Early Childhood Center to plans registration events for new families – Wicked Local

Melrose Public Schools invites the families of age-eligible students (3 or 4 by Sept. 1, 2013) to participate in the following events. Further details will be available at melroseschools.com following the open house or can be obtained by calling the Early Childhood Center at 781-979-2260.

Information sessions At the Franklin Early Childhood Center, 16 Franklin St., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6:30-8 p.m., or Friday, Jan. 18, 9:30-11 a.m. The director of the Franklin Early Childhood Center will give an overview of the quality educational offerings available to students, discuss the registration process and answer any questions. Parents will then have the opportunity to view classrooms and talk directly to teachers of programs they are interested in for their child or children. Registration forms and materials will be available for parents to take with them in preparation for the formal registration process.

Pre-registration Online pre-registration will open at noon on Friday, Jan. 18 and close at 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27. Why pre-register? Pre-registering will expedite your visit during the registration process. All pre-registered families must attend a registration session listed below. See requirements listed below.

Registration Note: Registration for any program is ongoing provided space is available.

  • Monday, Feb. 4, 4-7 p.m., Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School cafeteria, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway
  • Wednesday, Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Franklin Early Childhood Center
  • Thursday, Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Franklin Early Childhood Center

Requirements for the ECC Must be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2013, AND attend registration to provide a birth certificate (must be original copy with raised seal) and a $25 non-refundable registration fee.