yard has different activities for the children to play... Ms. Anna is the lady in charge, she is definitely somebody I trust 100% with my child she makes sure the children always receive the best treatment and care. We have actually had experience with good shepherds for multiple different generations of children and she has been there for all of them. Her experience is first class. As a single fulltime working parent you know your child needs that little extra care and i know he is getting it during the day. I feel that good shepherds is a little unknown secret and that if more people were to know about it there would be a constant waiting list of children trying to be enrolled. Its definitely a little diamond in the rough, a hidden gem in that area. read more

I would love to review with 5 stars to Good Shepherd Preschool. Being a volunteer in various preschools since the start of my Early Childhood Education I have come to learn the many ways to teach and interact with children. I also know the many and diverse courses one has to take in order to become a preschool teacher or director for a licensed center. That being said...I give all props to the ENTIRE staff at Good Shepherd for maintaining such an awesome environment and always following regulations/procedures. I feel so grateful because I have learned a lot from the entire staff. The staff treat the children with respect, patience, and care. They teach them to their full potential in a very creative manner and prepare the children with a very strong foundation before they transfer to kindergarten. read more

My three children have been going to Good Shepherd for almost three years. The school is very accommodating and flexible for parents. I have to change my school days every week and it has never been a problem. The teachers and very kind and care tremendously for the kids. My kids were not completely potty trained when starting and the teacher actually helped with the final steps. The classrooms are sorted by age and focus on their education for their age levels. They have two big yards for playing and have some farm animals and farming. I like that the kids get to interact with gardening and caring for animals as well. The school involves the parents in many activities. The school is associated with a church as has functions in the church that parents/children can be involved in. Even if your not religious the functions are not pushy. The church clearly cares about the children and even gave all the kids in the service multiple Christmas presents (things I would buy my kids$$). The school also is very affordable and has been a great place for my kids to take their first steps in school. Grateful for all they have done. read more

This school is the best! My son Xander goes here and all the teachers have been so patient and kind to him "BEINGS HE IS A HANDFUL" They do a great job of teaching him the colors and numbers! He has only been going for 6 months and I can tell he is learning a lot. I would recommend this school to anyone out there! It's also safe and again feeling welcomed and their friendliness towards us is outstanding read more

We were fortunate enough to find Good Shepherd preschool when my oldest son was ready to go into preschool at 3 1/2. My son attended Good Shepherd full time until this fall when he turned 5 and entered into TK. He now attends Good Shepherd for the afterschool program. I cannot emphasize enough how pleased we are with the program that they offer. This preschool is darling and very unique. We feel they have so much more to offer than the run of the mill centers that cost substantially more. The kids get to spend a lot of time outdoors on their expansive property that is setup in such a beautiful way. The staff are a group of highly dedicated teachers that taught my son his numbers and letters, how to write his name, and have worked with him on countless special projects that we just adore. Most importantly, my son absolutely loves his time at Good Shepherd where he has made some very special little friends. As my son now attends TK at Starview every day from 8:30-2:20 except Wednesdays they get out at 12:50, staff members from Good Shepherd pick the students up and bring them back for the afterschool program. They also take students to Starview in the mornings for those that need it. Now when I pick my son up from Good Shepherd he asks if next time I can come a little later because he was having too much fun. That's the best a parent can hope for in my opinion. read more

Under the direction of Ana Flores, Good Shepherd Preschool has become a beautiful space that caters to a diverse community in the heart of Little Saigon. Ana strives to bring nature to the classroom, she has worked tirelessly to create a bit of an oasis where children can learn and explore things such as....butterflies, rabbits, chickens, and gardens a plenty! Soon to be Nature Explore certified! This is a place where your child will truly feel loved! It is located in a safe and convenient area close to freeways and shopping. read more

I thought good Shepherd was such a cute school when I went on a tour with my sister. The teachers were all very nice and genuine which made it so much easier to move my daughter here from her previous school. She loves Ms. Debbie and Ms. Lisa and all the staff. Everyone seems hands on with all the kids. She talks about them at home and she says she's happy here. Very cute school with lots of toys and learning materials. She comes home daily with lots of work compared to barely anything at her previous school. It's nice to know she's learning and loving it here. read more

My daughter went to this preschool when she was 2 yrs old. She always came home happy and she talked about what she learned at school. It is affordable and there are many teachers to help with the children. They are very nice and caring towards the children. The students to teacher ratio is very low. They are also very flexible with schedules, so they will accommodate your needs. I highly recommend this place. read more

A new director came to Good Shepherd in September of 2009. She and the staff and school board have worked hard to turn the school around. Now it is meets all curriculumn, safety, and liscensing standards and is fast becoming an excellent place for all the preschooler and after school children. The classrooms and been refurbished, the building painted and repaired, brand new bathrooms. The highest stardard of care is now the goal. read more

The school principal is rude, arrogant, condescending, and deceptive. She preaches acceptance but doesn't practice what she preaches. I feel sorry for the students at that school. They deserve a better educational environment. The qualifications of the school staff are questionable. The grounds are unkempt and the classrooms are dirty. It's probably not the best idea to accept donations to supply your classrooms. I don't even know why this school is still around. I hope someone else takes it over and makes it the great school it could be. read more

