4100 39th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98118

206-725-2252

hawthorne@communitydayschool.org

CDSA is pleased to be able to offer you childcare on site at Hawthorne Elementary School. The before and after school program is housed in a portable outside of the main building. It is a designated childcare space designed specifically for an out of school time program and is adjacent to the school art room. Both are located on the school playground. We are also fortunate to have the use of the school gym, library, cafeteria, as well as parks right down the street.

We also offer a preschool program, located in a classroom within the Hawthorne school building; we are accepting registrations for that program now.

National Accreditation (NAEYC)

CDSA is proud to announce that our Hawthorne location is now nationally  accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). To learn more about CDSA’s accreditation process and NAEYC vist our accreditation page.

Heidi Fray – Center Director

Heidi is a Seattle native and mother to an amazing 12 yr. old daughter, named Avalee. Heidi studied at the University of Denver where she received a BA in Education and a BA in Psychology. Later she attended National University in San Diego where she received an MA in Marriage, Family and Child counseling.

Heidi has climbed the cooperate ladder in Early Childhood Education/School-age Programming working for Easter Seals and the YMCA as Director of Childcare and Senior Director Community Development supervising multiple sites and programs. While she enjoyed seeing these programs grow and helping them reach NAEYC (National Association of Education for the Young Child) accreditation, Heidi became acutely aware that she missed being in a center with the daily exposure to children and parents. Thrilled to be a part of the CDSA at Hawthorne family and back in a center, Heidi looks forward to sharing her love.

Together with her team, Heidi will assist your children in growing and learning and share the joys that come with their development. Being a parent herself, Heidi knows all too well what it is like to drop your child off and go to work wondering how their day is going. Her experience as a working parent was wonderful because her daughter was enrolled in a quality program which focused on communicating to parents the milestones of their child’s day, and she is prepared to make sure Hawthorne parents receive the same. Communication is critical to peace of mind and Heidi assures you the CDSA Hawthorne team will keep you abreast of your child’s day.

Dean Malisa- Preschool Teacher

Dean was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. In Cape Town, Dean worked at a local day care, but moved on to spend two years as an au pair. She moved to Seattle in 2008 and a year later, her passion of children brought her to work at CDSA and she came with 20 STARS. Dean uses her passion for the arts and design to encourage the children to be creative. Outside of work, Dean enjoys music and being outdoors.

 Michael Ulrich – Preschool Teacher

Michael Ulrich, is originally from Virginia; and  relocated to Bellevue with his mother and sister in the late 60’s. He attended  Bellevue High School, and joined the military soon after graduation. After his military service, Michael settled in Tampa Florida, and relocated back to Washington with the birth of his first grandchild. Michael received his degree in Early Childhood Education from Tacoma Community College. He taught Head Start at Arlington Elementary and in September of 2011 he  joined the CDSA Hawthorne family.

During his free time, he enjoys scuba diving, sky diving, and travelling. Michael enjoys all of the students here and is very excited to be a part of the CDSA program and looks forward to working with all of the parents, staff and students!

Toni Maurer – Preschool Teacher

Toni Maurer has over two decades experience teaching children and parents, and still enjoys it. She loves to laugh and spend time with family and friends. She has been working at CDSA Hawthorne in Pre School since August of 2011.

Nan Tate - Enrichment Teacher

Nan is a small town farm girl who grew up in Southern California and Western Tennessee. Studying at the University of Memphis, Nan earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation and Special Education and went on to earn her Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Nan has worked as a Preschool Director, Teacher, Day Camp Director, and Camp Counselor in the Central District and West Seattle for over 14 years. Nan loves working with children and looks forward to seeing and talking to them every day. Outside of her passion for education, Nan enjoys photography, writing, swimming, and bike riding. When at her home near Alki Beach, Nan enjoys gardening and cooking for her three boys.

 Sam Dick – Preschool Teacher

Sam has been with CDSA since 2006. He has seen many changes, but the one thing that has not changed is CDSA’s commitment to give each student a strong, well-rounded base that will prepare children for their elementary education.