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 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 2025-2026 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) – $220 monthly tuition. There is a one-time Activity Fee of $185 for all students.My child will be 18 months old by September 1, 2025 (1 year old by March 1, 2025).*Students must meet this age requirement to be considered for the Parent-Tot Class. Sorry – no exceptions. Yes No 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) – $340 monthly tuition 3 days per week (7.5 hours per week) – $505 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, 2025 (2 years old by March 1, 2025).*Students must meet this age requirement to be considered for the Early Learner Class. Sorry – no exceptions. Yes No 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 (Previously known as Enrichment): WPELC offers an optional one-hour extended day option (until 12:30pm) after regular class time during the days the child attends school. Students bring a sack lunch and participate in extra activities in a smaller group. Due to licensing ration regulations, Lunch Bunch is limited in the number of students per day. Sign-up and payment for Lunch Bunch occurs per semester in August and December. 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) – $455 monthly tuition 3 days per Week (12 hours per week) – $685 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, 2025 (3 years old by March 1, 2025).*Students must meet this age requirement to be considered for the Preschool Class. Sorry – no exceptions. Yes No Preschool Class Preference* 2 Days Per Week – Tuesday / Thursday 3 Days Per Week – Monday / Wednesday / Friday Extra Day Explorers Option (Previously known as Extended Day)*We offer an additional class day for our Tuesday/Thursday Preschool students on Mondays and/or Fridays. Each day is limited to 8 students. Is your family interested in signing up for Extra Day Explorers? Yes No What day(s) are you interested in signing up for Extra Day Explorers? (Select all that apply). Monday 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 – After School Adventures (Previously known as Enrichment): WPELC offers an optional one-hour extended day option (until 2pm) after regular class time during the days the child attends school. Students participate in extra activities in a smaller group. Due to licensing regulations, After School Adventures is limited in the number of students per day. Sign-up and payment for After School Adventures occurs per semester in August and December. 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 31, 2025: 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 31, 2025 and your family must be in good standing. Friday, February 14, 2025: Applications for New Families and Alumni Families are due. Friday, February 28, 2025: 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 31, 2025 for Current Families and February 14, 2025 for New and Alumni Families). Families will receive notification of financial assistance awards along with their admission decisions.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 25-26 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 2025-2026 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.Enrollment FeeEnrollment Fee Amount to Be Charged $0.00
