Melrose Public Schools - Melrose Massachusetts

Franklin Early Childhood Center

As part of its commitment to meeting the educational needs of children, the Melrose Public Schools is pleased to offer preschool education programs for children beginning at three years of age by September 1st of the enrollment year. The Melrose Public Schools Early Childhood Center, located in the Franklin School at 16 Franklin Street.

Each program recognizes the importance of early childhood education and is intended to encourage children’s active involvement in the learning process. Programs are designed in conjunction with the Department of Education’s Early Childhood Program Standards. Each program in the Early Childhood Center offers many unique aspects to pre-kindergarten education. Family members are encouraged to actively participate in their child’s classroom and learning experiences.

Registration Forms can be found on the Student Registration page as well available from the school office.

For further information on any of the programs in the Melrose Public Schools' Early Childhood Center, call (781) 979-2260.

Important Dates:

Pre-Registration for new families
for the 2012 - 2013 school year: On-line pre-registration is open now until 11:00 pm on Sunday, January 29th. Why pre-register? Pre-registering will expedite your visit during the registration process as there will be no registration forms to fill out. Please note that pre-registration does not guarantee a spot for your child.

Wednesday, February 1st: Registration for incoming families at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School from 4:00 - 7:00pm.

Monday, February 20 - Friday, February 24th: School is closed for the February Break

March 15: Tuition Due

Friday, April 6th: School closed for Good Friday observance.

Monday, April 16th - Friday, April 20th: School is closed for the April break.

Monday, May 28th: School closed in observance of Memorial Day.

School Closing/Delayed Openings: If there is inclement weather that causes a delayed opening in Melrose, school will open two hours later than the usual start time. In that event there will be no classes that normally meet from 9:00 - 12:00 (Preschool, five day Pre-K or 1/2 day multi-age). All day Multi-Age and four day Pre-K classes will be held. Multi-Age (8:25 - 2:10) classes will start at 10:25 and four day Pre-K classes will start at 11:00. All will end at their regular times. If school is canceled for inclement weather, information is communicated through our Connect-Ed system. It can also be found on the following Radio and TV stations: Radio: WBZ, WRKO, WCVB. TV: 4, 5, 7 and 25. Updated information can be found on the Melrose Schools home page.

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