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Good Shepherd Episcopal School

1207 Winding Way Dr, Friendswood, TX 775465.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
1997
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About Good Shepherd Episcopal School

Good Shepherd Episcopal School is a licensed child care center in Friendswood, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 9, 1997, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and pre-k.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-based

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Normal school hours: 8:30 to 12:00 | 3 or 5 days a week”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based
Discounts10% tuition discount to active duty military personnel
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Good Shepherd Episcopal School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $167 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Galveston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Good Shepherd Episcopal School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1997
License number
#137253
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “After review of the operation handbook, it didn't have a statement acquiring special needs children. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Three of six student records did not contain an emergency contact address.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policy did not contain a promotion of physical activity section.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Good Shepherd Episcopal School

Is Good Shepherd Episcopal School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 9, 1997.

When was Good Shepherd Episcopal School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Good Shepherd Episcopal School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Good Shepherd Episcopal School care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Good Shepherd Episcopal School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Good Shepherd Episcopal School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Good Shepherd Episcopal School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 992-1357 to ask.

What is Good Shepherd Episcopal School's phone number?

(281) 992-1357.

Where is Good Shepherd Episcopal School?

1207 Winding Way Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Friendswood, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).