Good Shepherd lutheran preschool
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool is a Christ-centered school. Teaching children about Jesus, their Savior, is our primary mission. Our objective is to provide the children with experiences that will help prepare them for kindergarten while at the same time teaching them about Jesus and how His Word applies to every part of their daily lives. Our preschool offers a 3-year-old (3K) program for children beginning their preschool experience and a 4-year-old (4K) program for children ages four and five to help prepare them for success in kindergarten.
OUR CURRICULUM
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool is affiliated with St. Stephen’s Lutheran School in Beaver Dam.
A typical day at our preschool is centered around the Word of God. Activities will include specific themes each week, and using these themes, we explore all curriculum areas (language arts, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, pre-math, art and science) in a developmentally-appropriate, creative fashion.
Our Objectives
To work with parents in teaching the truths of God’s Word.
To encourage each child to speak to God in prayer.
To inspire love of learning.
To teach cooperation in working and playing with others.
To provide new learning experiences.
To provide good listening and speaking experiences.
To give each child the opportunity to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies and school-administered programs.
For more information or to enroll your child, visit our Facebook page or contact our director, Mrs. Kim Steinberg.
“The Preschool has been an essential part of our children’s education. We have had two kids go through the Preschool and wouldn’t have had it any other way. We appreciate the dedication to our children and the importance of a Christian-based curriculum that will be carried throughout their lives.”
3-Year-Old (3K) Preschool Program
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool offers 3-Year Old Preschool sessions on Mondays/Wednesdays and Tuesdays/Thursdays from 8:30 to 11:00am.
Potty training is required for all children enrolled in 3-Year Old Preschool.
A nutritious snack will be available each day. Each child will receive a half-pint of milk at snack time. Parents will be asked to provide a nutritious snack for the class at various times throughout the year.
Tuition Costs
2023-2024 School Year: $828 yearly tuition ($92/month)
*$25 registration fee due with enrollment application
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool also offers a three-day (Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays) and five-day 4K Program that is available for four- to five-year-olds. Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, our three-day and five-day 4K programs are being held both in the mornings (8:30-11:00am) and afternoons (12:30-3:00pm). The five-day 4K Program offers an expanded version of the three-day 4K Program.
Potty training is required for all children enrolled in the 4K Program.
A nutritious snack will be available each day. Each child will receive a half-pint of milk at snack time. Parents will be asked to provide a nutritious snack for the class at various times throughout the year.
Tuition Costs
2023-2024 School Year:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - $1,089 yearly tuition ($121/month)
Monday through Friday - $1,359 yearly tuition ($151/month)
*$25 registration fee due with enrollment application
4-Year-Old (4K) Preschool Program
Extended Care
An Extended Care program is available for children enrolled in one of the preschool programs. Care is available from 6:30am to 5:30pm on days that preschool is in session. Primary care providers will be Mrs. Theel, Mrs. Chavez-Schepp, and Mrs. Heyer. They offer Christian-based care with age-appropriate activities.
Families can use Extended Care for their convenience on days their child has a preschool session or as their primary childcare.
Additionally, we offer Extended Care for two-year-old children of our preschool families. Two-year-olds do not need to be potty trained to attend Extended Care.
Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, the cost per child for Extended Care is as follows:
First 15 hours each week: $5.50/hour
Hours over 15 each week: $4.50/hour
Extended Care hours will only be charged for hours the child is not in a preschool session. Hours will be tracked in 15-minute increments. Families are not required to commit to any number of hours per week. Costs will be deducted weekly from a prepaid account set up for each family.
Families will be responsible for breakfast and lunch for their children, but morning and afternoon snacks and beverage will be provided by Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool. A refrigerator will be available for food brought in for the children.
Parents are asked to indicate their interest in using the Extended Care Program when they enroll their child in preschool.
For more information about Extended Care, please call the preschool at 920-885-4317.
“We are confident we made the best choice when selecting a preschool for our son. The Christian-based curriculum, paired with loving instruction from the teachers, has prepared him both academically and socially for kindergarten.”
MEET OUR Staff
Kim Steinberg, Director
Kim Steinberg is the Early Childhood Director and 4K teacher at Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool.
She graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in December 1984 with a Bachelors Of Science degree in Elementary Education. She began her teaching career in September 1993 when she joined the staff of Community Care Inc. as a preschool teacher. She accepted a Call to help start Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool and become the teacher and director in March 1997.
In addition to teaching at Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool, Kim also taught part-time at St. John’s Lutheran School in Juneau as their preschool teacher from 1998 to 2004. In the fall of 2004, she was called to be the full-time preschool teacher and director at Good Shepherd so that we could share the love of Jesus with more children.
