Welcome to

Morley Extended Day Care

Providing a fun, nurturing and enriching environment where kids have the opportunity to learn about themselves through the discovery and pursuit of their own interests.

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Official registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open May 5-May 12 for currently enrolled families and siblings. All other families (Kindergarten and new families) may register beginning May 15.

Due to a combination of factors (e.g., space limitations, licensing compliance, staffing ratios), our program has limited capacity. In light of the high demand for child care services - not just for Morley families, but across West Hartford at large - we have devised a waiting list system that we’ve developed over the past decade in order to offer available spots to families as efficiently, fairly, and orderly as possible.

We sincerely appreciate and understand the urgency of your child care needs. If you are seeking enrollment for your child ASAP or if you anticipate needing child care services for future years and our program is currently full, please complete the waiting list application above.

Enrollment Form

Waiting List Application

Our Mission

At MEDC, kids have the chance to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually through play and guided direction. Whether through outdoor/indoor physical activity, arts and crafts projects, blocks and Legos, or through homework and reading and relaxing in our book nook, kids have the freedom to discover and grow through a wide variety of experiences.
MEDC is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing quality, affordable before and after school care to the Morley Elementary School community. Our program has been serving Morley families for over 40 years and continues to evolve and grow in new and exciting ways. We currently provide before and after care for 60 Morley students and over 45 families.

Our Programs

MEDC 2023-2024

After School Care

MEDC runs after school programming daily in accordance with licensing requirements specified by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).

Upon dismissal, kids head straight down to our headquarters in the Morley basement, where we divide groups between the cafeteria and art room. A typical afternoon allows kids to rotate through each of three outdoor “zones”: Field, Blacktop, and Playscape. Each offers unique activity options. Our younger students get to alternate outdoors time between the athletic field and the small playground. Within each area, our “kid’s choice” philosophy allows children to define their own path at MEDC. They have a wide variety of options at any given time: Access to sports equipment for active play, Arts & Crafts materials, Card Games and Board Games, as well as access to Homework Help and ample time to curl up with a good book. Our staff also plans and leads special activities, games and crafts based on kids’ interests.

Tuition Fees

Afternoon Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
3:20 PM - 5:45 PM

Wednesday

2:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Location

77 Bretton Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06119

Inclusion + Special Needs

Click here to learn more about our approach to inclusion and considerations towards supporting students with special needs.

Before School care

MEDC also offers daily before school care. Kids have the opportunity to start out their school day with smaller organized group activities and free play. Whether kids want to start the day out with kinetic activities like indoor bowling and floor hockey, calm themed art projects, or interactive, energizing Wii games such as “Dance Dance Revolution” and “Mario Kart,” there’s plenty of options each day! Our morning group is a wonderful mix of all grades and ages.

“Play is the highest form of research…”

-Albert Einstein

Morning Hours

Monday – Friday
7:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Location

77 Bretton Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06119

Vacation + SUMMER Camps

When school is out, MEDC is just getting started!

During select closings, MEDC runs vacation camps with special programming. Kids have the full day to explore, play, and discover new interests. Between field trips, volunteer service, and “in-house” clinics and workshops, MEDC provides unique enriching and engaging camp experiences for our children. Camp hours are 7:45 A.M.-5:45 P.M.

Some highlights from previous VK camps include: Drum and Guitar Clinics, Yoga for Kids, trips to Trampoline Parks, Ice Skating, “Lego Land” Boston, the CT Science Center, and so much more!

Registration for school-year holiday camps takes place approx. one month prior. Check your email for registration info, however we can confirm that they’ll be offered this year on Yom Kippur 9/25/23, one day of Winter Recess 2/20/24 and over April Break 4/8-12/24.

MEDC does not operate on the following holidays: Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veterans’ Day; Thanksgiving Break; Winter Break; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; President’s Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Fourth of July (or the Friday before/Monday after when the 4th falls on the weekend).

Tuition for camp is not included in your monthly tuition fee. A per diem vacation-day tuition fee must be paid upon registration.

Hours

7:45 AM - 5:45PM

Location

77 Bretton Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06119

Our Inclement Weather Policy

If West Hartford Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather (snow, extreme heat, etc.) or for any other emergency situation, MEDC will also be closed.

If school is delayed one hour, we too will open one hour late (8:15 a.m.).

If school is delayed 90 minutes, we too will open 90 minutes late (8:45 a.m.).

If school is dismissed early, we are closed.

According to the WHPS policy regarding emergency closings, ‘after-school and evening activities’ may be canceled by the Superintendent of Schools. If afternoon and/or evening activities are canceled, this includes the MEDC after-school program. Therefore, if school ends at the regular time but afternoon and evening activities are canceled,the afternoon session of MEDC is canceled.

If weather conditions during Vacation Camp days are extreme, it will be at the discretion of the Director and the MEDC Board President to delay opening, close early, or cancel the program for that day.

The MEDC staff will attempt to contact parents and/or care-givers via email in the event of an unexpected closing; however, it is ultimately the parent’s responsibility to be aware of school closings and cancelations.Call the West Hartford Source Number (860-233–2334) for information on delays or closings in the morning and throughout the day. You may also register with the town and/or local news stations to receive text alerts.