At Wacousta Cooperative Preschool, we embrace child-led teaching strategies like the Reggio Emilia approach and others to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. Through play-based learning, we encourage curiosity and growth in areas like literacy, STEM, and social-emotional development. Our outdoor playground and imaginative play stations inspire exploration, while our STEM activities merge hands-on learning with critical thinking. The Reggio Emilia approach ensures every child's experience is unique, fostering creativity and a lifelong love of learning. Join us and see your child thrive!
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30 min
The Acorns
Session 1: Mon, Wed & Fri
Session 2: Tues & Thurs
Session 1 & 2: All 5 Days
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Children in this class must be at least 30 months old. This class tends to be children who are new to school, are away from home for the first time, or need a softer introduction to school.
The Toadstools
Session 1: Mon/Wed/Fri
Session 2: Tues/Thurs
Session 1&2: All 5 days
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Children in this class are recommended to be at least 3 years old. This class will have children from 3-5 years old.
The Sprouts
Session 1: Mon/Wed/Fri
Session 2: Tues/Thurs
Session 1&2: All 5 days
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
For children 18 - 30 months old. Children must be able to sit up independently, walk, drink from a cup, and be eating solid foods. Children are aged 18-30 months.
*This class has very limited spaces available!
Enrollment Details
Tuition is paid monthly. Invoices are sent on the 15th and due on the 30th. Late payments are subject to a late fee. Tuition is paid evenly over all 10 months of the school year, September-June. Enrollment for the current school year will remain open until all spots are filled.
Wacousta Cooperative Preschool welcomes enrollment applications for children ages 18 months through 5 years. Our classes include mixed age groups. Children enrolling in preschool must be at least 3 years old by September 1 and fully independent in the bathroom, including using the toilet, wiping, dressing, and undressing.
As a condition of enrollment, each family must volunteer at least once per month. We offer several ways to volunteer, both inside and outside the classroom. Please see our Volunteer Guide for details about volunteer opportunities and family requirements.
WCP accepts DHS/CDC assistance, Tri Share, and Child Care Aware payments for military families. Families may also offset up to 25% of their annual tuition through fundraising profits. Our Tuition Assistance Program is available to all families, regardless of income. Additional information is available at the bottom of this page.
Questions? We’re happy to help! Email us at enrollment@wacoustacooppreschool.org.
A security deposit is required to reserve a place in a class session. The deposit is nonrefundable unless WCP is unable to provide a spot within 30 days of the start of the school year.
Please contact Enrollment or Financial Services for more information.
Tuition Pricing
AM
Monthly Tuition
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Tues/Thurs: $245
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Mon/Wed/Fri: $360
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Mon - Fri: $600
Full Day
Monthly Tuition
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Tues/Thurs: $480
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Mon/Wed/Fri: $720
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Mon - Fri: $1200
Toddler
Monthly Tuition
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Tues/Thurs: $560
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Mon/Wed/Fri: $840
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Mon - Fri: $1350
Early Discovery
Monthly Tuition
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Tues/Thurs: $75
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Mon/Wed/Fri: $115
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Mon - Fri: $185
Afternoon Enrichment
Monthly Tuition
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Tues/Thurs: $90
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Mon/Wed/Fri: $140
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Mon - Fri: $220
Extended Day Package
Monthly Tuition
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Tues/Thurs: $150
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Mon/Wed/Fri: $230
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Mon - Fri: $360
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Enrollment Paperwork
Enrollment paperwork will be accepted during "soft start" week at the class orientation meeting. Details will be shared by the end of summer. You may collect a health appraisal and immunization records from your child's doctor to bring before the start of school.
Tuition Assistance Sources
High quality childcare is hard to find. Paying for it shouldn't be.
Below is a list of resources for tuition assistance. This is not an exhaustive list, but it's a great place to start. Please reach out to WCP's Director if you need additional assistance finding help. We want you with us, and we're here for you.
More information available at MI Kids Matter.
MI Bridges Program
MI Bridges is a program that supports families who may have difficulty affording quality childcare.
Childcare Assistance Information
Find help navigating childcare and early education programs. Information includes assistance programs as well as knowing how to spot a high quality program.
Tuition assistance for military families
Child Care Aware® of America is proud to partner with the United States Military and Department of Defense to serve and support their families through the Fee Assistance and Respite Child Care Programs. To date we have served more than 10 million families and have created a network of more than 10,000 licensed child care providers.
General financial assistance
The United Way offers resources for all sorts of financial challenges from food insecurity, paying bills, student loan debt, and housing.
Scholarships
WCP Scholarship Fund
The WCP Scholarship Fund is a scholarship offered by WCP. These funds are available to any WCP family. We will work to award funds to all that apply. Approval of one family will not take funds from another family. Please email wacoustatreasurer@gmail.com for more information.
Financial Resources
The Great Start to Quality has information for families about free or low-cost childcare in Michigan
Fundraising
Tuition credit through fundraising
Each family has the option to participate in fundraisers for the school. Families can choose to have up to 25% of their tuition paid through a credit from funds raised during our 4 annual fundraisers.
State & Employer Assistance
New tuition assistance program offered through the state of Michigan. This is a 3-way split between the state, your employer, and you to help cover costs.