Register
How to register
Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Registrations are accepted at any point in the school year. View our Pre-registration Info Sheet here.
Families must first submit an application for Waterloo Co-operative Preschool through Waterloo Region’s OneList: https://regionofwaterloo.onehsn.com
Families must also complete our Pre-registration form
Your non-refundable membership fee, $23.63, will be due once a space has been confirmed for your child. This fee must be sent via e-transfer to wcp.etransfer@gmail.com. Be sure to include your child’s full name in the e-transfer message. Once we have received your membership fee, we will send you the full registration package which is required to complete your child’s enrollment We would also be happy to arrange a tour for you and your child.
Membership is valid from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
For more information about Waterloo Co-operative Preschool and to see our program statement, please read through our Parent Handbook.
Using OneList
OneList is a centralized website where parents can register, review applications, and access waiting lists for all licensed early learning and child care programs.
Once you’ve created a OneList account, follow these steps to find Waterloo Co-operative Preschool:
Select “Waterloo Region Licensed Child Care.”
Log in to your account.
If subsidy support is required, click “Request Support.”
Click on “Apply to Programs.” Choose “Waterloo Region Licensed Child Care.”
Enter your preferred start date.
On the Care Requirements page, you can opt to check the days of the week you wish to be at the preschool as well as whether you’re interested in a “Half Day AM” or “Half Day PM” program. Click “Next Step.”
Once you reach the Program Selection screen, check “Nursery/Pre-school Co-op Based” under “Provider Type” at the right hand side of the page.
Scroll down to find Waterloo Co-operative Preschool in the list and click “Show Programs.” Click the “Apply” button next to the program you’re interested in.
Please note: if you’re having difficulty with the OneList process, contact our Administrator for help.
Waterloo Childcare Subsidy Program
If there is a need for support with paying for Childcare services, a program is offered through the Region of Waterloo. Eligibility and Application details can be found in the below link.
*Important Note Regarding Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC) Plan: The eligibility of our application to opt-in to the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care System has been confirmed. This Fee Policy is subject to change based on CWELCC Plan terms and funding. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
CWELCC will impact our Base Fees (Registration/Membership fee and monthly tuition). Base fees are those fees that are required in order for the child to attend the Preschool. Our Non-Base Fees (Opt out fees, any fees that are charged due to missed Obligations [see below], late fees, field trips, etc) are those that are not required as families can choose to volunteer. These are not subject to CWELCC and therefore will not change in conjunction with the Base fees.
Are you interested in becoming more involved in the preschool? Click here to view the Board of Directors Role Summaries!