About Us

Founded in 1956, the Orange Community Nursery School is a non-profit preschool administered by a director and teachers.  Our newly renovated - Orange Campus is located in the High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road in Orange.
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The preschool years are much more than the time before “real school.”  They are an unparalleled time of growth, joy, and wonder.  What a wonderful time for parents to be involved in their child’s life!  Parents love the opportunities they have to grow in knowledge and understanding of the world of young children, while enjoying a shared experience with like-minded parents.  We believe that children learn best when they have:  
  • A child-centered environment where they can work and play at their own level and develop at their own pace.
  • A supportive, nurturing atmosphere to stimulate and reinforce positive self-awareness, confidence and self-esteem.
  • A rich learning environment and an array of experiences that foster observation, language development, problem solving, and satisfaction of personal achievement.
  • The opportunity to participate in group experiences that encourage development of communication and listening skills and respect for others.
  • A myriad of opportunities for free self-expression in art, music, movement, story telling, dramatic and creative play.
  •  The opportunity to relate to and feel secure with adults other than their own parents.
  • Help in recognizing reasonable limits, strengthening emotional control and developing self discipline.
  • Equipment and space to development strength and coordination.

The mainstays of our learning environment include block play, art, dramatic play, music, books, table toys, puzzles, STEAM activities and sand/water play.  OCNS is proud to be an food allergy friendly school and maintain a nut-free policy.
  
Hours of operation
3 year old class meets Tuesday & Thursday
    9:00am - 11:30am regular day
    9:00am - 1:30pm extended day
*Lunch Bunch option for families (11:30am-12:30pm)

4 year old class meets Monday, Wednesday & Friday
    9:00am - 11:30am regular day
    9:00am - 1:30pm  extended day
*Lunch Bunch option for families  (11:30am - 12:30pm)

5 year old class meets Monday through Friday
     9:00am - 1:00pm 
 
We follow the Orange Public School system for closings and delays.
​Please note - OCNS will open at 10:00am on delayed opening days.
Orange Community Nursery School
203-795-3869
​email: ocnskidsinfo@gmail.com