Do you have entrance requirements?

Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool is a Christ-centered organization that welcomes all children ages 2½ through 5.

Children must be at least 2½ years old and must be potty trained (independent toileting), or be able to handle a Pull-Up on their own in order to be eligible for enrollment, provided the school can meet the needs of the child.

GSLS Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, athletic and other school-administered programs. All rights, privileges, programs, and activities are generally made available to students at our school. See our "Notice of Non-discriminatory Policy as to Students" on our home page.

How do I register my child(ren)?

GSLS Preschool currently offers open enrollment based upon class availability. Please contact the director, at preschool@gslcva.org or 703-437-4511, to ask about class availability or to discuss the best placement for your child.

What are your rates?

Tuition varies by class. See the 2024-2025 Class Offerings and Rates.

My child has special needs. Can you accommodate him/her?

We welcome all children ages 2½ through 5 and celebrate the individual development of each child. However, we cannot guarantee that we can adequately serve children with certain special needs or physical impairments. We will be happy to discuss your child's needs. Please contact the director at preschool@gslcva.org or 703-437-4511.

Do I need to be a member of Good Shepherd for my child(ren) to attend?

Students in our preschool include children of the congregation, children from other faith communities and children from families who have no faith community.

Our school’s purpose is to help preschool children and their families grow in their relationship with God and others through faith in Jesus Christ and to prepare them for a foundation for academic excellence. In response to the love of God through Christ, the school encourages them, by word and by example, to lead lives of praise to God and generous service toward others.

Do you provide after-school care? What are your hours of operation?

We offer a Christ-centered, half-day traditional preschool program, a lunch bunch group as well as an after-care program through 3:15 PM.

The school year at Good Shepherd Lutheran School loosely follows the Fairfax County Public School calendar for holidays and closely for weather-related closings and delays. What is your inclement weather policy?

For the safety of our preschool families and staff, we rely on Fairfax County to determine the closing of schools during inclement weather, or for any other reason. When Fairfax County Public Schools close for weather, we also close.

For complete information on our policy, see our Parent Handbook.