Question 1

What ages is WCP for?

Accepted Answer

WCP welcomes children from birth through Pre-K. Children can join until they start kindergarten, and older siblings may visit on school holidays.

Question 2

What days and times is playgroup?

Accepted Answer

We play on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:15 AM to 11:15 AM.

Question 3

What happens on a first visit?

Accepted Answer

You and your child join a regular playgroup morning: free play, circle time, snack, and more play. Your first visit is free, and you can arrive or leave when your family needs to.

Question 4

Do caregivers stay?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We're a cooperative playgroup, not a drop-off program. Parents, grandparents, nannies, or other caregivers stay with their children during the session.

Question 5

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Just yourselves! We provide toys, craft supplies, and snacks. You may want to bring a water bottle and a change of clothes if potty training.

Question 6

What if my child is shy or gets upset?

Accepted Answer

Some children take time to warm up. Caregivers stay with their children, so your family can follow your child's pace. Taking more than one visit is fine.

Question 7

Can I bring a baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WCP welcomes children from birth through Pre-K. Babies take part in the regular mixed-age playgroup, and their caregivers stay with them.

Question 8

Can siblings come?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can enroll siblings together, and older school-age siblings are welcome on school holidays.

Question 9

What about feeding, naps, and diapers?

Accepted Answer

Feed or change your child when they need it. There is a diaper-changing area in the playroom, and babies can follow their own nap schedule. Bring the feeding and diaper supplies your child normally uses.

Question 10

What does “co-op” mean?

Accepted Answer

WCP is run by its member families, not paid classroom staff. Caregivers stay, share small jobs, and help shape the community.

Question 11

What do members actually have to do?

Accepted Answer

You'll sign up for a duty shift about once a month. Families take turns opening the room, leading a simple circle time, helping with snack, or closing. Everyone also helps with the quick group cleanup.

Question 12

Can I join mid-semester?

Accepted Answer

We'd love to hear from you. Email the registrar and we can share current openings during the semester. If you join after the semester has started, dues are pro-rated and due within 7 days of joining (or by your next playgroup day if that's sooner). If that timing is hard, email the registrar and we'll work with you.

Question 13

What does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Your first visit is free. Fall and spring tuition is $150 for children 12 months and older. One infant under 12 months at registration is $100. Siblings and extra days cost more.

Question 14

Is financial assistance available?

Accepted Answer

We never want finances to stand between a family and our community. If the full amount doesn't work for you, just email the registrar. We offer flexible payment timing, adjusted amounts, and support from our scholarship fund, all handled privately and without judgment.

Question 15

What is the sickness policy?

Accepted Answer

To keep our community healthy, we ask families to stay home if they or their child have had a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last 24 hours, or have a contagious illness. We trust our members to use their best judgment to protect each other. See our full Health & Safety guide for details on allergies, first aid, and more.

Question 16

Where do I park and enter?

Accepted Answer

Park in the free lot off Everett Street behind the church. Enter through the doors from the parking lot, then head down the stairs to your right. View the parking lot in Google Maps.

Questions about WCP

Coming to playgroup

Babies, kids, and family logistics

Membership and the co-op

Cost

Health and practical details