Rincon Community Child Development Center

The Rincon Community Child Development Center (RCCDC) is dedicated to quality, and affordable child care services for all. RCCDC provides a caring, loving, secure, and healthy environment. Nutritious meals and developmentally sound curriculum are also provided. The curriculum is child centered, initiated from a child's perspective from topics & areas of interest and exploration. RCCDC strives to work with parents and educators to support children’s learning and development.

Free pre-school for qualified families! (Pre-school hours are based on work or school schedule.)

Seeking employment? You could be eligible for up to 6 hours per day (Monday - Friday) of pre-school for your child, during your job search.

Ages: 2 to 5 years old (potty trained)
Licensed Provider
Part or Full Time Pre-School Provided
Curriculum and Meals Provided
Certified Teachers on Staff
Now Enrolling!

Meet the RCCDC Team

Heidi Flores

Site Supervisor

Hello everyone. My name is Heidi Flores. I have been happily married to my wonderful husband for over 27 years. We have a 24-year-old daughter who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from San Marcos State and a 19-year-old son who works in the field of electricity. I enjoy spending quality time with my family. We love going to the movies; we are huge fans of the Marvel movies. Dancing and traveling are other passions of mine.

I have been in the Early Childhood Education Field for about 23 years. I hold my Site Supervisor credentials from the State of Sacramento. My journey in this field began as a substitute teacher for the Head Start programs, and I've always known this was a field that I am most passionate about. I have worked in both public and private preschools. My family and I moved from East County in April 2014, and we feel very fortunate to have settled in this beautiful community. I am grateful to have found a job close to my house in La Jolla Indian Reservation. I will soon be celebrating my 10-year anniversary with this company, SCTCA. RCCDC has become my second home. I started as an Associate Teacher and worked to obtain the Site Supervisor position. I am thankful to work in a field I am passionate about, and I genuinely love assisting families enrolled in our small but loving program.

Kimberly Lopez

Assistant Site Supervisor

Hi everyone! I have worked here at Rincon Community Child Development Center as the center's cook since August 17, 1981. My responsibilities were to plan and prepare healthy meals for the children. At that time, I was a part-time employee. Then, in 1985, I started taking classes at Palomar College in the Child Development field and was hired in the afternoon as an Instructional Assistant. As I continued my education at Palomar College, I earned my Teacher’s Permit and worked in the classroom full-time from January 1988 through August 19, 2003. I left RCCDC to work for MAAC Project Head Start as a Site Supervisor/Master Teacher, continuing to work with children and parents in the classroom. I came back to RCCDC on January 12, 2005, as a Master Teacher with new ideas and making positive changes in the classroom. I enjoy working with children and families and have continued my education at Palomar College. I became the Site Supervisor in 2013. I completed my AA Degree in the spring of 2014. My husband and I love to travel, go to pow-wows, and go to the movies. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am retired as of April 21, 2023, but I can sub when the center needs my help.

Denise Wille

Master Teacher

Hi there. I am Ms. Denise and have been a teacher here at Rincon Community Child Development Center since February of 2014. I have been in the field of Early Childhood Development for over 25 years. I am a proud mother of 3 children with 5 beautiful grandchildren, which includes a set of twins! What a wonderful surprise that was! I currently hold a Master Teacher/Site Supervisor level permit with the State of California. I absolutely adore children at this age and their desire to learn and explore. I enjoy meeting new families and collaborating together to help nurture their children’s educational success. I am very lucky to have a teaching career that is so fulfilling and rewarding.

Elizabeth Belardes

Associate Teacher/Cook

Hi Parents,

My Name is Elizabeth Belardes and I am the cook here at Rincon Community Child Development Center.  I was hired in September 2016 and have been working here for two years now. I also am the custodian at RCCDC. I previously worked at Country Junction in Valley Center, and prior to that I worked at Miners Diner in Julian back in 2004. I have four kids, one girl and three boys. My oldest is 12 years old, my second oldest is 10 years old, and my youngest are six and five years old. I am also a foster parent and have been taking care of my niece.

I am fortunate to be working here at RCCDC. I love seeing the kids and knowing that I am providing healthy meals for each one. I really enjoy cooking, and I can say that I have been doing it since I was a young girl. I learn new ways every day and being healthy is a part of what we teach here at the school. This job allows me to express myself and my creativity, and to also learn more about what kids like to eat and what makes them so picky. I also go to annual trainings that teach me how to plan, prepare, and serve healthy meals that are up to code with our food program.

Leslie Saldana

Instructional Aide

Hello parents! My name is Ms. Leslie. I am a resident of Valley Center CA but was born in Escondido CA. I am the oldest of 3 younger brothers. I really love working with kids and love to experience new things with them! I enjoy working at RCCDC because it is a small but special place where we can connect with our kids even more!

Some of my favorite hobbies are going to the beach and road trips. My current favorite beach is La Jolla beach and also Del Mar beach! My favorite road trips are going to really pretty views. I also love hiking! I love to learn new things and RCCDC has allowed me to extend and further my education in the Early Childhood Education field!

To wrap my biography paragraph I will like to thank you for trusting us with your child and for choosing us as your kids' other home. RCCDC is an opportunity that has been given, for me and also for you and your child! Our team is a team you count on and trust. Thank you for reading my “All about me letter!”

Simone Rawson

Associate Teacher

Hello parents and family of RCCDC students!
I am Ms. Simone, an Associate Teacher in the four and five year old class here at RCCDC. I became an Associate Teacher here in January 2024. I was originally hired as an Instructional Aide in June of 2023. Since then, I have taken 12.5 units of Child Development, including Child Growth & Development, Child Safety & Nutrition, Guidance for Young Children, and Child, Family, & Community. I now have my Associate Teacher Certification!

Working with children has always been a dream of mine! I have known I wanted to be a mother since I was a child, and have been working with children since I was 13. Initially, I entered the restaurant industry, which I would remain in for five years. I spent my final year in the restaurant looking for a job in child education, and just so happened to know a parent whose child attended here at RCCDC. I applied for the job and immediately fell in love with it!

When I was a student, I had such amazing connections with my teachers and each of them played a part in shaping who I am today. The opportunity to give a child the same experience I had would be enough to spend a lifetime in this field. I am beyond honored to be a part of this program and a witness to your child’s growth!
When I am not here, I am most likely at In-N-Out, the beach, Ulta, or my bed!

Hours

Monday - Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm

Phone

(760) 749-1080

Fax

(760) 749-1067

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1145
Pauma Valley, CA 92061

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