Welcome to Westminster Admissions

We are full for the 2026-27 school year in all our classes. Applications for the waitlist for current and future years for all ages may be submitted at any time.

While you can learn a lot about Westminster by exploring our website, you may have some questions. Please contact us if you need more information or would like to schedule a tour. 

Jessica Johnson, Director  |  (512) 459-5062  |  jessica@wpdsaustin.org

Admissions Policy

Applications are accepted only after the birth of the child.

Westminster Presbyterian Day School admits applicants without discrimination in favor of or against any child based on race, creed, national origin, or religion. 

Applicants receiving priority in the admission process include:

  • Sibling of current students

  • Children of the staff

  • Children of active Westminster Presbyterian Church members

  • Sibling of children and former graduates

  • Children of Presbyterian seminary students provided the application is received on or before Dec. 31st for the coming school year.

Admission consideration requires submitting an application along with a required $85 application fee.

Five good things to know

  • Private tours are conducted throughout the school year for prospective parents. They provide the opportunity to view the program in session and are designed for parents only. Please call the school office or email the director to schedule a tour.

  • Acceptance to Westminster will be determined after reviewing all applications. The school contacts applicants only if a vacancy becomes available. Proof of current immunizations and physical examination must be on file for each child admitted to the school.

  • Factors considered in placing children in the appropriate classes include the availability of space, birth date, the balance of boys and girls, and staff recommendations. Because of these factors--and because our primary concern is to place each child appropriately--the make-up of individual classes may vary from year to year.

  • Because Westminster is a cooperative program, parents are involved in their child’s education. Upon admission, parents agree to participate in specific activities:

    Attend Parent Orientation before beginning school to become acquainted with school policies and classroom procedures.

    Read and follow the guidelines of the Parent Handbook.

    Comply with state-mandated criminal background checks.

    Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences to share information about their child.

    Serve on an All-School Committee.

    Contribute to one of our Spring Workdays.

    Participate as a Helping Parent in the classroom four times a year by assisting the teacher with classroom preparation and supervision.

  • Application Fee: a one-time fee of $85 per child

    Annual Fees (nonrefundable):

    Registration Fee: $100 for the first child, $75 for additional siblings

    Deposit: one month’s tuition applied to the last month of the school year

    Facility Fee: equal to one month’s tuition

    MONTHLY TUITION AND FEES

    Toddlers:
    M/W or T/TH $490

    Twos:
    T/TH $490

    Threes:
    M/W/F $600

    Pre-K:
    M–TH $885
    or
    M–F $1,070

    Threes Extended Day Schedule Fee:
    $65/month on Wednesdays (1:00–1:55)

    Tuition Assistance is available on a limited basis for qualified families.
    Please contact the school office for more information.

Application Form

Submit a separate application and fee for each child.

The school contacts applicants only if a vacancy becomes available. It is the parent’s responsibility to inform the school of any change of address or phone number to keep the application up to date.

This application indicates your willingness to participate as a helping parent four times a year.

Enrollment is based on the child’s age as of Sept. 1st of the entering year.

WPDS is a Texas Rising Star accredited day school program for children ages 15 months through five years. WPDS does not discriminate based on race, color, sexual orientation, religion, or national or ethnic origin in its admissions and education policies, financial assistance programs, employment practices, and other school-administered programs.

Children with special needs are accepted based on the day school’s ability to meet their specific requirements.

WPDS highly recommends a tour of our facility. Please contact us to schedule a tour.

Step 2: SUBMIT $85 APPLICATION FEE

* Applications are officially received once both steps have been completed.

“We applied to Westminster because our nieces LOVED the school; we have remained at Westminster because we absolutely LOVE it. Having a front-row seat as your children play, grow, and interact with their first friends in life is priceless. Even though my husband and I both work full time, we still try to split our helping parent days, so we both get to experience the joy of watching our kids while they are at school. Now that our older son has graduated from Westminster, we cherish being the helping parent even more with our younger son because the years fly by! Westminster’s teachers, staff, and families are exceptional, and we feel very blessed to be a part of this co-op!”

— Sandra W.