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Founded in 1981, Atco Christian
Preschool has been providing a preschool program for 2.5 to 5 year old children in the South Jersey area for over 30
years. Our program is based on an ecumenical Christian curriculum and atmosphere, rooted in Biblical principles and ethics,
which include daily prayer and Bible reading.
As a state licensed school,
we follow all the outlined safety procedures of the state regulations. We also adhere to the United Methodist Church Safe
Sanctuary policy.
Our Staff
We have an experienced and dedicated group of teachers and administrators with
a combined total of over 78 years at our facility. Each teacher strives to create a supportive and challenging classroom
atmosphere to encourage students to participate.
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Pre-K Classroom
| Mrs. Sarah |
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Sarah grew up in Fairfax, Virginia. She is a graduate of Emory and Henry College and
has a BA degree in Elementary Education (nursery through 3rd grade) Sarah has lived in Atco for over 30 years with her husband,
Steve. Together they have three children: Joshua, Carrie, and Andrew, all of whom are Atco Christian Preschool alumni. Sarah
began her 26th year at the preschool this year. Quote: "What started out as a job
in my field, working close to home and near my children, became a labor of love. I will always cherish the many wonderful
children & families that have touched my life while teaching at Atco Christian Preschool".
| Mrs. Jeanne |
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Jeanne grew up with her parents in New York. She moved to Atco,
NJ with her family over 30 years ago. She worked at several other local preschool programs before finding her way to Atco
Christian, almost 24 years ago. Her daughter, Joy, was in the first graduating class! Her three grandchildren were also fortunate
enough to attend and graduate from the program. Quote: "I am thankful for all the children I have come to know
and love through the years."
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Nursery Classroom
| Mrs. Josie |
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Josie is a graduate of Rutgers University. She was born
and raised in Atco, NJ where she now resides with her husband, Bob. They have four children: Rob, Tommy, Maryann, and Maggie,
all of whom are alumni of Atco Christian Preschool. She is in her sixth year of teaching in our Nursery classroom.
Quote: " I am grateful to work in such a loving and caring school."
| Mrs. Jean |
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Jean was raised in Pennsauken, NJ. She was an EMT at
the local first aid squad. It was here that she would meet her husband, George. They relocated to Atco and became members
of the Atco United Methodist Church. The couple have a son, Jeffrey, who is an alumni of the Atco Christian Preschool. Jean
began her career first on the preschool committee about 9 years ago. A teaching opportunity presented itself a few years
into serving on that committee. Jean has been teaching in the Nursery classroom for 8 years. Quote: " I enjoy working
and playing with the children of our wonderful community."
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