Miss Jessica
My name is Jessica Cadd and I am the Owner of Dandelion Preschool. I graduated from George Fox University with my Bachelors in Elementary Education and an endorsement in ESOL. I student taught in second grade at Joseph Gale Elementary School and first grade at Banks Elementary School. Once I graduated, I ran a preschool program at Banks Elementary School. Most recently I was a long-term substitute for a Kindergarten classroom at Antonia Crater Elementary School. I have completed trainings in first aid/cpr, health/safety, and safe sleep. I hold a current food handlers card and am on the central background registry.
Mrs Donnita
My assistant at Dandelion Preschool is Donnita Cadd, my mother. She has a lot of experience with children through raising 4 daughters herself. She was PTO president at Dilley Elementary for 5 years and has provided childcare in the past in our home. Most recently she has been teaching preschool children with me yearly at Twin Rocks Friends Camp. She has completed trainings in first aid/cpr, health/safety, and safe sleep. She holds a current food handlers card and is on the central background registry.
2021-2022 Calendar Year
We are open year round with a school year program and a summer program. View our calendar to see which days we are closed
School Year Program:
September 7th to June 30th
Summer Program:
June 6th to August 31st
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Our Food Policy
Our home/school is 100% gluten free for my own health as I have Celiac Disease. The food we serve is all gluten free, natural, and organic when available.
As a licensed facility, we are also required to follow the USDA guidelines. A menu will be provided weekly with our meals and snacks. Any substitutions will be listed as well.
Please let us know of any allergies or sensitivities your child has so that we can accommodate them. We will not allow any outside food/drink into our home for my own safety as well as the safety of any children in our care who may have allergies. Thank you for your understanding.
Our Daily Schedule
Before Care
7:00-8:00 Arrival/Choice Time
8:00-8:30 Breakfast Prep/Choice Time
Program Hours
8:30-8:40 Arrival
8:40-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-9:20 Circle Time
9:20-10:20 Learning Centers
10:20-11:00 Outdoor Play
11:00-11:50 Choice Time/Lunch Prep
11:50-12:10 Lunch
12:10-12:20 Read Aloud
12:20-2:30 Rest Time
2:30-2:50 Circle Time
2:50-3:00 Dismissal
After Care
3:00-3:20 Snack
3:20-4:00 Outdoor Play
4:00-5:00 Dismissal/Choice Time