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Kiddie Academy of Helotes

Every day, your child's imagination grows and their curiosity gathers momentum. Kiddie Academy of Helotes empowers and prepares them for life.

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Our Hours

Mon 6:30am - 6:30pm

Tue 6:30am - 6:30pm

Wed 6:30am - 6:30pm

Thu 6:30am - 6:30pm

Fri 6:30am - 6:30pm

13930 FM Road 1560, San Antonio, TX 78023

Phone: 210-796-3020

Fax: (210) 796-3024

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We're always looking for positive, energetic people with a passion for educating children.

Careers at Helotes

What Makes Our Kiddie Academy Special

Our Life Essentials^® curriculum is uniquely focused on the development of the outcomes that prepare children for life. At Kiddie Academy of helotes, your child will grow socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our highly trained educators are there every step of the way to guide, nurture, and cultivate your child’s development.

What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You’ll Love

Schedules that are convenient for full-time working families
Communications and photos about your child’s day through our Academy Link® app
Child-centric care provided by professional educators and early learning experts.

Highlights of Our Academy

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Meet the Owners

Patrick and Sarah Newell

Sarah and Patrick Newell are extraordinarily proud to bring their family’s passion and experience in the field of education to their Kiddie Academy of Helotes early childhood education center. Partnering with a national brand like Kiddie Academy to bring their community high quality early childhood education has been a dream of theirs since Sarah began teaching pre-kindergarten curriculum in 2011. Being able to positively impact children’s lives and help prepare them for school fuels them, and Kiddie Academy’s Life Essentials curriculum is a proven roadmap for accomplishing just that. Sarah and Patrick have a son, Preston, who was born in 2017. Preston has added a significant fire to their passion for educating children, as they’ve seen firsthand through tutoring him how important getting an early start on the educational journey is to creating a positive relationship with school and learning. Sarah holds

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Dawn Dodrill

Director

Dawn is a dedicated, passionate, and results-driven Early Childhood Education leader with over 10 years of experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a Child Development Associate credential, and a state-issued Director’s Credential. She believes early education lays the foundation for lifelong learning and that children grow best when they feel safe, valued, and loved. Her holistic approach supports each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Dawn is committed to providing a safe, joyful, and engaging environment at Kiddie Academy of Helotes—one where children thrive, teachers feel supported, and families feel connected. She believes that when children feel secure, their curiosity flourishes and the magic of learning happens. She constantly seeks new ideas to ensure learning is fun and engaging for all children. Her philosophy is to meet each child where they are and help them reach or exceed their developmental