In the spring of 2017, Kim also earned her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Tracy Rabata
Tracy Rabata is the 3K teacher and afternoon 4K teaching assistant / substitute teacher at Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool.
Each year Tracy says it’s a privilege to be the first teacher for so many children! She looks forward to meeting and getting to know all of Good Shepherd’s preschool and extended care families. For almost 25 years now, she has enjoyed the great privilege of sharing God’s Word with our little lambs!
Along with her work at Good Shepherd, Tracy is also blessed with a wonderful family: husband, Randy; son Benjamin who lives in De Forest and son Ryan & daughter-in-law Jade who live in Beaver Dam. She is a member at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fox Lake, where she and her husband enjoy volunteering in many ways.
Outside of work Tracy enjoys the outdoors, concerts, and lots of family time. God has blessed her in so many ways!
Sarah Heyer
Sarah Heyer is a teacher for Good Shepherd’s Extended Care program, primarily working with the 3/4K kids. She has been working in the program since July 2022 and absolutely loves that God has directed her to this profession!
Sarah was born and raised in Beaver Dam. She has two children: Abram (born 2017) and Nora (born 2019), who are both Good Shepherd Preschool kids. She also has two cats named Henry and Ruby. Sarah officially became a member of Good Shepherd Church in June 2024.
In 2017, Sarah earned her associates degree in business management at Moraine Park Technical College.
Sarah looks forward to meeting the preschool children and families!
Heather Chavez-Schepp
Heather Chavez-Schepp is the morning 3K teaching assistant at Good Shepherd Preschool, as well as a childcare provider in Good Shepherd’s Extended Care Program.
Heather ran a small in-home daycare for the past seven years. Many of the kids she watched attended Good Shepherd Preschool and 4K programs.
She has a wonderful husband Mike, daughter Gabby, and son Christian. She also has two very precious dogs, Bailey and Mickey.
She loves doing crafts, reading, and spending time with her family.
She is looking forward to getting to know your children!
Ethan Schulz
Ethan Schulz is a morning 4K teaching assistant at Good Shepherd Preschool, as well as a lunch supervisor for Good Shepherd’s Extended Care Program.
Ethan was born in 2004 and raised mostly in Wisconsin, though he spent six years in Minnesota as a child (don’t worry, he’s a Packers fan!). Ethan graduated from St. Stephen’s Lutheran School in 2018 and Lakeside Lutheran High School in 2022.
Ethan’s father, David, is principal at St. Stephen’s Lutheran School. His mother, Amanda, works as a secretary in Watertown, and also as the custodian for Good Shepherd. Ethan has one older brother, Dustin, who is married to Bridgette; and three younger sisters, Kathryn, Jordyn, and Ashlyn.
In his spare time, Ethan loves making homemade creations in the kitchen.
Ethan started at Good Shepherd in October 2022 and enjoys getting to know the children!
Rachel Reichert
Rachel Reichert is a morning teaching assistant at Good Shepherd Preschool.
Rachel received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 2008, and has since been working on and off as either a teacher or teaching assistant. During her career, Rachel has also been blessed to work with children of many different ages, from infants all the way through high school!
Rachel has lived in Beaver Dam since 2020 with her husband and six children.
Rachel enjoys spending time with her family, as well as exercising, reading, and baking.
Rachel is very excited to work with the students and families here at Good Shepherd Preschool!
Elizabeth Luedtke
Elizabeth Luedtke is a childcare provider in the preschool’s Extended Care program, primarily working with the two-year-olds.
Elizabeth (Beth) grew up in Beaver Dam and met her husband in high school. They were married in 1999. A year later, God gifted them with their first of seven children who now range in age from 23 to 3yrs old.
Beth graduated from Madison College in 2002 with a degree in graphic design. She adapted to doing freelance artwork and teaching art at area libraries. As her family grew, she opened an in-home daycare which continued until 2020.
Beth loves creating, exploring, hiking, and canoeing but nurturing children has been the greatest inspiration for her to become the best version of herself. She knows being able to care for preschoolers at Good Shepherd is an honor and a blessing!
Amanda Schulz
Amanda Schulz is a childcare provider in the preschool’s Extended Care Program, primarily working with the two-year-olds. She has also been our church and school custodian since 2020.
Amanda and her family moved to Beaver Dam in 2015 when her husband David began teaching at St. Stephen’s School.
Amanda has five children: Dustin (Bridgette), Ethan, Kathryn, Jordyn, and Ashlyn. She also has two dogs, Dixie and Kayda.
When Amanda isn’t working at Good Shepherd, you can find her sitting on the bleachers or running along the cross-country trail cheering on her kids, or making numerous trips to Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills.
Christian education is a big part of Amanda’s life and family and she looks forward to being a stepping stone in our Good Shepherd Extended Care.