Preschool Enrollment

The Head Start Preschool is funded by the federal government.  Enrollment is based on income, family need, and availability.  Children must be 3 by September 1.

Enrollment Process: 

Step 1: Complete the online pre-application. https://psreg.wlcsd.org/login

*During this process, you will need to upload the following documents and schedule an appointment. 

Please gather the following required documents:

• 2024 Tax Return 1040 Federal Form
• 2024 Unemployment 1099 (if any)
• Most recent SSI or TANF letter (if any)
• 2024 Social Security Benefits (if any) *We do not need the social security card.
• Current Food Assistance/SNAP/Bridge Card/EBT letter indicating you are approved of SNAP benefits (food assistance) (if any)
• Child’s birth certificate
• Child’s immunization (shot) record
• Child’s medical insurance card
• Current Driver’s license with current address
• Current energy bills (DTE, Consumers) in your name with the address shown
• Current Lease agreement if you rent with all persons living in the home listed or Mortgage if you own -If you are not on the lease or mortgage, have the owner write a letter stating that parent(s)/guardian(s) [name(s)] and your children [names] live with them at [address] and have them sign and date it.
• IEP/IFSP or proof of disability (documentation) (if any)
• Custody documents (if any)

Step 2: Complete the additional paperwork to bring to the appointment. 

Step 3: Complete an Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ).  

          English: https://www.asqonline.com/family/0a32e8?single=true

          Spanish: https://www.asqonline.com/family/ba548d

Step 4: Attend the scheduled appointment to complete the process. 

*Please start Step 1 as soon as possible*

Step 1: Complete the MiECC Application (Oakland County Application)

• Select "preschool 3-5"
• Enter your email
• Check the box for "do you have a specific preschool you would like to apply for?"
• For the question "What city are you looking for preschool in?" Select "Walled Lake".
• Under Preschool, select “Walled Lake Schools”.

Process for Step 1:

1. Family applies through Oakland County Early Childhood Application (Michigan Early Childhood Connect (MiECC)) 

•  *You will need to upload the following documents into MiECC.
  • Birth Certificate/Proof of age
  • Proof of income/eligibility (examples include: 2023 or 2024 income, Medicaid, SNAP)
  • Proof of residency
  • Immunizations (optional)
  • Health Appraisal (optional)

2. Help Me Grow Care Coordinators from Great Start Collaborative Oakland County receive and review all applications.
3. The Care Coordinator will refer you to Walled Lake Schools and notify you in 2-3 weeks that the referral was sent. Please note: Only completed applications with documents uploaded will be referred. 
4. You will receive an email to sign up for an appointment to bring in your completed GSRP Packet.

• Step 1: Register your child using the online Gateway system: https://psreg.wlcsd.org/login
• Step 2: Complete the Tuition packet (only completed packets will be accepted)
• Step 3: Bring your completed tuition packet and your registration fee of $125 cash or check only starting February 7th, to the Walled Lake Early Childhood Center: 40839 W. 13 Mile Rd, Novi MI 48377. Office hours are 8:00am-4:00pm. Please come to the main entrance with the flag.