Jacquelyn Blanton, Ed.D.
Principal of Early Childhood
OECC Pandemic Team Members 2020-2021:
Jacquelyn Blanton
Karen Machuca
Dr. Cayce Cummins
Kim Barnes
Dr. Kim Honnick
Jackie Fox
Tara Fernandez
Kusum Jethwa
Susan Morales
Linda Vicci
Maria DeFalco
Iris Ramos
Abisola Oshuntolu
Denise Davis
Julia Jasper
Welcome to the Orange Early Childhood Center
“Building the Future…..One Child at a Time”
397 Park Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
Tel: 973-677-4000 ext. 1920 or 1903
Fax: 973-395-8958
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OECC would like to CONGRATULATE our Governor Educator of the Year (GEOY) Nominees:
Ms. Brenda Andress (Teacher)
and...
Ms. Semoni Jackson (Paraprofessional)
Your school community is very proud of both of you!!!
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VIRTUAL PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION IS
CURRENTLY CLOSED
Please check back with us in the new year to see when the Virtual Registration Portal will be open again.
You can click on the link below to get more information on the process to register your child online and to gather all the required documents needed.
Any questions or concerns, please email the virtual preschool registration team at:
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Make sure you ask your classroom teacher about CLASSDOJO
"ClassDojo connects teachers with students and parents to build amazing classroom communities"
Orange Early Childhood Center
Mission Statement
It is the intent of the Early Childhood Department to provide a quality educational opportunity for all children ages three and four living in the City of Orange. Our goal is to maximize their individual cognitive, physical, and social/emotional potential by utilizing a developmentally appropriate approach to learning that is supported by a comprehensive research-based curriculum and the NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards.
Shared Beliefs
· All children will have an equal opportunity to develop personally (i.e. culturally and linguistically) through a quality preschool educational experience
· All children will be provided with a quality educational environment that promotes his/her cognitive, social, and emotional growth
· All children come to school with a special gift and something to offer; it is the responsibility of caring adults to accept, acknowledge and support them while nurturing their gifts in a warm and respectful quality learning environment
· A developmental approach to preschool education supported by a comprehensive research-based curriculum provides educational opportunities that allow for success in life
· Effective preschool programs have an effect not only on the preschooler but on the community as well. It has the potential to positively alter the lives of families and the community at large
