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Meet Miss Kourtney, (Owner/Operator/ECE)
Hi! I'm Kourtney, I am the owner and Early Childhood Educator of Avi's Place Family Child Care. I was born and raised in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. I grew up with Christian beliefs and have developed a great love for Jesus. Since I was a little girl, I have always wanted to be a teacher or work with children in some way. I used to sit in my room and line all my dolls up in my imaginary classroom and play for hours. As I grew older, I started to become unsure of what exactly I wanted to do, but I knew that I wanted to make a difference. I decided after graduating from High School that I would major in Criminal Justice with the hopes of becoming a Juvenile probation officer so that I can help troubled youth. However, as I continued along in my education my views continued to change. That would not be enough for me, I wanted to do more, be more for those who I came into contact with. |
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So I decided that if I became a Social Worker I could do that, and I could really make a difference. I applied to the department of children and Families (DCF) in New Jersey, interviewed and was put on the waiting list. In the meantime I started to pursue my Masters degree in Social Work.
During my studies I became pregnant with my youngest daughter. After she was born I realized the joy that I was having being home with my two girls while I was home on maternity leave. I loved watching them learn and grow in every aspect and I loved being there to see it. And that was it!
I've always loved being around and working with children, while being a positive influence in their lives; becoming a child care provider is how I could do just that. No, I wouldn't be working with troubled youth, and no I wouldn't have to take children away from their families, instead I would be there in the beginning where I will be able to make a long lasting impact and work in partnerships with parents to guide their way towards a bright future.
Over the last year and a half I've worked really hard gearing up for this next journey in mine and my families life. By the goodness and will of God, I'm ready to invite you into our home in which I hope you will find to be warm and welcoming, in addition a great place for your children to grow and learn.
Additional Background & Education
As a family child care provider, I feel that the learning never ends. I am currently in the process of completing my Child Development Associate (CDA) with an overall goal of accreditation with the National Association of Family Child Care Providers (NAFCC).
Clearances:
I have clear Child Abuse and FBI Clearances as required by the state of PA which can be provided upon request.
Degrees:
During my studies I became pregnant with my youngest daughter. After she was born I realized the joy that I was having being home with my two girls while I was home on maternity leave. I loved watching them learn and grow in every aspect and I loved being there to see it. And that was it!
I've always loved being around and working with children, while being a positive influence in their lives; becoming a child care provider is how I could do just that. No, I wouldn't be working with troubled youth, and no I wouldn't have to take children away from their families, instead I would be there in the beginning where I will be able to make a long lasting impact and work in partnerships with parents to guide their way towards a bright future.
Over the last year and a half I've worked really hard gearing up for this next journey in mine and my families life. By the goodness and will of God, I'm ready to invite you into our home in which I hope you will find to be warm and welcoming, in addition a great place for your children to grow and learn.
Additional Background & Education
As a family child care provider, I feel that the learning never ends. I am currently in the process of completing my Child Development Associate (CDA) with an overall goal of accreditation with the National Association of Family Child Care Providers (NAFCC).
Clearances:
I have clear Child Abuse and FBI Clearances as required by the state of PA which can be provided upon request.
Degrees:
- I graduated from Warren County Community College with an Associates degree in Criminal Justice minoring in Sociology.
- I received my bachelors degree from Berkeley College with a Major in Criminal Justice.
- In addition I have completed some Masters in Social Work Courses from Marywood University.
- I have completed coursework in Early childhood Education
- I have a certificate of completion for 6 Hours in Health and Safety Basics as required by the State.
- I am Pediatric CPR/First Aid and AED Certified.
- In my teenage years I spent after-school ours and summer break babysitting kids in my neighborhood along with cousins.
- I’ve worked as a Family worker in Early Head Start during college.
- I currently work in childcare as a volunteer at my church on weeknights.
- I work part-time teaching children 5-13, English as a second language (ESL).
Call Miss Kourtney: (908)283-1219 Avisplacechildcare@gmail.com Located in Wilson, PA
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© 2018 by Avi's Place Family Child Care