Marlborough Public Schools Early Childhood Center (ECC) Preschool Enrollment Information
About the Marlborough Early Childhood Center Preschool Programs:
The Marlborough Early Childhood Center (MECC) is an integrated preschool program serving both special needs and general education students. Classes are taught by highly qualified teachers who are certified in the areas of early childhood education and special education. Support staff, such as paraeducators and behavior techs, and related service providers are also certified for classroom work.
Bus transportation is provided only to students with disabilities who qualify for this service; most parents/guardians are responsible for transporting their ECC students to and from school.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the ECC at (508) 460-3503. You can also email Jill Regan, ECC Director, or email Rebecca Grattan, Educational Team Leader any questions you may have.
The age timeline for each program is below:
PK2: Must be 3.0 years old by 8/31/2026
PK1: Must be 4.0 years old by 8/31/2026
Lottery for Preschool is now Closed
If you would like to add your child to the waitlist for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete the MECC Waitlist link.
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Registering for Preschool - Information
The Marlborough Early Childhood Center uses a lottery system for admitting students into ECC classes. If your child was selected in the lottery, parents or guardians will be notified by email and mailing. They must complete ALL the online registration materials. If your child is currently enrolled, you do not have to register them again.
Registration is now available via our Aspen portal. For more information, please visit our Registration page to learn how to sign up for an Aspen account and complete registration!
If you need assistance with online registration, book an appointment Book time with Alyson Cornelius or contact Aly Cornelius at 508-460-3503/acornelius@mps-edu.org. Aly will help assist families with completing the necessary registration paperwork, please remember to bring your documents with you and Aly will make copies of any documents needed to process the registration.
How To Register:
Step 1:
You will need to register for Preschool online using the Aspen Registration link:
If you are having some difficulties registering online, click on this link for some instructions.
Step 2:
Once you have completed the online forms, if you are unable to submit required documentation online: please , book an appointment Book time with Alyson Cornelius or contact Aly Cornelius at 508-460-3503/acornelius@mps-edu.org
Birth Certificate (Copy/Original)
Proof of legal guardianship, if you are not the parent.
Your child's Most Recent physical exam and immunization record must be submitted at registration. This will be reviewed and if needed, updates to fulfill the requirements for school enrollment will be requested by a school nurse.
Physical Exam (dated within 12 months to the start of school)
Immunization Records:
Lead Test (date and number results)
Three (3) Proofs of Residency – one from each column in the Required Document Information link below.
If you are living with a Marlborough resident, you will need to complete a third-party affidavit. Please have a conversation with us if you are unable to produce sufficient documentation or if your housing is insecure. We abide by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.