About MELC Child Care
6 weeks - 4 years old
Midway Early Learning Center provides year round child care Monday through Friday from 7: 7:00am - 6:00pm.
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This program focuses on the child through age-appropriate activities, meeting the needs and interests of children in our care to a build positive self-concept. Qualified staff provide a warm, secure, and accepting environment for young children.
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Please note that we generally have a waiting list for most age groups. Contacting the center well before care is needed is highly recommended.
Price List
Pricing Effective July 2024. Full time enrollment required for registration.
AM Care for preschool only
(7:00-9:00)
$9.00
Full Week
(Infants/Toddler 2)
$260
Full Week
(Toddler 2.5/Preschool)
$235
PM for preschool only
(3:30-6:00)
$12
Full Day
(7:00am-6:00pm)
$52
Our Classrooms
Making learning fun!
Cuddly Cubs
Infants
Our infant classroom is a warm, inviting space designed to ensure the safety, comfort, and developmental growth of your little one. The room is carefully arranged with soft, cushioned flooring and age-appropriate equipment, creating a safe environment for infants to explore. Low shelving allows for easy access to toys, encouraging independence while promoting motor skills and curiosity.
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With a focus on nurturing care and early education, our infant room provides the perfect balance of love, learning, and safety, helping your child grow and thrive in their first months of life.
Owls Nest
1 year old room
Our Toddler 1 classroom is designed to be a safe, stimulating, and fun environment where young children can explore, grow, and learn at their own pace. The room is equipped with soft, child-sized furniture, sturdy shelves, and developmentally appropriate materials, all carefully arranged to promote independence while ensuring the safety of our curious toddlers. Safety is our top priority, with soft flooring, secure play areas, and constant supervision, ensuring your child can explore confidently.
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​Learning happens through play, and our classroom is filled with engaging toys, books, and puzzles that foster language development, problem-solving, and creativity. Sensory play stations with water, sand, and textured materials encourage toddlers to explore different senses, while dramatic play areas allow them to engage in imaginative play and practice social skills with their peers.
Pig Pen
2 year old room
Our Toddler 2 classroom is thoughtfully designed to foster independence, learning, and fun for your growing child. This dynamic space encourages toddlers to make choices, solve problems, and engage in self-directed play, laying the foundation for lifelong learning. Child-sized furniture, easily accessible toys, and organized learning centers allow children to explore their interests freely while developing confidence in their abilities.
The classroom is filled with fun, engaging materials that captivate curious minds. From building blocks and art supplies to musical instruments and dramatic play areas, every aspect of the room invites exploration and imaginative play. Our outdoor play area offers opportunities for active, physical fun, where children can run, climb, and develop their motor skills in a safe, supervised environment.
Kangaroo Crew
2.5 years
Our Toddler 2.5 classroom is designed to support your child’s growing sense of independence, while providing fun, educational experiences that foster development. This classroom bridges the gap between toddlerhood and preschool, offering a nurturing environment where children can confidently explore, learn, and play.
We focus on promoting independence by encouraging children to make choices, complete simple tasks, and take ownership of their learning. Child-friendly furniture and accessible materials empower toddlers to engage in activities such as dressing themselves, cleaning up after play, and managing daily routines. These moments of independence build self-esteem and help develop important life skills.
Busy Bees
3 year old room
Our three-year-old classroom is a vibrant, engaging space designed to nurture your child’s natural curiosity and foster their growing sense of independence. This room is thoughtfully arranged with learning centers that encourage exploration, creativity, and hands-on discovery, helping children develop critical early skills in a fun and supportive environment.
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Our educational approach integrates play-based learning with a curriculum designed to promote cognitive, language, and social-emotional development. The classroom features centers for early literacy, math, science, and creative arts, allowing children to explore letters, numbers, and concepts through fun, interactive experiences. Storytime, singing, and group activities support language development and communication skills, while problem-solving games and puzzles promote early critical thinking.
Caterpillar Club
4 year old room
In our four-year-old classroom, your child will experience a fun, nurturing, and educational environment that supports their growth and independence. Through meaningful play, guided learning, and caring teacher support, we ensure they are equipped with the skills, confidence, and excitement for the next phase of their learning adventure.
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This classroom offers before and after preschool childcare.