*Registration for the 2026-2027 school year here
5 Day Tuition - $11,477.69
3 Day Tuition - $7,740.12
2 Day Tuition - $5,268.18
Please email Ann @ aplumer@melroseschools.com with any questions.
Quick Registration Facts for 2026-27
Must be 3 on or before 9/1/2026
2, 3 or 5 day programs
2 day Th/Fri
3 day Mon-Wed
5 day Mon-Fri
Hours are 8:15-1:30 for preschool
Current tuition
5 Day - $11,477.69
3 Day - $7,740.12
2 Day - $5,268.18
Melrose and non-Melrose residents eligible until waitlist and then siblings, residents and non resident ranking applies
Tuition is due the first of the month, $25 late fee applies after first
$50 registration fee non refundable once registration is complete
First tuition/registration fee invoice will be sent on or about 4/13/26
September tuition payment due 5/1/26 to secure spot for fall along with all documents
To withdraw we require 30 days written notice, to withdraw for September you must notify us by 8/2/2026 to receive a refund minus $50 registration fee and $100 non-refundable deposit
Ed Stations registration will be April 13 - April 30 for preschool (early bird and afterschool)
Ed Stations is a separate registration
All registration for school and Ed Stations will be online only on our website https://www.melroseschools.com/o/fs
Open House Information Slides for the Franklin
During the school year we do not offer tours. Please visit our playgrounds on the weekend to familiarize yourself with our school.
Questions regarding Education Stations should be emailed to Karen at kgennari@melroseschools.com.
Education Stations is a separate registration process please email Karen at kgennari@melroseschools.com with any questions.
Through our Franklin Preschool Program, the Melrose Public Schools has prided itself on its commitment to Early Childhood Programming. With the addition of the most recent health and safety guidelines strictly adhered to, we continue to maintain our reputation for excellence in providing a developmentally appropriate program for 3 and 4 year old. Through collaborative, careful planning the Franklin's highly-qualified faculty and staff engage our District's youngest students in a positive, student centered, active, hands-on learning process using our comprehensive preschool curriculum that is aligned with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Common Core Standards.
District 2026-2027 Calendar
The Franklin Early Childhood Center adheres to the Melrose Public School District calendar including vacation days, early release days, holidays & professional development days and other no school days determined by the Superintendent of Schools.
Education Stations
All Franklin students are eligible for our Education Stations after-school program. The Education Station Registration is a separate process that happens simultaneously with our school day process.
PROGRAM ELIGIBLE AGES: Children must be 3 years of age by September 1st of the current year.
TUITION
* Vouchers and financial assistance are not available for tuition assistance.
• Tuition rates are determined based on dates of service
• Tuition will be billed in monthly installments based on dates of service.
• Monthly rates will be determined and available to families in advance to allow for financial planning.
• Families will receive invoices one month prior to the due date.
• Payments are due on the 1st of the month.
• Payments received after the 1st of the month will be assessed a $25.00 late fee
• Families are welcome to make a lump sum payment to avoid monthly payments.
Tuition payments 30 days past due could result in the student unable to attend.
PAYMENTS, INVOICES & STATEMENTS
Monthly invoices will be provided via email from the business office as well as our online payment system, MySchoolBucks. Requests for receipts can be sent to kcandilieril@melroseschools.com. Receipts will only be issued for services rendered.
You must notify Kim Candilieri kcandilieri@melroseschools.com by in writing to confirm your withdrawal from the Franklin ECC Program. Withdrawal from the Franklin ECC requires 30 days notification to avoid tuition fees.
Melrose Public Schools offers the convenience of paying school fees/tuitions online by credit card, debit card or electronic check. The MySchoolBucks website and mobile app are fully compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, which is a set of security requirements set by Visa, MasterCard, and the other major payment brands, for card payments. This is the gold standard for payment security. All transactions are encrypted and transmitted securely.
*Please note that a program fee will be assessed by the On-Line payment processor. Card & ACH Payments Program Fee is 3.95% of the transaction amount.
Lower Priced Option For E-Checks
To offer parents an "Annual Cap" on what they pay in program fees, we offer:
A OnePay Annual Membership Option: $12.95 Single Student / $26.95 Family Membership (2 or more students)
A single OnePay Membership covers ALL Nutrition & School Fee transactions in MySchoolBucks for 12 months after signup
IMPORTANT NOTE: This membership option only applies to E-Check Payments (Electronic Check - Funds are taken directly from a User's Bank Account). The Membership does not apply to Debit or Credit Card payments.
A MySchoolBucks account MUST BE set up to receive tuition invoices - you DO NOT need to utilize it for payments. Visit our website at https://www.melroseschools.com/page/online-payments and follow the instructions for New Users. You will need to enter your student's name, school and date of birth.
• Check or money order payments should be made payable to Melrose Public Schools and mailed to 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176 Attention Kim Candilieri. A secure 24 hour drop box is located outside of the Central Administration door at 360 Lynn Fells Parkway for your convenience
• CASH PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
If you have any questions regarding billing or online payments please contact the Melrose Public Schools Business Office at (781)979-2291.