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

Gabrielle has been with CDSA for the last seven years; first working as an Enrichment Teacher at our Montlake Site.  Gabrielle is a Seattle native and grew up in the zip code now known to be the most diverse in the nation, 98118! In her spare time Gabrielle enjoys cooking, traveling and playing outside with her four children.

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

Adam is a Seattle native and longtime freelance writer. He’s married, with a daughter at Arizona State. Adam has written many books, mostly for middle school students, and also contributes a monthly column to The Seattle Times. Adam was Mr. Mom when his daughter was growing up, and volunteered for years at the preschool his daughter attended. His new position as an Enrichment Teacher I at Madrona reminds him of how fun and rewarding it is to spend time with kids.

 Kristee Wright – Enrichment Teacher

Kristee was born in Seattle, but rasised in Northern Idaho. A former student at the University of Idaho, she looks forward to continuing her education at the University of Washington. She is currently pursuing her Bachelors in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development  and has plans to obtain her Masters in  Diverse Education and Child Psychology and later her Doctorate in Education Administration. Kristee brings to CDSA a vast amount of experiences. She spent three years in China teaching English and directing the Foreign Affairs department for the school district hiring and training the preschool and kindergarten teachers and developing the curriculum. Teaching is a passion 0f hers and she loves every second of it!

 Out side of teaching Kristee  loves music, singing, songwriting, and performing. An animal and nature enthusiast participating in rodeos as well as farm clubs, and volunteering at the animal shelters. She also enjoys traveling and learning new culture, she speaks Chinese, basic French, and will be learning Spanish. Kristee is excited to be a part of CDSA family at Madrona and looks foward to contributing to the programs we offer!