Good Shepherd Preschool

Both of my kids go to GS. That’s the best choice I made so far! =) The teachers there are super nice and caring. They treat our kids as their own. Both of my sons love to go to school everyday. The school is very clean. We have visited so many schools around the same area, and even though GS is not one of the newest school but they are definitely one of the cleanest. My husband has really bad allergy to dust and he can tell the cleanness right away. My older son wants to go to his school everyday even on weekends, and we had to explain to him the school is closed on weekends. We just moved out of Irvine, but still want our kids to stay in GS as I don’t know if there’s any other schools better than GS.

We have had nothing but a wonderful experience at Good Shepherd. One of my sons is now in 3^rd grade and still talks about preschool and memories he made there. I feel like he was very well equipped to start Kindergarten after attending Good Shepherd. We currently have another child going into his second year and he is excited for school to start. He learned a lot and was surrounded by loving teachers his first year and I know it will continue. It has also been wonderful watching him learn about God and have excitement for his faith. When our youngest is old enough for preschool, he will be attending Good Shepherd as well!

Both of my kids started at Good Shepherd in the infant/​toddler room and we have loved the school since their first day (my oldest starts kindergarten in the fall). The teachers are naturally loving and incredibly patient and active with the kids. The administrative staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is immaculate!
We discovered this gem when we started going to church here. We were impressed by the diligence in teaching the kids hygiene and the cleanliness of the facility.
The staff has always been welcoming but the true treasure are the teachers. My oldest started at age two and attended the school through their «TK» program. The teachers are loving and patient. They use their words and teach the kids to do the same. They appropriately discipline when necessary and teach the kids to be independent. As my daughter got older, the teachers taught them life skills, how to deal with conflict, and started teaching them to read, if your child was ready (my daughter was one of the older kids). We are so blessed to have these teachers in our lives.

We have had our daughter in the Infant Toddler room for almost one year (age 1 until 2) and she has flourished and loves going to school everyday. I think the teachers and directors truly care about the babies/​kids and give them top notch care. I never worried once about her well being and although it took her about 1 month to fully adjust that is normal at that age. Some of the things we really love are the wetroom, separate sleeping room (rare), music room, art projects, outdoor area with real trees (not easy to find), 3:1 ratio (better than most), buggy rides, teaching her baby sign language (very helpful at home), and the super friendly staff.
I guess the only thing I would have liked is a chance to get to meet all the other parents at some sort of organized event — the do have an open house in June but not many of the current parents were there. And I recommend getting on the waitlist early.

We absolutely love Good Shepherd! My doughter started in infant-​toddler room when she was just over a year old and now just finished Orange room– Pre K in June. She has been there for 4 years. Its been the best experience parents can have with a preschool. Teachers are the most loving and caring and have been there for a long time. They have a very low or zero turn over of their staff. My doughter even had the scariest medical emergency there and they handled it great! It happened on her 3^rd day of infant toddler room and after I saw how effective, prepared and knowledgeable they are I was even more comfortable bringing her in. We made great friends with other families there and its just been an amazing time spent with the Good Shephard family! We will miss you!

My son went to Good Shepherd for two years and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. We selected this school due to personal recommendation from another Irvine grade schoolteacher. He was very clingy when he started at age 3, but he adapted much quicker than expected and loved his new teacher. The staff is very nurturing, which I prefer over being academic at this age. Now he is a social butterfly! I feel the kids are looked after and safe at this school. Usually the director or another staff member monitors who drops off & picks up the kids so they are familiar with everyone. They call me whenever he falls and hits his head, even when he’s ok, just to give a heads up. They send notices whenever there is a contagious sickness going around. My son is an extremely picky eater but tried new foods with the help of his teacher! They go to Chapel once a week and learn about the bible. Even though it is Lutheran it is very general information and I’m glad my son gets some of this exposure. I feel like my son benefited so much from going to this school and I plan on sending my younger one there when he turns 3 as well.

I can’t say enough good things about GSP! We started our daughter in the Infant Toddler room at 8 months old, and as you know, leaving your baby at a school/​daycare while you go to work is such a hard decision. But we fell in love with GSP immediately. They were so welcoming, on top of all regulations and I felt like she was with family when I dropper her off! The teachers are all so loving, caring and nurturing! She was so well taken care of and at the end of the day I had a full report of what she did all day.
Our daughter then moved up into the Purple room (2 – 3 year olds) which was even better! She wakes up in the morning asking to go to school. She loves her teachers, friends, classroom, playground, chapel, activities etc. It is such a great learning environment that caters to their growth and development, no matter what stage your child is in.
Unfortunately our family will be moving soon and we will miss GSP dearly. I am so thankful we found this school and that our daughter had the opportunity to grow and learn in such an amazing environment. Thank you GSP for all you do for our little ones!

I cannot say enough good things about this preschool. We were originally recommended to it by our «Mommy and Me» preschool teacher. Her grandchildren had gone there. I ended up sending my son there for 2 years, plus a summer program. I felt 100% safe (my son has food allergies and they are a nut-​free school that actually DOES enforce it!) I always felt as if the teachers truly did love my son and the office staff is tremendous, as well. I cried on my son’s last day because I knew the care he got there would never be surpassed! If you are lucky enough for your children to go to this school, you will never regret it!

