Dear friends of Middlefield Children’s Center,

MCC is entering an exciting new chapter, returning to its roots as a parent cooperative while welcoming two longtime teachers as our new leadership team. We are thrilled to begin this next phase of providing an exceptional preschool education for children throughout the region.

For more than 50 years, MCC has been a beloved part of our community. Our hallmark play and nature-based curriculum nurtures each child's natural curiosity and encourages learning through exploration, creativity, and discovery. Children spend at least 90 minutes outdoors each day in fair weather—not simply for recess, but as an essential part of their learning experience. Inside our classrooms open-ended materials invite children to explore with all of their senses, while our teachers build upon students' interests rather than following rigid weekly themes. Instead of completing identical teacher-directed art projects, children are encouraged to create freely using a wide variety of materials. At MCC, children lead the learning, and teachers thoughtfully guide, support, and deepen their understanding of the world around them.

It is our pleasure to announce that enrollment is now open for the 2026–2027 school year! We invite you to visit us during our Open House on Saturday, July 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Come meet our teachers, tour our classrooms, learn about our curriculum and cooperative model, and discover what makes MCC such a special place for young learners.

As we begin this new chapter, we would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Serbian Orthodox Church, our landlords, for their generosity and support during a challenging period of financial transition and leadership change. Their flexibility, partnership, and commitment to working with us for the future have been invaluable. We are delighted to welcome them to the neighborhood and look forward to collaborating for years to come. Be sure to watch for information about the church's upcoming Serbian Fest, as well as a joint fundraiser to support necessary repairs to MCC's roof.

If you would like to donate to MCC to help keep operating costs down and provide the highest level of education to our community’s children, please consider donating through our Givebutter page at https://givebutter.com/donatemcc. MCC is a registered nonprofit organization, and all donors will receive a tax acknowledgment letter. Thank you for your support. We look forward to the next 50 years.

With gratitude, your MCC Leadership Team

Middlefield Children's Center

Building the Next Chapter Together