The Schools of Melrose, Massachusetts Early Childhood Center

Franklin Early Childhood Center

Early Bird and Before/After School Care Programs

The ECC offers an "Early Bird" option for children enrolled in our all day (8:25 - 2:10) programs.  This would allow families to drop their child off any time between 7:25 am and 8:25 am to be cared for before school begins by the Franklin ECC staff.  No breakfast would be provided however students may bring a nut free snack/breakfast item.  The cost of the program is $5/day and registration is required.  For further information, email Maura at mconlan@melrose.mec.edu or contact the ECC office at 781-979-2260. 

Our "Before/After School Care" program provides balanced enrichment programming at the end of the school day to students registered in our all day (8:25 - 2:10) Multi-Age and Pre-Kindergarten program. Run by the ECC staff, the program is intended to enhance students' recreational, intellectual, social and physical skills in a supportive environment.  We provide a high quality, safe and reliable care during after school hours. A nut free snack and drink is provided and two pick-up options are available each day.  Students may attend one to five days a week on a set, monthly schedule. Cost of the program is $20/day until 5:30 and $25/day until 6:00.  Registration is required.  For further information email Maura at mconlan@melrose.mec.edu or contact the ECC Office on 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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