My kids love going to GSP everyday and as a parent, what more can you ask for? My daughter is 2 ½ and started in the Infant-​Toddler room and is now in Purple Room, and my son is 4 ½ and went from Purple to Blue Room. The staff is friendly and very nurturing, and they do a great job transitioning the children as they age up into the next classroom (typically bringing a familiar teacher along). Each class has 4 – 5 core teachers who work full-​time so the kids really get to know them, as well as the PT teachers!
I love the level of care I know the children receive, the fun activities that vary day by day in each classroom (they aren’t afraid to get messy which I know the kids LOVE!), the great outdoor play areas, opportunities to get involved (parent organization, events etc), and the faith-​based environment (we go to church at Good Shepherd as well).
The only downfall for me is having to pack a lunch every day for my kids, as the facility does not have a kitchen. (we’ve been to centers in the past that prepare and serve all healthy snacks & meals and that’s a big time-​saver for a family with young kids). Overall though, I wouldn’t trade that minor detail in as I know how happy my kids are here.
We’re moving out of state next month and will greatly miss the staff and friends my kids have made at Good Shepherd– THANK YOU!

We have had two children enrolled at this preschool, both starting in the infant room. My son attended from infancy until he began kindergarten and my daughter is currently attending in infant/​toddler room. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school! The teachers here are the most caring and nurturing around, and I have always felt they truly care about my children. They always greet us in the morning with a smile and are sure to fill us in about details of the day when we arrive for pick-​up. Anytime anything happens such as a minor head bump or fall on the playground, I receive a call letting me know. They emphasize play as a means of learning, as childhood should be, but I am amazed at how much my children have learned while at GSP! All while having fun!
We are preparing to move out of state and it breaks my heart that my daughter will not have the same preschool experience at GSP that my son was privileged to have. The friendships we developed during our five years here are the kind that last a lifetime. I know we will not find a new school as wonderful. It is truly the best preschool around.

I’ve had both my sons here since they were infants. Now my oldest is in the preK room (orange room). When it is time to go home neither one wants to go! They truly love their teachers and have developed such a great bond, this is so comforting when I drop them off in the morning. The teachers and staff really care about not just the child’s needs but also the parents needs. We are so grateful for this school!

I waited for six months for my daughter to be in this pre school. She is in the infant toddler classroom and the ratio is 1:3 while most centers are 1:4.
Also, they have an additional person in charge of the children’s nutrition and meals.
Also. they have a dedicated person for music which is so enriching for the children.
The office is also very organized and helpful.
I feel like the teachers and staff care and my daughter is happy
Of course every child will get their fair share of bumps and bruises from playing and that will be whether they are at day care or at home. I feel that this is a very good school.

Our kids ages 5 and 3 have been going to GSP for the past 2 years and can attest to the fact that this is definitely one of the best preschools in Irvine. Our kids have been in the full-​time program since they were 2, and we have found the environment to be very loving and nurturing. I always see the teachers holding the children, giving them hugs, and being firm but gentle disciplinarians. I have also always appreciated the warm friendliness of the entire office staff. All of the teachers regardless of classroom seem to know all of the children’s names and I am always greeted and feel welcomed by the teachers when I pickup and drop off. I also really love that GSP has more diversity than many of the other schools in Irvine I’ve toured, both racially and economically, and children with special needs who are given the attention they need but also included in the community as a whole.

Good Shepherd Preschool has amazing, loving and nurturing teachers and staff. They truly care for the children. It’s a school that provides learning, quality care and the love of God. Both my kids attended school at Good Shepherd and now that my last is about to enter into kindergarten his confidence in who he is and his knowledge of what he has learned in the environment Good Shepherd provided is priceless.

We just had our daughter finish at GSP and still have a son currently there. She is starting kindergarten and we have 0% concerns with her being ready or prepared, emotionally or intellectually. If you can get your children in here (they may have a waiting list), this would be the only preschool I would send my kids to.
We found GSP to have amazing teaching and a staff who really care for our children as if they were there own. They bring in outside activities throughout the year (e.g. aquarium) and are very involved and updated with current teaching methods and curriculum so that your children grow, learn and have fun. From a parental standpoint that is exactly what I want (ed); however the happiness of our kids is also equally important with preschool and both of our kids LOVE being there. Both have met some amazing friends and love their teachers. While we had initial concerns 4 years ago if preschool was the best thing for our child and the nerves of leaving your child in the care of another, there is no reason to be concerned here. Truly wonderful people all around.
Over 4 years currently with kids at the school, undoubtedly a scrape will happen here or there. I take a completely different take than Flo. We found the teachers to be very responsive to your child and take appropriate action (both when they created or received such incidents). That is typical of children at a certain age and usually that activity is confined to a year or so while at preschool.

Our son went there before Kinder and I must say that it was such an nurturing and caring environment! He was at the IVC daycare place prior to this and the staff there definitely was there only for the money. Not so at Good Shepherd! It is faith based daycare and the staff there really cares :) Many parents at our elementary school have had their kids here and also had a wonderful experience.

This is our son’s 2^nd week at this school, and unfortunately we are done with them. I was called today that he was hit by another child and had a small scratch near his eye. When I go to the school, I see the entire right side of his face swollen and two big abrasions under his eye and one of them so close to that it was between his lashes. I was obviously hurt to see my baby like that. What does the teacher say to me, «He’s fine it happens.» Um, no lady, wrong answer! The nonchalant school director said that they cannot reveal who the boy was that did this due to privacy reasons. Considering two professionals at this school think this is not a big deal, how can I be confident this would be appropriately addressed with the other boy’s parents and more measures will be placed to prevent this from happening again.

Teachers are the most nurturing around and really care uNlike other preschools.
They truly truly care about the kid ive checked out other schools and had several friends pull them out because they just put up a front.