1Child Information2Family Information3Other Information4Submit Application Child's Full Name* First Middle Last Child's Preferred NameChild's Birthdate* Month Day Year Child's Gender* Male Female Non-Binary Racial and Ethnic Identity*WPELC seeks to build an inclusive community that reflects a wide range of racial and ethnic identities. How does the applicant identify? Please select all that apply. If you prefer not to respond, select “Prefer not to answer.” American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latine Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Another Race (please specify below) Prefer not to answer Another Race (please specify)*Languages Spoken at Home* English Spanish Mandarin Cantonese Arabic Vietnamese Korean Russian French Other Languages (please specify below) Prefer not to answer Other Languages (please specify)*Is this child a returning student?* Yes No Have you previously applied to WPELC for this child?* Yes No Is this child a sibling of a WPELC current student or alum?* Yes No Full Name(s) of Current or Alumni Sibling(s):*Are you also submitting an application for another sibling?* Yes No **All students are required to have a unique application. Please submit separate applications for each child you wish to enroll.**Full Name(s) of Child's Sibling(s)*Class SelectionPlease select the class you wish to enroll in for the 2026-2027 school year.* Parent-Tot (ages 18 months to 2.5 years) Early Learner (ages 2.5 to 3.5 years) Preschool (ages 3.5 to 5 years) Parent-Tot PreferencesParent-Tot Classes meet one day a week from 9:15am-10:45am (1.5 hours per week). Children attend with a parent or guardian. Fees: 1 Day Per Week (1.5 hours per week) – $240 monthly tuition. There is a one-time Activity Fee of $185 for all students.My child will be 18 months old by September 1, 2026 (1 year old by March 1, 2026).*Students must meet this age requirement to be considered for the Parent-Tot Class. Sorry – no exceptions. Yes No Sorry, your child will not be the right age to enroll in this class. Please select another.Parent-Tot Class Preference* Wednesday Thursday Is there any information we should take into consideration with your Class Preference?For example, you may not be able to accept a placement on another day or are coordinating your schedule with a sibling enrolled at WPELC.Early Learner PreferencesEarly Learner Classes meet two or three days a week from 9:00am-11:30am (snack provided). Fees: 2 Days Per Week (5 hours per week) – $375 monthly tuition 3 Days Per Week (7.5 hours per week) – $555 monthly tuition There is a one-time Activity Fee of $185 for all students.My child will be 2.5 years old by September 1, 2026 (2 years old by March 1, 2026).*Students must meet this age requirement to be considered for the Early Learner Class. Sorry – no exceptions. Yes No Sorry, your child will not be the right age to enroll in this class. Please select another.Early Learner Class Preference* 2 Days Per Week – Tuesday / Thursday 3 Days Per Week – Monday / Wednesday / Friday Is there any information we should take into consideration with your Class Preference?For example, you may not be able to accept a placement on another day or are coordinating your schedule with a sibling enrolled at WPELC.FYI Only – Early Learner Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch is an optional extra hour—extending the day to 12:30 p.m. on the days the child attends school—where Early Learners enjoy their home-packed lunch with friends and get more time to play. Details and sign-ups are shared with enrolled families at the start of each school year. Lunch Bunch has an additional fee per semester and is not included in tuition. If interest exceeds capacity, we’ll use a loose lottery system to determine enrollment.Preschool PreferencesPreschool Classes meet two or three days a week from 9:00-1:00 (snack provided and students bring their own lunch). Fees: 2 Days Per Week (8 hours per week) – $495 monthly tuition 3 Days Per Week (12 hours per week) – $750 monthly tuition There is a one-time Activity Fee of $185 for all students.My child will be 3.5 years old by September 1, 2026 (3 years old by March 1, 2026).*Students must meet this age requirement to be considered for the Preschool Class. Sorry – no exceptions. Yes No Sorry, your child will not be the right age to enroll in this class. Please select another.Preschool Class Preference* 2 Days Per Week – Tuesday / Thursday 3 Days Per Week – Monday / Wednesday / Friday Extra Day Explorers Option Preschool classes may opt into Extra Day Explorers, adding one additional day to their weekly schedule. The T/TH (2-day) cohort may add either Monday or Friday. The M/W/F (3-day) cohort may add Tuesday, with priority given to students who are kinder-bound for the following school year. If demand exceeds available spots, placement will be determined by a simple lottery. Extra Days have an additional fee per semester and are not included in tuition. The price of Extra Day Explorers is ~$195 per month (for the T/TH 2-day cohort) and ~$225 per month (for the MWF 3-day cohort) and is subject to change based on the final school schedule and holidays. Is your family interested in signing up for Extra Day Explorers?* Yes No As part of the T/TH (2-day) cohort, you can add a third day to your child’s weekly schedule. Please select your preferred extra day:* Monday Friday As part of the M/W/F (3-day) cohort, you can add a fourth day (Tuesday) to your child’s weekly schedule. Would you like to sign up for Tuesday Extra Day Explorers?* Yes No Is there any information we should take into consideration with your Class Preference?For example, you may not be able to accept a placement on another day or are coordinating your schedule with a sibling enrolled at WPELC.FYI Only – After School Adventures After School Adventures is an optional add-on hour—extending the Preschool day until 2 p.m.