PDO - Good Shepherd Episcopal School

At Good Shepherd's Parents' Day Out, we believe in nurturing young minds through creative play and sensory exploration.

We introduce children to the wonders of science, art, music, and social skills, all while boosting their self-esteem and fostering a lifelong love for learning. Children's curiosity and interests form the bedrock of their learning journey. When they share their wonder with peers, parents, and educators, it sparks richer and more profound learning experiences.

We actively encourage children to explore wonder and discover joy in every moment, embracing the belief that each child is a unique individual. At the core of our faith-based approach lies a commitment to nurturing their determination, empowering them to excel in learning, collaboration, and creative endeavors at extraordinary levels.

Interested in the 2024-25 school year? Complete an inquiry form today! Parents who complete an inquiry form will receive an email with a link to register at their appropriate date and time.

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Classes & Schedule

Classes

PDO is available from September through May and follows the Good Shepherd Episcopal School calendar.

PDO Hours: 9 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Extended Care hours and Friday options are available.

Classes (by age as of September 1, 2023)	Days
Beginners (6-11 months)	2-day (M/W or T/Th)
Explorers (12-17 months)	2-day (M/W or T/Th)
Bears (18-23 months)	2-day (M/W or T/Th)
Bunnies (24-31 months)	2-day (M/W or T/Th)
Ducks (32-39 months)	2-day (M/W or T/Th)
Butterflies (40-47 months)	3-day (M/W/Th) or 4-day (M-Th)

Sample Schedule (18-23 months)

Time	Activity
9-9:25 a.m.	Music
9:25-10 a.m.	Free Play in Centers and Art
10-10:30 a.m.	Snack/Diaper Change
10:30-11 a.m.	Playground
11-11:30 a.m.	Circle Time and Movement
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Lunch
12-1:30 p.m.	Naptime
1:30-1:50 p.m.	Prepare for dismissal

Tuition

A non-refundable registration fee of $250 and an annual supply fee of $200 are due at the time of registration.

Tuition is due one month in advance with the first payment due May 1; the subsequent payment is due September 1.

Enrollment Options	Tuition (Billed Monthly)
Traditional PDO (9 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.) 2-Day 3-Day 4-Day Adding Friday	$353 $510 $669 $170
Extended Care (Early Care 7:30 - 9 a.m./After Care 1:50-5 p.m.) 2-Day 3-Day 4-Day Friday Extended	$322 $457 $602 $147

FAQs

What are PDO hours and days?

What ages does PDO serve?

What is the Teacher-Child ratio?

What is the age range of the children in each class?

Where is PDO located and where should I park?

What can I expect as a daily schedule?

Each class schedule varies due to the age of the group. A typical day includes free play, arts and crafts, manipulative activities, lunch, story time, circle time, creative movement/music class, playground, and an outing in a 6-seat stroller for children younger than 24 months.

Each class is designed with developmentally-appropriate activities. All classes will take a nap, except for the Butterflies class.

Do I need to send a snack and lunch?

Will my child nap at PDO?

What is the potty training policy?

We encourage potty-training to take place over a holiday, long weekend, or PDO break to make the transition easier. Children will not be able to wear "big kid" underwear until they are secure in the process. Also, children in the Butterflies classes are expected to be completely potty-trained and able to use the restroom independently prior to beginning the school year.