Early Childhood Education
Now Enrolling for Preschool!
First 5 Orange County
First 5 Orange County is a public agency dedicated to helping young children (ages 0–5) reach their full potential. Through partnerships and strategic resource allocation, they work to optimize the health and development of young children by promoting the importance of early childhood.
The first five years shape a lifetime!
Our Mission
The Anaheim Elementary School District Office of Early Childhood Education provides children and families with comprehensive preschool services and early learning foundations to achieve success in school and life.
Philosophical Statement
We believe that the family provides the child’s most important learning environment. Therefore, we offer education, involvement opportunities and support for the entire family.
- We believe in providing an environment in which children and adults may develop their capabilities in the areas of physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth. This is accomplished through a curriculum that emphasizes play and building positive self-worth.
- We believe learning is lifelong, enjoyable and a challenging experience.
- We believe in providing active and sensory experiences in which learning through discovery is emphasized.
- We believe in providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum using an eclectic approach based upon maturation, developmental theories, including brain development and research that stress common growth patterns.
- We believe that each person’s individuality and culture must be respected.
