A Legacy of Excellence in Early Childhood Education

MELC Announcements

Looking for a preschool? Learn first-hand what MELC has to offer!

Please call 973-677-4176 and leave a message or email middletonearlylearningcenter@gmail.com to schedule an appointment to visit the school.

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.

EXCITING NEWS! We are happy to announce that we have partnered with the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo for their Flock Together Fundraiser! MELC will receive 5% of all membership sales.

Memberships can be accessed through this shareable link. The password is MiddletonELC. Any questions, please give us a call!

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About Us

Middleton Early Learning Center provides excellence in early childhood education in a loving, nurturing atmosphere at a cost that young families can afford. Fully accredited by the state of New Jersey, MELC seeks to foster independence, trust and self-esteem as each child develops according to his or her potential. MELC is a non-profit organization, governed by an independent board.

Learn more about our school and see a day in the life at MELC.

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Admissions

Our program is designed to offer classes for children age 2 ½ through kindergarten level. A carefully prepared, sequential program allows flexibility to meet the varying maturity levels and learning needs of each child.
Learn More About Our Admissions Process