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Keely Orlando, MA, Ed.

Welcome to Early Childhood Education!  We are delighted to have you here.  Our dedicated team is committed to partnering with you to provide the best early education experience for your child.  We understand the vital role you play in your child's development, and we are here to support and guide you every step of the way!

The mission of the SAUSD Early Childhood Education Department is to ensure that children enter Kindergarten healthy and ready to learn.  This is accomplished using the whole child approach, which ensures that each child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged, with an overarching goal of the long term development and success of all children.  We are committed to assisting children and their families by providing high quality preschool programs and support services in partnership with the California Department of Education, First 5 Orange County, and other partners in the community.  Please let us know how we can help you, your child and/or your family. Together we can make this a successful year for all the children and families enrolled in the Santa Ana Unified School District Early Childhood Education Program.

We look forward to serving your family!

Keely Orlando
Director of ECE

Early College

High school students can take college courses and earn credit toward their degree while still enrolled in SAUSD.
 

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Early Childhood Education

Programs are available for children as young as age 2, providing a strong start for lifelong learning.

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SAUSD Arts

Students explore creativity through music, dance, theater, and visual arts programs that enrich learning and expression across all grade levels.

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STEAM Education

Students engage in hands-on learning that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to build creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
 

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21st Century Career Academies

Real-world experience comes to life through themed academies that connect classroom learning with career pathways in health care, business, engineering, and other in-demand fields.
 

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Dual Language Immersion

 Bilingualism and biliteracy are nurtured through programs that develop proficiency in English and a partner language while fostering cultural understanding.

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Education for a Brighter Tomorrow

Why SAUSD?

Education at SAUSD is about more than academics—it’s about preparing every student to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We equip students with critical thinking skills, creativity, and resilience, while fostering inclusivity and respect for diverse voices. By connecting learning to real-life opportunities and embracing innovation, we ensure our students are not only ready for the future but also empowered to shape it.
 

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Stay connected to all that’s happening across ECE. From important announcements and updates to inspiring stories from our sites and community, this is your hub for the latest news, events, and highlights. Visit often to learn how ECE is preparing students for success today and into the future.

WE MOVED! NOS MUDAMOS!

Nuestra nueva oficina estará ubicada en la Escuela Intermedia Willard, en el 1342 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92706. Nuestra oficina abrirá el 22 de Abril de 2026. Los horarios seran de Lunes a Viernes, de 7:00-4:00 pm

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