Now, the proprietor of Jalen's Bakery produces and sells goodies by the dozen.
His personal favorites?
"I love the peanut butter cookies," Bailey says.
When not in the kitchen, the young go-getter runs an annual back-to-school drive, compiling supplies for kids in homeless shelters. He also has a book club, where he and other kids take turns reading to one another.
"I love reading," Bailey says.
Strongly supporting Bailey is his dedicated mom, who previously homeschooled her bright son.
"I wanted to keep him ahead," Mahan says. "I wanted to give him the education I thought he needed. I knew I could do it if I were there."
With Bailey now in school while Mahan works to support them, the proud mom is thrilled to see the little bakery in progress.