My son loves coming here. The teachers are kind and caring. There is plenty of outside play space with a garden and chickens. Class sizes are small. There is a lot of flexibility here that you will not find at other pre-schools. Very reasonable rates as well. read more

My kids started the school a year ago...They love the school a lot.... The Regio Amelia theory is perfect for preschoolers to learn in an environment that is based on play. The school's playground is creative and a fun place for kids to learn outside the class room. All the staff including teachers are very friendly...Since, I like to be involved in my kids' growth in class, the teachers are available to address any of my questions, concerns, or provide a progress reports of my kids when requested. As always, when ask, their teachers always respond to me in a respectful and prompt manner. Overall, I give this school a thumbs up and give it my stamp of approval. read more

My 2 year old son is learning so much from The Good Shepherd Preschool and has fun! This school has a huge outdoor area that is filled with activities, toys, garden, animals, play houses etc. There's a picnic table where all the kids come together and eat their lunch while taking in the fresh air. There are different classrooms for the kids so they're grouped by their age range but they all come together at different times of the day as well. I appreciate the ratio of kids to teachers, the positive influences they give my son, the activities they do, and care they have for my son's well-being. He has become more sociable, better behaved, saying more words, better at following directions and having structure but still the freedom to be expressive, and so much more that I can't think of right now because I have mommy brain =\ All the teachers and the director are very caring, patient, helpful and understanding. My first week, (well my son's first week), Miss Ana the director texted me photos of my son (see photos!). She made me feel at ease with the transition. I also really appreciate the communication all the staff has with me, I am comfortable asking them numerous questions and express concerns I have with my son and his developments. Also a bonus, it's very affordable! My son is growing up and learning so much from The Good Shepherd Preschool. Let's put it this way, he's able to sit through circle time in the mornings for a good amount of time and pay attention. read more

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My son is 2 years 4 months and has been going here since he was 2 years old. He absolutely loves it. He/we love that there is some structure but that they have plenty of time to play all throughout the day and have huge/fun outdoor areas with all kinds of fun toys/activities that little boys/kids love. They also have a focus on animals/nature/conservation with bunnies/chickens/turtles etc. which as a family of animal/nature lovers we really appreciate. The student/teacher ratio is low which is really nice and we, including our son, like how there are times throughout the day where the different age groups mix (such as lunch) so they learn from/how to behave with different age groups. Our son comes home chatting up a storm and tells us about his new friends and we all have fun looking at his artwork from the day. He's also expertly learned the ABC song in no time at all. They are extremely flexible (my son goes two full/long days a week) and very affordable. Very happy to have found this preschool for our young son. read more

When my son first started here 2-3 years ago he had very bad separation anxiety and was very shy. Everyone at Good Shepherd worked with him and helped him through his anxiety and he has grown so much with their help. My son went here for preschool and has gone here for after school care ever since. I love the family vibe and their flexibility. Anytime I am in a spot where I need to drop my son off they work with me and always welcome him with open arms. You definitely feel that the staff care for all the kids. read more

Amazing school my son attends Monday - Friday. All the teachers are awesome, loving, and caring. My son has changed in a very positive way. I will continue to bring him until he's grown up. read more

We started in October 2015 and everyone has been amazing. Helped w potty training and my little one loves it there.

Our daughter has attended here over a year now. We love the school and staff. Our son will go here too once he's old enough. They helped potty train our daughter and she has graduated to the next class up. She has grown leaps and bounds over the last year both educationally and socially. The yard, small animals and planned activities are a nice plus to this school. We have always been treated well by the staff. read more

The Good Shepherd Preschool is one of the best preschools in the area. I love the yards and the director is very kind.

Phenomenal preschool- they truly inspire each child the love for learning. They adapt to the child's individual needs to create a unique learning plan for each child. The staff is so warm and friendly my children have all adored each one of them. The director has such a passion for teaching children it truly shows how her preschool is ran. My child was kindergarten ready upon leaving the preschool and entering Kindergarten. Very thankful for this preschool read more

5 stars hands down to this preschool we searched and visited many others. My son loves this school very loving, caring place for him. The whole entire staff does an amazing job with all the kids. Not a huge place not over crowded very private. read more

I toured this preschool. When I came in, it seemed like anyone could just come right in. One of the teachers was yelling at a child. Another was yelling and demanding "why are you crying?!". It seemed like a run down day care, and the staff did not seem educated or updated on education. The director seemed nice, but didn't seem like she knew alot of the procedures, or what the children were doing. They all look burned out, half-trying, just trying to get paid. The children watch TV at the second half of the day, or for a quiet time if the child doesn't want to take a nap, which is sort of a cop-out for the teachers. I guess working with children is tiring, but maybe let them find another way to play or stimulate their minds? The only thing I really liked about this place is that it has a HUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGE play area, almost 2-3 lot sizes!! I liked that it was nature-y and full of dirt, and tires. After touring about 7 more schools, I realized staff-wise, this school was more iffy/ghetto than the others, but play/facility-wise, it was one of the largest. Sucks because, the staff is usually what makes the school. read more