Our Programs
Toddler
Our two-day toddler program is an ideal introduction to preschool for children 18 to 30 months. Toilet training is not required.
Preschool
We offer a three morning or two afternoon preschool class. Great for children ages 30 months and up. Toilet training is not required.
KinderPrep
KinderPrep is designed for three to five year olds. This class can be combined with our other preschool classes or act as an alternative to junior kindergarten.
Are you interested in becoming more involved in the preschool? Click here to view the Board of Directors Role Summaries!
What’s New
Registration
Are you interested in enrolling? Head over to our Registration Page or Contact us for more information!
Space is secured on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable $23.63 registration fee, along with last month’s tuition, is required to hold your child’s spot and must be submitted along with the completed pre-registration form. E-Transfer wcp.etransfer@gmail.com
Registration continues throughout the school year and is facilitated through the OneList Waterloo Region.
Be sure to read through our Parent Handbook for a more in-depth look at WCP!
Canada-Wide Early Learning and Childcare Plan
According to the provincial government, Ontario families with children five years old and younger in participating licensed child care centres will see their fees reduced, up to 25 per cent, to a minimum of $12 per day once a child care operator enrolls in the program.
In December 2022, parents will see another reduction. In total, fees for families will be reduced, on average, by 50 per cent by the end of this year.
In September 2024, families will see further fee reductions, culminating in a final reduction to an average of $10-a-day child care by September 2025.
However, we are told Waterloo Region will average closer to the $12 per day mark.
DISCLAIMER: Our application to the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care System has now been approved and we are now offering reduced child care fees. Waterloo Co-Operative Preschool is funded in part by Waterloo Region
Upcoming holidays and important dates
Monthly Board Meetings:
Tuesday, February 20 at 6:30pm
Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30pm
Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30pm
Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30pm (this is the AGM and is mandatory to all staff & members)
Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30pm
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that our preschool is situated on the land that is the traditional home of the Chonnonton, Haudenoraunee and Anishinaabe peoples. We extend our respect to all first nations, metis and inuit peoples for their past and present contributions to this land. We also recognize their enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge and philosophies with whom we share this land today.
We encourage our community to continue their reconciliation journey along with us by visiting the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR).
To find out more information about the land that you’re on, visit Native-Land and Whose Land.
Reason for Absence Form
Parents are to inform the Preschool prior to the start of class of any absences using our absence reporting form. The Supervisor will follow up by email as soon as possible or by the end of the child's class time if a report was not received to confirm the reason for absence. If there is no response from the primary contact, the next guardian or emergency contact is contacted until contact has been made. Read the policy here.
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