Ready to Apply to WHPS Preschool?
If you have already toured WHPS, everything you need to apply is below. If you have not yet visited, please start with our Visit WHPS page to see upcoming admissions tours and learn how to arrange a private tour.
Choose Your Start Date
Select the application for the school year in which you would like your child to begin.
2026-2027 Preschool Application
Use this application for a start date during the current school year, anytime now through Summer 2027 (before August 16, 2027).
Download 2026-2027 Application2027-2028 Preschool Application
Enrollment is now open for the 2027-2028 school year, beginning August 16, 2027. Apply now to confirm availability and secure your child’s space before waitlists begin.
Download 2027-2028 ApplicationFour Simple Steps
Once you’re ready to apply, the rest is straightforward.
Ready to Register After Your Tour?
During your tour, your Preschool Director can typically confirm availability at your preferred campus and start date. Many families choose to register during their visit. If you need a few days to decide, your Director can note a registration deadline on your application so you know how long the space will remain available to you.
Submit Your Application
As soon as you are ready to enroll, complete the application for your intended start date. You may email it to Registration@WHPSchool.com or give it directly to your Preschool Director.
Set Up Your Family Portal
Once your application is processed, you’ll receive an email to set up 1Core, our family portal, and pay the application fee.
We Confirm Your Space
We’ll confirm your child’s program placement, start date, and available space.
Complete Enrollment & Reserve Your Space
Complete the electronic enrollment forms in the family portal and submit the $800 reservation fee to secure your child’s space.
Potty Training & Readiness for Children 3 and Older
Our 3–4 Year Old and Early Transitional Kindergarten (ETK) programs have age-level developmental readiness expectations, including toileting. The guides below describe the skills children are developing as they prepare for each classroom.
Turning Three by September 1
Thriving Threes classrooms are open to children who turn three by September 1 and demonstrate developing readiness in key areas, including independence, communication, group participation, and social-emotional skills. Readiness is considered individually, including appropriate supports and reasonable accommodations.
View 3-4 Readiness Expectations →Turning Four by September 1
Early TK classrooms are open to children who turn four by September 1 and demonstrate developing readiness for classroom routines, group learning, and increasing independence. Readiness is considered individually, including appropriate supports and reasonable accommodations.
View Early TK Readiness Expectations →Questions? Our Preschool Directors will be happy to speak with you. Call Oxnard Campus (Roxana or Christine) or Collins Campus (Robin or Ailin).