Good Shepherd Education Center
CONTINUING - FULL305 Smallwood Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602, USA
Regulated/Licensed in Charles County County, Maryland
- Licensed for
- 110 children
The public record
- License number
- 1746213167844x821022048619283600
- License status
- CONTINUING - FULL
- License type
- Regulated/Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 110 children
- Address
- 305 Smallwood Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602, USA
- County
- Charles County County
- Phone
- +13016457550
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 1, 1968
- License expires
- April 30, 2027
What Maryland licensed
- Licence type
- Continuing - Full
- Status on record
- In Good Standing
- First licensed
- September 1, 1968
- Licence runs through
- April 30, 2027
- Licensed infant places
- 0
- Licensed school-age places
- 12
- Schedule
- Full Year
- Family Network region
- Central Maryland South
Maryland publishes an infant band and a school-age band and no others, so these are not a total capacity and say nothing about toddler or preschool places.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Restroom
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 15 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star14
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
As a parent, I was very disappointed with this school. On my daughter’s second day, I expected the staff to help her feel comfortable, but instead, she was ignored. No one greeted her or offered support to ease her shyness. What concerned me even more was seeing that when some children were crying, the staff just let them sit and cry without comfort or guidance. For me, that shows a lack of care and attention that every child deserves. My daughter is not new to being in a school setting—she goes to Sunday class and also attends French class, and she does just fine there. She may be shy at first, but with a little warmth and encouragement, she opens up quickly. Sadly, that basic nurturing environment wasn’t present here. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this school for families looking for a supportive and caring atmosphere for their children.
Kasuma BoonpairoteSep 16, 2025We loved GSEC with our first child, so when it was time to enroll our second, we were excited and at peace knowing he would be in the very best hands. Our family is also big fans of Ms. Banky. Her welcoming smile and loving care is combined with security awareness and tangible faith. Truly, what more could a parent ask for?
Shayla Taylor JacksonSep 5, 2025Love GSEC and the staff/teachers! My son started out really shy and quiet. He loved to play on his own since he's the only child. But after a few months, he started playing with his classmates and made friends. The teachers take their time with the kids, to get to know them and help them get out of their shell. My son loves them all! Shout out to Mrs. Merchant, Mrs. Banky, Ms. Kennedy, Ms. D, Ms. Lincoln, Ms. Holt.
Melissa Ann EstrellaMay 6, 2025We're thoroughly impressed with GSEC! They've done an outstanding job with our child, and we truly appreciate their partnership in our child's educational journey. Compared to our previous experiences with daycare, GSEC stands out for its exceptional staff. We'd like to extend special recognition to Ms. Banky, Ms. Merchant, Ms. Holtz, Ms. Chandler, Ms. Smith, and every staff member who has been excellent in their care and dedication. We highly recommend GSEC to anyone seeking top-notch childcare. Thank you, GSEC, for all that you do!
D CFeb 18, 2025Excellent standards and great communication. My child did very well there. He is now ahead of his classmates.
Anna WilliamsNov 16, 2022Our children were there three years and our experience was excellent.
Cheyla MasonJul 16, 2022
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about Good Shepherd Education Center
Is Good Shepherd Education Center a licensed child care provider in Maryland?
- Yes. Good Shepherd Education Center holds Maryland licence 1746213167844x821022048619283600, listed as "CONTINUING - FULL" by the Office of Child Care, Maryland State Department of Education in Charles County. The licence is recorded as Continuing - Full, running to April 30, 2027. Confirm current standing with the Office of Child Care before enrolling.
What does Maryland record about Good Shepherd Education Center's standing?
- Maryland records Good Shepherd Education Center's status as "In Good Standing". That is a single status field in a snapshot, not a compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. Maryland publishes inspection findings separately at checkccmd.org and they are not included here.
How many children is Good Shepherd Education Center licensed for?
- Maryland's record lists 12 school-age places for Good Shepherd Education Center. Those are the only two age bands this dataset publishes, so they are not a total capacity and do not describe toddler or preschool places. Ask the provider for its full licensed capacity.
Does Good Shepherd Education Center operate all year?
- Maryland records Good Shepherd Education Center as a "Full Year" programme. That is the schedule on the licence record rather than a timetable, so confirm term dates and closures with the provider.
Does this page show inspection results for Good Shepherd Education Center?
- No. Maryland inspects licensed child care programmes and publishes the results through Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects Good Shepherd Education Center's inspection history either way. This page's record comes from Maryland Family Network's LOCATE service, which carries licence and status data rather than inspection findings.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the State Department of Education, Office of Child Care. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. The Maryland Family Network LOCATE child care search, licence 1746213167844x821022048619283600. Inspection findings are published separately by the Office of Child Care on Check Child Care Maryland and are not included on this page.
- Context. Our explainer on how Maryland daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Maryland child care assistance.
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