Child care center

Good Shepherd Preschool

Eldora, IA

open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $161

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About

About Good Shepherd Preschool

Good Shepherd Preschool is a licensed child care center in Eldora, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with preschool.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-based

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Type: Child care center
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Hours today: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Capacity: Not listed

Hours

MondayToday	9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday	9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

Hours it lists: “Four Year Old Program: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 12:30pm-3:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Programs	Preschool
Approach	Faith-based (St. Paul Lutheran Church, LCMS), Play-based
Curriculum	Heggerty phonemic awareness
Daily life	Snacks provided

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Good Shepherd Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hardin County has a median price of $161 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.

Hardin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161

Home daycare$106

Toddler

Center$139

Home daycare$104

Preschool

Center$139

Home daycare$104

School age

Center$111

Home daycare$101

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 Preschool

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Licensed Center
License number: #18088

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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

Building, equipment and play areas 3
Other rules 1

For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

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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Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  109.11(2)a
  “The center will provide sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture. It must meet the developmental, activity and special needs of the children.”
- Building, equipment and play areas
  109.11(2)a
  “The center will provide sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture. It must meet the developmental, activity and special needs of the children.”
Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Other rules
  109.10(1)a
- Building, equipment and play areas
  109.11(3)a
  “Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
Feb 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
- Other rules
  109.10(1)a

Copied from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Good Shepherd Preschool

Is Good Shepherd Preschool licensed?

Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Good Shepherd Preschool last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Good Shepherd Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Good Shepherd Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Good Shepherd Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (641) 858-5928 to ask.

What is Good Shepherd Preschool's phone number?

(641) 858-5928.

Where is Good Shepherd Preschool?

Eldora, IA.

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