Enroll Your Future Bronco
Welcome to West Early Childhood Center (WECC)! Families join us at many different stages—Preschool, Young Fives, Kindergarten, and First Grade. Use the options below to find the enrollment information that fits your child’s next step.
3-Year-Old Preschool
Eligibility
Children must turn 3 on or before September 1.
Children turning 3 between September 2 and December 1 may enroll with parent notification, per district guidelines. We’re here to help you determine the best starting point.
Step 1: Complete CAPS Online Registration
Begin with the district’s online registration form. This creates your child’s official school record and allows you to upload required documents.
You’ll Need:
- Proof of Residency (utility bill, lease, or mortgage) if you live in district, or SOC/Non-Resident paperwork if you live out of district.
- Certified County Birth Certificate— available through your county clerk:
- Up-to-Date Immunization Record or Valid Waiver(choose the appropriate resource):
- Health Appraisal completed by a physician.
Online uploads are preferred. If you’re unable to upload, you may bring physical copies to the Administration Office or email them securely to the District Registrar.
Step 2: Complete MiECC Registration
All preschool families also complete the MiECC form. This state-required step helps ensure your child is placed in the correct preschool program and that all early childhood requirements are met.
Additional Notes
If your child is already enrolled in Coopersville’s 3-Year-Old Preschool, their enrollment will automatically roll into the 4-Year-Old program for the next school year. You will only be asked to update documents as needed.
4-Year-Old Preschool
Eligibility
Children must turn 4 on or before September 1.
Children turning 4 between September 2 and December 1 may enroll with parent notification, per district guidelines. If you're unsure which program fits best, our team will help guide you.
Step 1: Complete CAPS Online Registration
This step creates your child’s official school record with Coopersville Area Public Schools and allows you to upload the required enrollment documents.
You’ll Need:
- Proof of Residency (utility bill, lease, or mortgage) if you live in our district, or SOC/Non-Resident paperwork if you live outside of district boundaries.
- Certified County Birth Certificate— available through your local county clerk:
- Up-to-Date Immunization Record or Valid Waiver(choose the correct resource):
- Health Appraisal completed by a physician.
Online uploads are preferred. If you're unable to upload, you may bring documents to the Administration Office or email them securely to the District Registrar.
Step 2: Complete MiECC Registration
All preschool families complete the MiECC form. This ensures your child is placed in the correct early childhood program and fulfills all state early childhood requirements.
**Please upload annual income verification when prompted — this step determines eligibility for the free 4-year-old program.
Additional Notes
If your child attended Coopersville Preschool as a 3-year-old, their enrollment will automatically roll over into the 4-year-old program for the next school year. Please submit any updated documents to the West ECC Office or email them as requested.
Kindergarten & Young Fives
Eligibility
Children must be 5 years old by September 1 to enroll in Kindergarten.
If your child turns 5 between September 2 and December 1, a readiness screening will help determine whether Kindergarten or Young Fives is the best fit.
You’ll Need (for Kindergarten & Young Fives)
- Proof of Residency (utility bill, lease, or mortgage) if you live in district, or SOC/Non-Resident paperwork if you live out of district.
- Certified County Birth Certificate— available through your county clerk:
- Up-to-Date Immunization Record or Valid Waiver(choose the appropriate resource):
- Health Appraisal Form (completed by a physician)
- Hearing & Vision Screening(English & Spanish resources available)
- Dental Screening
Already a Bronco?
If your child currently attends the CAPS Young Fives program or the 4-Year-Old Preschool program, you do not need to complete a new online registration form for Kindergarten. Families will submit updated required documents to the West ECC Office or as directed by school staff.
Start Kindergarten or Young Fives Enrollment
All Kindergarten and Young Fives registration is completed through the district’s Enrollment page.
1st Grade Enrollment
Eligibility
Students entering 1st Grade must have successfully completed Kindergarten or an equivalent program.
Enrollment for 1st Grade
1st Grade enrollment is completed through the district’s online enrollment system. Families will upload required documents directly through the district portal.
You’ll Need:
- Proof of Residency (utility bill, lease, or mortgage) if you live within the district, or SOC/Non-Resident Application if you live outside the district.
- Certified County Birth Certificate
- Up-to-Date Immunization Records or Valid Waiver
School of Choice (Non-Resident Families)
Families who live outside of Coopersville Area Public Schools may apply to attend WECC through School of Choice.
For current School of Choice windows, application forms, and deadlines, please visit the district School of Choice page.
** Please Note: Transportation is not provided to School of Choice students.**
Transportation
Transportation Reminder
Transportation is not provided for Preschool or School of Choice students. Families are responsible for arranging drop-off and pick-up each day.
District transportation is available only for eligible in-district students in Young Fives, Kindergarten, and older grades. If you have questions about eligibility or bus routes, please contact the Transportation Department.
- Transportation Office Phone: 616-997-3252
Before & After School Childcare
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE
Please email [email protected] or call 616-997-3600 for availability.
Questions?
If you're not sure where to start, please call the WECC office. We’re happy to help.
