Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Shepherd's Care Learning Center
About the School
- Shepherd's Care Learning Center in Clearwater, FL offers early childhood education with a preschool program serving 62 students in a religious setting affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.
- Founded in 1905, the school is one of the oldest private early learning programs in the region.
- The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 62:1, with one teacher serving the entire enrollment.
- Shepherd's Care provides summer school sessions and operates within a casual dress code policy.
- The center is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is located in a suburban community near other private schools in Clearwater.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shepherd's Care Learning Center?
The application deadline for Shepherd's Care Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(727) 447-6385
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