Kangaroo Kourt Preschool

Welcome to Kangaroo Kourt Preschool and Child Care. We are a New Jersey State licensed facility located on North Green Street (Rte 539), in Tuckerton Borough, New Jersey. The 2008-2009 school year will be the centers 19th year of operation. We are proud to provide the Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor, Eagleswood, and New Gretna families with quality preschool and child care. The facility is open all year, Monday through Friday. Our new hours of operation (effective 9/1/08) are from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. We enroll children from 3 months of age. Kangaroo Kourt Preschool's motto is," Where Learning is Fun"! The staff, children, and parents work closely to create a loving and learning environment for all of the children. This year, Kangaroo Kourt will also begin implementing the Creative Curriculum, which is used by the local elementary schools.
Before an applicant can become part of the teaching staff, they must consent to the following background checks required by The Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing:
1. Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) This background check will reveal any incident of child abuse and/or neglect which have been substantiated against any person.
2. Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) A prospective employee is subjected to a fingerprint check. This procedure is conducted at the state and federal levels. This background check will reveal all convictions.
Kangaroo Kourt Preschool is owned and operated by Karen. She holds her Bachelor of Arts degree from William Paterson University and is a graduate of Toms River North. She is certified by the state of New Jersey to teach preschool through 8th grade. Karen resides locally with her husband and two children.