2026-2027 Program Offerings
At Good Shepherd Preschool in Salinas, CA, we offer a nurturing, faith-based early education experience designed to prepare young children for kindergarten and beyond. Our 2026–2027 program includes three preschool classes at our beautiful church campus and two preschool classes at our rustic Grange campus, with extension options and other services to best fit your family’s needs.
What Sets Us Apart
The stunning natural outdoor environment of Corral de Tierra
Small class sizes that meet or exceed best practices for teacher-to-child ratios
Play-based learning as the backbone of our curriculum, with music enrichment
Sensory-rich activities and equipment that nurture the whole child — mind, body, and spirit
Experienced, caring teachers dedicated to preparing your child for future success
Weekly Godly Play (a Montessori-based curriculum) and monthly worship with Fr. Brian
Church Campus
Turquoise Class
3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ages 2.0 to 2.10 on August 11th
12 student class size
Green Class
5 days per week (Monday through Friday)
From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ages 2.0 to 3.0 on August 11th
12 student class size
Yellow Class
5 days per week (Monday through Friday)
From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ages 2.11 to 3.5 on August 11th
15 student class size
Grange Campus
Purple Class
5 days per week (Monday through Friday)
From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ages 3.6 to 4.1 on August 11th
15 student class size
Red Class
5 days per week (Monday through Friday)
From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ages 4.2+ on August 11th
8 student class size
Toro Park After-School Play (ASP)
5 days per week (Monday through Friday)
From 2:20 p.m. pickup at Toro to 3:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.
Ages T-K and Kinder
8 student capacity
Additional Services
Preschool Program Extensions
We offer convenient preschool program extensions to provide working families with flexible before-school and after-school care options.
Morning Care:
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Afternoon Care:
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Evening Care: (must be 2.6+)
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Morning Shuttles
We offer helpful morning shuttle services between Good Shepherd Preschool (GS) and Toro Park Elementary (Toro) to make drop-off easier for busy families.
GS to Toro: 7:30 a.m.
Toro to GS: 8:00 a.m.
Monday through Friday
Ages 2.0 - Kinder
8 student capacity per shuttle run
