Moppet is a September - June preschool that operates two programs; a morning program from 9:10am until 11:35pm; and an afternoon program from 12:25 until 3:10pm

Moppet does not have options for full year or full day programs.

Our programs consist of a minimum of 2 Early Childhood Educators to 16 children. We often have additional enhanced staff or ECE students in our classroom during the year. All staff, whether full time or students, complete a valid vulnerable sector check before being a part of our classroom.

There are 16 children in each program. Our morning program consists of 2 young spots (children 2- 2.5) and 14 children 2.5 years - 4 years. Our SPARK program is intended for children that will be heading to kindergarten within the next year, ages 3 and 4.

No, Parent Participating does not mean you will attend program with your child! As a co-operative preschool, Moppet families are each assigned a volunteer role to ensure our preschool can fully operate at it’s best. Some of these roles include committee work (like Social committee, and Fundraising committee) while other roles will contribute to the safety and upkeep of the classroom, or by keeping the snack and craft supply full. Each role is valuable and important, adding to the culture and community at Moppet.

Our Board members are also parents who opted in to these roles. The Board is responsible for all aspects of the business side of our preschool. Board members meet monthly via online call to address any concerns that arise, as well as give updates on monthly ongoings and make plans for the future. Our Board member terms are from July - July, meaning your role at Moppet will begin in the summer, and end when the new Board begins. 

Once accepted to the program, you will be asked to share which roles you feel will best suit you, and will receive information about your role prior to the school year starting.

You can read more about all the Moppet roles here.

All families interested in Moppet must apply through the Waterloo Region OneList. At the end of March, we send offers out to current Moppet families, followed by Moppet alumni, and finally other applicants on the waitlist. Our Registrar regularly maintains and references the OneList during the school year in case a spot opens up at Moppet due to another family withdrawing.