The Early Learning Center provides care for children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, of Oneida Nation members, Native Americans and team members.
We believe this is one of the most crucial developmental periods in a child’s life and the years spent at the ELC will be your child’s first introduction to a lifetime of learning. Accordingly, our program is developmentally appropriate for young children. This means that our curriculum is play-based, which is the child’s natural medium of learning. Through play, children explore, discover, talk, take risks, make choices, solve problems, and use their imaginations while learning at their own pace.
Our program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s largest organization of early childhood educators. Accreditation verifies our Center’s compliance with the criteria for high quality programs.
Contact Information
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Jacobs | Commissioner of Nation Administration | 829-8335 |
| Brenda Hicks | Education Programs Senior Manager | 829-8210 |
| Tina Fox | Manager | 829-8142 |
| Natalie Belewich | Administrative Assistant | 829-8141 Fax: 829-8144 |
| Receptionist Desk | 829-8139 | |
For all inquiries, please call the main telephone number at 829-8139 or the Center Service Representative at 829-8155.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Closed weekends and Government Division holidays. Flexible scheduling options are available.
Location
Ray Elm Children & Elders Center, 5000 Skenondoa Way, Oneida, NY, 13421
