How to Contact or Enroll at Good Shepherd School for Children (goodss.org)

Good Shepherd School for Children is a not-for-profit early childhood education school and therapy center in West St. Louis County, Missouri. Families can reach it by phone at 314.469.0606, visit in person at 1170 Timber Run Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, or start the process through its online inquiry forms. It is currently enrolling for all age groups, and tours run Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ways to Contact the School

The school provides two distinct inquiry forms: one for general child care and enrollment questions, and one for families whose primary interest is special needs support or therapy services. Choosing the right form helps route your question to the appropriate team.

Who the School Serves

Good Shepherd offers two main options under its mission of helping each child reach his or her full potential:

• Early childhood education and care for children from 6 weeks old until entry into kindergarten, in a setting that includes both typically developing children and those with special needs.
• Pediatric therapy for children up to age 18, including speech, occupational, physical, and developmental therapy delivered by licensed therapists.

The early learning center keeps enrollment small — 78 full-time students — and allows up to 33 percent of children in each classroom to have special needs. According to the school, last year it served 129 children, 60 of whom had special needs. Special needs supported include the autistic spectrum, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, global developmental delays, and other disorders.

Tuition Rates

Current published rates, based on a 5-day-per-week schedule:

The lower rate applies once a child turns 2. Part-time schedules are considered on a case-by-case basis, so families needing fewer than five days per week should ask directly rather than assume a standard part-time rate.

If You Primarily Need Therapy

Outpatient therapy is often covered by insurance, and the school states its therapy team can help families navigate the related paperwork. If therapy — rather than full-day child care — is your main need, use the special needs inquiry form or call to ask about the intake process and insurance handling before enrolling.

What to Do Next

1. Decide whether you are seeking child care, therapy, or both.
2. Call 314.469.0606 or submit the matching inquiry form (general or special needs).
3. Ask about a tour — in person during weekday hours or via the virtual tour option.
4. Confirm current tuition, schedule options, and any insurance questions for therapy services.

Because the school is enrolling across all age groups, contacting it early is the most direct way to confirm availability for your child's age.