1121 33rd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122

206-709-8887

madrona@communitydayschool.org

CDSA is pleased to be able to offer you school-aged childcare and preschool on site at Madrona School. The programs are housed in a newly designed childcare space designated specifically for use of the out of school time and preschool. We are also fortunate to have use of the school gym, library, and cafeteria, as well as the lovely Madrona Park, right next to the school.

National Accreditation (NAEYC)

CDSA is proud to announce that our Madrona 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.

Gabrielle James – Center Director

Dora Newman – Preschool Teacher

Dora is originally from Brazil and her first language is Portuguese. While growing up in Brazil she became a professional dancer, dance instructor, and later went on to earn her Nursing and Dancing Degree. She is currently working to receive her U.S. nursing degree as well and has already received her Child’s Development Associate’s degree.

Dora is married with a 13 year old son named Rafael and loves working with children.

Heather Harris – Preschool Teacher

Heather has been with CDSA for over 18 years and has made many close friendships with the families and children who have attended the program. Heather is a mother to two girls and brings her nurturing spirit to the classroom, along with her Child’s Development Associates Degree and 20 STARS!

Heather is an extremely active person and enjoys pursuing her passion of dancing, raising her daughters, walking her dog, and trying new foods.

Janea Harris - Enrichment Teacher

Janea has been with CDSA for 4 years as a School Age teacher. A Seattle native, Janea graduated from West Seattle High School and continues to gain more experience working with younger children with CDSA. She hopes to help the children grow as individuals using the benefits of sports, as well as expanding their creativity using cooking and art projects.

Janea enjoys sports, including watching her little cousins play football and looks forward to earning her A.A. and Early Childhood Education certificate!

Sharail Butler – Preschool Teacher

Sharail came to CDSA with 12 years of professional Early Childhood Education (ECE) experience. She has been a member of the awesome Maple team since June 2006. Working here has given her the opportunity to return to school and pursue her B. A. in the ECE field.  Sharail is also working to build her sign language skills (which she teaches in the classroom). She is a firm believer that sign language enables children to have more options of expressing themselves and at times is easier to use than verbal language. Her long term goal is to create an organization that networks with the local childcare faculties to provide care and support services to children with special needs and behavioral concerns.

Aside from work, she  enjoys arts and craft projects and collects barbie dolls. For show and tell she often bring them in to show and share with her students. She is also a very active member of her Church, and was recently ordained as a Deacon which she’s very excited about! Sharail looks forward to working with you and your family this year!

Becky Escamilla - Preschool Teacher

Adam Woog – Enrichment Teacher