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Mornings Only

Session 1: Mon/Wed/Fri

Session 2: Tues/Thurs

Session 1&2: All 5 days

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Drop off begins 5 mins before class start and ends 10 mins after class end

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Full Day

Session 1: Mon/Wed/Fri

Session 2: Tues/Thurs

Session 1&2: All 5 days

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Drop off begins 5 mins before class start and ends 10 mins after class end

Full Day

Session: Monday - Friday

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Drop off begins 5 mins before class start and ends 10 mins after class ends.

 

Enrollment for this program must first be completed through the Eaton RESA website. WCP GSRP enrollment is subject to approval first by Eaton RESA GSRP process, then through GSRP. This program is low or no-cost and is need-based.

Tuition & Enrollment

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 is happy to accept enrollment applications from students aged 3 through 5 years. Classes are mixed ages, but students must be at least 3 by September 1. Students MUST be able to FULLY INDEPENDENTLY use the bathroom on their own. This includes wiping, using the potty, dressing and undressing. WCP is not licensed to help with bathroom use. Students not able to use the bathroom independently may be disenrolled.

 

Enrollment is first come first served & open to all. Enrollment for the upcoming school year will begin in February of the current school year. Currently enrolled families will have the first opportunity to enroll for the next school year.

As a condition of enrollment, all families are required to volunteer at least once each month. Volunteering can be done either in or out of the classroom with multiple options available. Any family member who has passed a background check performed by WCP may fulfil the volunteer requirement. The Volunteer Guide includes more detailed information about volunteering and requirements for families.

 

We're excited to be able to offer a GSRP classroom starting Fall 2024! GSRP is a FREE preschool program offered in partnership with Eaton RESA. Enrollment in GSRP must first be completed on the Eaton RESA website. More information about GSRP and enrollment can be found here.

 

Tuition rates are shown based on basic class offerings. Our school prides itself of inclusion of all families and all students. WCP is happy to accept families receiving DHS/CDC assistance. Families also have the opportunity to offset up to 25% of annual tuition costs with fundraising profits. WCP also has its own Tuition Assistance Program available that is open to ALL families regardless of income level. Please see the bottom of this page for more information on further tuition assistance. Questions? We're happy to help! Email us at wacoustacooppreschool@gmail.com.

 

In order to hold a spot in one of our class sessions an enrollment fee must be paid. There is a non-refundable $50 enrollment fee for each AM session enrolled, and a $100 enrollment fee for each full day session enrolled. For example, enrolling in MWF AM requires an enrollment fee of $50. Enrolling in M-F AM requires a $100 enrollment fee. This is because the enrollment fee holds 1 spot per child per session so, enrolling in multiple sessions requires multiple holds. Additionally, June 30 a security deposit equal to one month's tuition is due. The first tuition payment is due by August 30. Families are welcome to pay monthly, quarterly, biannually, or annually also.

 

Please email enrollment inquiries or financial inquiries for more information.

$245/mo.

Tues/Thurs Morning Class Session

$345/mo.

Mon/Wed/Fri Morning Class Session

$590/mo.

MWF & TTh Class Sessions

(This option is considered 2 class sessions)

$445/mo.

Tues/Thurs Full Day Class Session

$645/mo.

Mon/Wed/Fri Full Day Class Session

$1090/mo.

MWF & TTh Class Sessions (This option is considered 2 class sessions)

$50/AM Session

Non-refundable enrollment fee for morning only (due for each session)

$100/ Full Day Session

Non-refundable enrollment fee for full day (due for each class session)

Full Day classes will bring a lunch & snack each day. Full Day class will have 2 recess periods, 1 snack, & a rest period. 
Morning classes will bring one snack each day & will spend at least 30 minutes outside each day.

All students will bring a water bottle with water each day.

Ready to join our community?

Apply below!

Enrollment Application

Enrollment will remain open until all spots are filled. The "Apply" link will not work during the enrollment period that is only open to current families. To hold a spot, the enrollment application and enrollment fee must be completed. An invoice will be sent to the email listed on the application so please double check for accuracy. (Security deposit equal to one month's tuition is due June 30. September tuition is due by Aug 30.) 

Enrollment Paperwork

This paperwork is due at or before Parent Orientation each year, or before attendance may begin. Health forms must be dated within 1 year. All paperwork must be complete, accurate, and turned in to WCP. You will also find an application for state childcare assistance and the WCP Tuition Assistance Program. These are both optional. Please reach out if you need help with the assistance application. Click "Click HERE" to access the Registration Paperwork folder in Google Drive. 

Parent Information Packet

Here you will find information on volunteering, being part of a cooperative preschool, our Family Handbook and more. Please look over the documents included to ensure WCP is the best fit for your family. Click the "Click HERE" button to access the folder in Google Drive.

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.

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

MI Bridges Program

MI Bridges is a program that supports families who may have difficulty affording quality childcare.

Michigan Department of Education

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.

Childcare.gov

Federal Support

This includes a long list of resources for how to find childcare tuition assistance from a variety of sources.

 Michigan United Way

General financial assistance

The United Way offers resources for all sorts of financial challenges from food insecurity, paying bills, student loan debt, and housing.

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.

Scholarships

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.

WUMC

Scholarship

Wacousta United Methodist Church has a small scholarship available for 1 family each year. Awarded based on need. Please email wacoustatreasurer@gmail.com for more information.

Great Start to Quality

Financial Resources

The Great Start to Quality has information for families about free or low-cost childcare in Michigan

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