Early and Extended Hours at Melrose

  • Early Drop Off

    Early Drop Off starts at 8:30am in the Family Room.

    Regular Early Drop-off Details:

    Your child will have the same Early Drop Off teacher every day, helping them feel safe at school. Children enjoy early play time and greeting our animals with a morning smile.

    Our Early Drop Off teacher will ensure your child arrives to his/her class on time with a positive attitude to start the day. It’s that easy!

    Occasional Early Drop-off Details:

    COST: Drop-in $5/day (This will be added to your Procare account)

    RESERVATIONS: You must call at least 24 hours ahead to reserve a spot for your child in our early-drop off classroom.

  • Cubs Cave

    We offer extended hours each day from 1-4pm.

    Little Cubs Cave is for the little ones who need an afternoon nap. Your child will enjoy a cozy nap with friends between the hours of 1:15-3:30, times vary based on each child.

    We provide the comfort of darkening shades, white noise machines and calming essential oils.

    Our staff will rock, pat and soothe your child as needed, to help them fall asleep. All you have to do is provide a small cozy mat and blanket for them to sleep with.

    Once they are awake, receive a diaper change and healthy snack, they will learn through a series of books, visuals, sensory bins and songs; time permitting.

    Children are able to sleep until 3:30 at the latest. This gives us enough time to get them cleaned up and ready to go home.

    What will my child need for Naptime?

    - Sleeping mat, blanket or small sleeping bag, Snuggle buddy if needed, Milk if needed, Water bottle

  • Huck's Clubhouse

    We offer extended hours each day from 1-4pm.

    Children in our Huck's Clubhouse program, will complete their morning classes at 1pm and join their afternoon teacher. Children use these three hours as a break from the morning routine to play and discover new adventures freely in a safe, loving environment.

    During this period of the day, your child will discover the world around them. Children will continue to pick the topic of discussion and keep with our Reggio Emilia curriculum. The best part about this Club is that children will keep a journal and earn badges for the work that is completed.

    Their teacher will have a list of activities/projects for them to complete that are related to the topic. It will be a big adventure for children to earn a badge/button after the completion of the activities. Children will keep track in their journals of all the awesome activities!

    They will receive either a vest or sash where they will proudly attach their badge after completion! Child(ren) will bring home one project a week related to their topic of study.