How to Apply

Applications are accepted on a first come, first-serve basis. If you wish to enroll your child in our program, please complete the form and return it to our address, or drop it off at the school. Payment can be made with a check along with an application fee of $50, payable to MELC or through Zelle – info@melc-nj.com. Please note that a non-refundable deposit equaling 1 month’s tuition will be due within 30 days of receipt of the acceptance letter. MELC offers a sibling discount of 10% off the second child.

Tuition (2024-2025 rates)

Payments 3 half days 5 half days + 1 pm + 2 pm’s + 3 pm’s + 4 pm’s + 5 full
9 monthly $620 $770 $895 $1010 $1075 $1120 $1150
2 semi-annual $2775 $3450 5 full days – $5150 semi-annual
1 annual $5550 $6900         5 full days – $10,300 annually

Middleton’s Lunch Club: $10 per day if reserved by semester; $15 per day on “short notice,” based on availability.  *Lunch Club is included in All-day program fees (no additional fee)

** 8am Drop off – $10/day scheduled; $15/day “short notice”, ** Aftercare until 4pm is $20.


MELC is a non-profit institution and tuition is set as low as possible to just cover operating expenses. Some scholarship assistance is available. For more information, please contact the Director at 973-677- 4176.