Lil' Explorers Preschool
We believe that hands-on experience is the key to giving kids a great foundation in school and life.
Our team have all been college educated in play based curriculum and early childhood development.
We also have staff development days and continuing education through which we learn from each other
and outside sources to push our skills to the top of the class.
Our Administrative Team
Dawn Holleman
Administrative Director
Dawn Holleman has had a lifetime of leadership and child development. An active member of the community, her solid gold heart is applied to making sure every teacher is respected and loved and every student becomes family. Improving our community one child at a time. Her foresight and direction, enhancing curriculum and organizing fun and educational activities, has made our school the premier preschool in Bakersfield. Her favorite saying at the school is, "They might not remember what you taught them, but they will remember the way that you made them feel. Help the children feel unique, cared for, special and loved."
Jennifer Bess
Director
As a Bakersfield native, Jennifer is very familiar with the unique make up, resources and needs of our community. She has a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education and has pursued some Master's level training while working full time and raising her own beautiful family. She is an invaluable resource for both our families and our staff.
Brianna Contreras
Director