About Us

Our History

Formerly known as Middleton Baby and Child Care

Middleton Baby and Child Care opened in 2007 with one child in attendance. The program grew in the following years, including national accreditation and a new building, and is now licensed for 186 children. Since 2011, MBCC has partnered with the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District to offer 4K and also offers private 4K for full-time children from other school districts. As MBCC’s children grew older, in response to parents’ requests, school-age care was also added. 

Spanish has always been part of MECC curriculum, and in 2015, the first Spanish immersion classroom began. MECC’s Spanish program has grown over the years, with more Spanish - speaking teachers on staff and more children benefiting from Spanish language experiences. The program has evolved into mainly Spanish immersion classrooms, with exception to our 4k classrooms which encompass school readiness and begin exploring more formal instruction in English. 

In 2025 Middleton Baby and Child Care was purchased by 2 long term staff members and became Middleton Early Childhood Center, maintaining the core of Middleton Baby and Child Care. 

Spanish Immersion

A teacher is sitting at her desk, engaging with a group of young children sitting on a colorful rug in a classroom. The children are attentively listening to her.
A woman and three young children playing a game with a red ball on a table in a classroom.
A group of young children and a woman outside in a play area with wood chips, surrounded by trees and a black fence. They are engaged in playing with toys.
A group of young children and teachers in a classroom sitting on a colorful alphabet rug, engaging in a storytime activity with books.

Our classrooms are Spanish immersion based for ages 6 weeks to 3 years and our 4's programs are English based with Spanish provided daily. 

Spanish immersion means that Spanish is spoken to the children throughout the day with little to no English. 

Every classroom has at least one Spanish speaking teacher.

NAC Accredited

Certificate titled 'Award of Accreditation' awarded to Middleton Early Childhood Center, issued by the National Accreditation Commission for early care and education programs.
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Two young children playing with hula hoops in a classroom with large windows.
A young boy in a red shirt is cutting pink paper with scissors at a table, engaging in arts and crafts.
Two young children playing outdoors on a wood chip surface.

The Pyramid Model

The Pyramid Model diagram.

The goal of the Pyramid Model is to create an environment where every child feels good about coming to school. This is accomplished by designing classrooms that promote engagement in learning and by building positive relationships among children, families, and staff. In our use of Pyramid Model, our teachers work together to ensure that all children understand behavior expectations, receive instruction in social skills, and those who are struggling receive individual support.

Teachers receive coaching from fellow, trained staff members to support their growth, understanding, and implementation of Pyramid Model.

Key Components

  • Positive, supportive relationships between teachers, children, and families

  • Focus on prevention

  • Program-wide expectations that are clear and followed by everyone

  • Teaching social skills and emotional competencies such as recognizing feelings in self and others, coping with strong emotions, and getting along with others

  • Adults give frequent feedback that tells children how well they are doing

  • Tiered model of interventions

  • Data-based decision making

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A young girl making a silly face.
A young girl, smiling and holding a yellow toy, playing outdoors in a playground with other children and colorful equipment.
Two babies playing on colorful patterned playmat. One baby is lying down, holding a pink stuffed animal, and the other is reaching for the stuffed animal.

Hours

Monday - Friday

7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Address

5219 Century Ave. Middleton WI, 53562

Our driveway is located on Hedden Rd.