Register

How to register

  • Families must first submit an application for Waterloo Co-operative Preschool through Waterloo Region’s OneList: https://regionofwaterloo.onehsn.com

  • Once we receive your OneList application, our Supervisor will reach out once a spot becomes available. Please fill in the CRM form sent through OneList to register in Kindertales within 3 days or you will be removed from the waitlist.

  • We would also be happy to arrange a tour for you and your child. Tours are offered by appointment only, Mondays to Thursdays between 11:30 and 12:30. Please contact us if you are interested in a tour. A virtual tour is available on our website here.

  • WCP uses an application called Kindertales to manage billing and registration.

  • The current year's membership is valid from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Program operates from September 14, 2026 until June 18, 2027.

Before registering and for more information about Waterloo Co-operative Preschool, please read through our Family Handbook and Program Statement.

Using OneList

OneList Waterloo Region is a centralized application and waitlist management system for parents and caregivers to find and apply for licensed early learning and child care programs in the Region of Waterloo.

To apply for a part time space in one of our programs please go to OneList Waterloo Region and create an account:

  1. Enter an email address that you use regularly and check often.

  2. You will receive an email with a link for setting your password, click the link.

  3. Follow the prompts to create your password.

Next, follow these steps for the application process:

  1. Enter your information (My Details)

  2. Enter your child's information (My Children)

Fee Subsidy: 

  • If you feel you may require assistance with child care fees, please select "I need help to pay my child care costs".

  • If you would like more information about Child Care Subsidy, click the link here, or on the OneList application                         

Continue applying for child care: 

3. Choose a Preferred Start Date, select the Days of the Week that care is required and answer some Additional Questions 

4. Click Save and Continue to next step to apply to programs

  • Note: To find our program on OneList, choose Centre-based and Half Day AM and/or Half Day PM, then click Show Programs

  • You will see the List View and the Map View 

  • Look through the List View to find our program, click Apply 

If you have questions about the Waterloo Cooperative Preschool OneList wait list, or if you would like to discuss priority access (including underrepresented communities, urgent care needs, or crisis spaces), Please fill in the contact us form.


For Support with your OneList application, please email OneList Support at Support@OneHSN.com.

Waterloo Childcare Subsidy Program

If there is a need for support with paying for Childcare services, a program is offered through the Region of Waterloo. Eligibility and Application details can be found in the below link.

Waterloo Childcare Subsidy Program

*Important Note Regarding Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC) Plan: The eligibility of our application to opt-in to the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care System (CWELCC) has been confirmed. This Fee Policy is subject to change based on CWELCC Plan terms and funding. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

CWELCC will impact our Base Fees (Registration/Membership fee and monthly tuition, last month’s fees). Base fees are those fees that are required in order for the child to attend the Preschool. Our fees do not exceed $22/day at this time. Our Non-Base Fees (late fees, field trips, Non-sufficient fees/banking charges, etc.) are charged as required. These are not subject to CWELCC and therefore will not change in conjunction with the Base fees.

Are you interested in becoming more involved in the preschool? Click here to view the Board of Directors Role Summaries!