Our
Mission Statement
The Wellesley and District Co-operative Preschool is a community resource providing families with an opportunity to enhance a child’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development through exploration and discovery in a nurturing and safe environment. Wellesley Preschool acknowledges that itis funded in part by the Region of Waterloo.
Since 1987
Wellesley & District Cooperative Preschool
The Wellesley and District Cooperative Preschool started in September, 1987 by a group of parents in Wellesley who were eager to find a place where their children could learn and become more independent. The program continues today with families attending from Waterloo, the town of Wellesley and surrounding townships including Perth County. The Wellesley and District Cooperative Preschool is funded in part by the Region of Waterloo.
Our Goals
Goals We Live By
To help children understand the world around them
To help children develop self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence
To encourage respect, honesty, kindness and trust
To foster co-operation, sharing and group skills
To improve physical co-ordination and fine motor skills
To enable children to express themselves through singing, speaking and art
To involve children in philanthropic activities and service to others
About
Our Program
Students Age 2.5-5 Years
The emphasis at Wellesley Cooperative Preschool is on play and socialization. Our goal is to promote a positive self-image, self-confidence and social skills. Subtle learning is incorporated into everyday activities. Several field trips are arranged to support our programming and enhance your child’s school experience.
An enrolled child must be 2 ½ years of age when he/she starts preschool, unless the teacher and board have granted special permission. There will be space for up to 3 children per class who are between the age of 24 and 30 months. Children may be registered anytime during the school year until all spots have been filled.
Class Times
Tues/Thurs: 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Wed/Fri: 9:00 – 11:30 AM
*In the event of lower enrolment, the Board has a right to combine classes as they see fit
Note: For the 2023/2024 school year the Preschool will be changing our hours from 9:00 am – 12 noon as part of a pilot project. This may or may not be continued for future years depending on the success of the pilot
Class School Year and Holidays
Our school operates from September to the middle of June. We follow thesame holiday schedule as the Waterloo Region District School Board. This includes the Christmas holiday, March Break and other statutory holidays.
We operate during Professional Activity (PA) days.
Monthly Fees
(The fees listed below include the reduction by the CWELCC program beginning on January 1, 2023)
- Full Participating $51.59
- Partial Participating $$76.59
- Non-Participating $101.59
Note: Half-time spots (child attending one day/week) cost is 50% of monthly fee +$5.00/month as per Parent Handbook.
Get In Touch
Telephone: 519-656-3132