PURCHASE CHILDREN'S CENTER - Key Persons

Mrs. Dennis joined the PCC community in 2019. She holds a CDA and has been working in childcare for 13 years.

Job Titles:

• Educational Director of the Purchase Children

Barbara Paci is the Educational Director of the Purchase Children's Center. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the College of New Rochelle. and a Masters Degree in Teaching (MAT) from Manhattanville College. Barbara has over 34 years experience in early childhood education, 21 of which were served at the Purchase Children's Center. Barbara oversees all aspects of the school's curriculum as well coordinating enrichment classes, lunch bunch, and after care programs. Mrs. Baer joined the PCC community in 2019. She holds a CDA was trained by our Educational Director, Barbara Paci.

Mrs. Magnotta joined the PCC in 2019. She holds an Associates in Early Childhood Education and has 27 years experience in Early Childhood Education.

Mrs. Bacon joined the PCC community in 2012. She holds a CDA and has 18 years experience in Early Childhood Education.

Job Titles:

• Executive Director
• Executive Director of the Purchase Community House

Jim Kelly is the Executive Director of the Purchase Community House where the Children's Center is located. Jim received his Bachelor of Science from Southern Connecticut State University. He became Assistant Director in 1985 and Executive Director in 1998. With over 35 years working with children and parents, Jim manages the administrative functions of the Purchase Children's Center.