As of February 27th, 2024 all classes at WECP are fully enrolled for the 2024/25 school year!

Waitlists are available for each class.

For more information please contact our registrar, Kalyn: wecpregistrar00@gmail.com

WELCOME TO 2024/25 WECP REGISTRATION!

We have carefully prepared the following guide to provide a clear understanding of responsibilities when becoming a member of our CO-OP.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ IT Closely.

West edmonds co-op & FLED structure

West Edmonds Cooperative Preschool is affiliated with the Family Life Education Department (FLED) at Edmonds College. Co-op members are required to enroll as students at Edmonds College in a for-credit class through the Family Life Education Department. Edmonds College provides on-site College Instructors. Our Instructors come with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the areas of early childhood development and parenting education.

Think of being a part of the co-op as being in a class that focuses on early childhood development and parenting education. The time spent working in the class room with our teachers and preschoolers is considered “lab” credits while the member meetings are the “lecture” portion of the class.

In the name "Cooperative," there is an implied spirit of mutual helpfulness and community building. The following guidelines are prepared to help the Cooperative operate effectively and efficiently. Please read and agree to the following before registering for our preschool. Our goal is to provide a very clear representation of expectations for all potential members. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to our registrar: wecpregistrar00@gmail.com

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

—very important, please read closely-

Your responsibility as part of the preschool is to support the teacher on the days you work in the classroom by helping with projects, materials, organization and cleaning.  Most importantly, you engage in play and activities with the students at their eye level. You provide encouragement and support to the children to try new activities and help the children negotiate and cooperate. The teacher directs the members in understanding their role in the classroom, briefly explaining the projects for the day, and their expectations for the children. Members also help one another with their roles as Teacher Assistants. All of the following Member Participation Requirements must be met to be a member in good standing.

CLASSROOM WORKDAY

  • As previously stated, the classroom work day is an important part of your role in the co-op preschool structure. As a member you are an enrolled student at Edmonds College and the time spent working at the preschool accounts for the required “lab” credits. It is your responsibility to work in the classroom, once a week, per enrolled preschooler.

    MEMBER MEETING AND ORIENTATION ATTENDANCE

  • As a member you are a student at Edmonds College and the monthly member meetings accounts for the required “lecture” credits.

  • The enrolled caregiver is REQUIRED to attend a monthly Member Meeting held at Edmonds College. Member Meetings are held at 6:30pm-8:30pm on the third Wednesday of each month, September through May. Attendance is also required at a one-time Orientation meeting at the beginning of the year.

  • Member meetings are in two parts: The first is the business portion of the meeting is a review of financials and preschool. The second is the parent education portion of the meeting which is the considered the “lecture” part of your Edmonds College credit requirement and typically includes an activity.

  • Member Meeting participation is imperative to insure the success of the preschool and so that we, as a community, can meet the needs of our children. ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING IS REQUIRED. Any missed portion of a meeting counts as an entire missed meeting. Attendance forms for the business and education portions of the meeting are provided for acknowledgment of attendance.    

    CLASS ARRIVAL AND PICK-UP

    We are not a “drop off” type of facility. We cannot accommodate early drop off or late pick up. You are expected to be on time to class. Class cannot begin until all working caregivers are present. For pick-up, two working grown-ups will be designated to stay until all children have been picked up. Late pick ups are disruptive to the flow of class transition as well as to other members.

    If this conflicts with your schedule or life style you might consider a

    different avenue of preschool with a different structure.

    MEMBER JOBS & BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS

You are required to perform an assigned job for your class or the whole preschool. Alternatively you could perform a board member position.

Potential jobs include but are not limited to:

  • Laundry Helper

  • Dramatic Play Helper

  • Sensory Bin

  • Hallway Display Team

  • Field Trip Coordinator

  • Winter Social/Potluck Coordinator

  • Fundraising Committee Representative

  • Play-Dough Maker

  • End Of Year Book Helper

  • Special Events Committee Representative

  • Portable Sink Duty

  • Gardener

  • Little Library Maintenance

Click here for more detailed descriptions of each member job.

Board Members

Board members are exempt from weekly classroom cleaning, mid-year, and year-end cleanings, and do not have to hold an additional classroom or member job. Board members are required to attend a monthly Planning Board meetings, held from 6:30-8:30pm on the first Wednesday of each month (except July). Board members also receive training and support from Edmonds College’s Family Life Education Department

The following is a list of Planning Board Officers positions.

  • Chairperson

  • Vice Chairperson 

  • Treasurer

  • Secretary

The following is a Non-Officer Planning Board positions:

  • Fundraising Coordinator

  • Marketing Coordinator

  • Registrar 

  • Class Coordinator (one for each class)

  • Risk Management Coordinator

  • Facilities Coordinator

If this conflicts with your schedule or lifestyle you might consider a

different avenue of preschool with a different structure.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Clean the classroom once per year, this is a solo job and takes place on an assigned weekend. It usually takes a couple hours. (Board members are exempt from this task)

  • Participate in a deep clean once per year as part of a group of members. (Board members are exempt from this task)

  • Participate in fundraising for the school in the amount of $100 or more.

    If these expectations and responsibilities are something your family will not be able to fulfill, you might want to consider a different avenue of preschool with a different structure.

What to expect with registration

  • 1st Come - 1st Served. All entries are time stamped for accuracy of placement.

  • Please complete 1 form per family on Jovial. If you are enrolling multiple children, click “Add Student” on the same form.

  • Within 2 business days the registrar will contact you about enrolling or being placed on a waitlist.

  • A $75 non-refundable deposit is due within 5 days of being enrolled in one of our classes. If you are not enrolled in the class and instead placed on the waitlist, no fee is due at this time. If the deposit is not received, your spot will be given to the next family on the waitlist. Please reach out to the registrar and treasurer ASAP if you are unable to pay your fee within 5 days.

All classes for the
2024/25 school year currently have a waitlist.
2s Class - Waitlist
3s Class - Waitlist
PreK - Waitlist

Contact Us

Please feel free to reach out with any questions!