—where children dive into focused art and science activities. Details and sign-ups are shared with enrolled families at the start of each school year. This program has an additional per-semester fee and is not included in tuition. If interest exceeds available spots, we use a loose lottery system. Parent / GuardianName* First Last Address* Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Email* Main Phone*Second PhoneOccupation*Name of Business*If not applicable, write NA.Business PhoneDoes this child have a second parent/guardian?* Yes No Second Parent / GuardianName* First Last Address* Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Email* Main Phone*Second PhoneOccupation*Name of Business*If not applicable, write NA.Business PhoneChild's SiblingsDoes this child have one or more siblings?* Yes No Please list siblings in order of birth.Name* First Last Birthdate* Month Day Year Name First Last Birthdate Month Day Year If more than two siblings, please list names and birthdates Student BackgroundDoes your child have any medical conditions (allergies, diabetes, etc) or other special needs?* Yes No Please Explain*Tell Us MoreDoes your child have any previous group experience?* Yes No Please Explain*How did you hear about our school?*Why do you believe our school is a good match for your child and your family?*What aspects of a parent cooperative preschool are most important to you?*Is there anything else that you'd like us to consider along with your application? Admissions Process WPELC considers applications on a loose lottery system, meaning we strive to balance all classes by age and gender. If we cannot offer your child a spot, we will place your child’s name in our Wait Pool and will notify you if a spot becomes available. Application due dates and fees depend on your application status. Key dates and instructions are listed below: Friday, January 30, 2026: Applications for Current Families are due. This includes both Returning Students and Incoming Younger Siblings. To receive priority, your application must be received by Friday, January 30, 2026, and your family must be in good standing. Friday, February 13, 2026: Applications for New Families and Alumni Families are due. Friday, February 27, 2026: Offer of acceptance or waitlist letters are emailed. Please verify that your email is correct on this application.Nondiscrimination Policy WPELC admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and religion to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or religion in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and scholarship program, and athletic and other school administered programs. Please note that, although we are located in a church building, we are nonsectarian. We address the annual holidays as they affect children’s lives.Tuition Assistance WPELC encourages diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or economics. We encourage all families who might benefit from financial assistance to apply for the Tuition Assistance program. Qualification is determined on a need basis and can be granted for any partial amount up to the total tuition due. The Tuition Assistance process and decisions are confidential. To apply for Tuition Assistance, please fill out the application on our website. Timeline: Tuition Assistance applications are due at the same time as admissions applications (January 30, 2026 for Current Families and February 13, 2026 for New and Alumni Families). Families will receive notification of financial assistance awards along with their admission decisions on February 27.If you'd like to learn more about WPELC's Tuition Assistance program, please check the box below. I’d like to be contacted by a school administrator regarding the Tuition Assistance program. Denver Preschool Program Tuition Credit WPELC is a proud participant in the Denver Preschool Program and thus can offer our Pre-K students (age 4 by October 1 of their last preschool year before Kindergarten) the opportunity to apply for DPP-provided tuition credit, given they live within the Denver city limits. DPP is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year.To apply, please go to DPP.org.SignatureFamily Responsibilities Acknowledgement*I understand I am not a member of WPELC until I am notified of my child’s acceptance to the school, have paid the non-refundable retainer fee and have officially accepted a placement offer. Once we become members, I agree to fulfill my responsibilities as set forth in the WPELC Parent Handbook. This application is good for the 2026-2027 school year. If my child is not admitted this year, I understand that we need to apply again for the following year and the application fee will be waived with proof of previous payment. I understand Online Application Acknowledgement*Once you press the Submit button, your information will be sent to Washington Park Early Learning Center. You will receive a confirmation email with your submitted information. If you do not receive this confirmation, your form was not submitted properly. Please email admissions@wpelc.org if you do not receive the confirmation or the submitted information is incorrect. I understand First Parent/Guardian Signature*Second Parent/Guardian Signature*Application Fee New applicants (including siblings) are required to pay a $65 non-refundable application fee. Returning students or second-time applications do NOT need to pay. Upon submitting the application, you will be directed to a page with a link to our PayPal account to complete this transaction. The $65 application fee includes a nonrefundable $25 administrative fee. If a prospective family is not enrolled within six months of paying the fee, the remaining $40 is refundable upon written request, provided the family was not offered a child care slot. Families who are offered a child care slot and decline it are not eligible for a refund.Enrollment FeeEnrollment Fee Amount to Be Charged $0.00
