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Meet Our Team.

Child-centered programming starts with a staff of dedicated, early childhood education professionals.  Our community-oriented staff are eager to help their students build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

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Jessica Wang is the Director of the Purchase Children’s Center. She is a home-grown part of our community having grown up in Rye Brook; she came to Purchase Day Camp as a child and is a Harrison resident. Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education with a certificate in Early Childhood Development from Fordham University. She brings over 28 years of experience along with an abundance of passion and creativity. She oversees all aspects of the school's curriculum and programming.

Teddy Bears Classroom Project with Jessica Wang

Jessica Wang

Preschool Director

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Toni Ann Poli

Teddy Bears Lead Teacher

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Elizabeth Magnotta

Lions & Tigers Lead Teacher

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Karen Rice

Extended Hours Lead Teacher

Jim Kelly Executive Director

James Kelly

Executive Director

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Amanda Dennis

Ducks & Chicks Lead Teacher

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Jackie Bacon

Sharks & Guppies Lead Teacher

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Maggi DeJesus-Wilson

Program Coordinator

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