79 Maple St, Melrose, MA 02176

I have heard nothing but positive things regarding the ECC, and my experience there has been excellent. The teachers are professional yet nurturing, they communicate with parents daily by email, and children leaving this school to go to kindergarten are incredibly well-prepared. There are many options of days and times to chose from, as well as early drop-offs and extended days. This does not have a "nursery school" feel as it is many classrooms in a two-story building, so if a child has never had any daycare or out-of-the-home experience, it could be overwhelming, depending on the child. As far as curriculum, it can't be beat. My son adored his preK teacher so much that he insisted that we name our new cat after her. We did. :)