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Management & Staff<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Our multilingual and multicultural staff consists of dedicated and highly qualified educators in the field of Early Childhood.  All of our teachers hold California State Child Development Permits, while our teaching assistants have taken courses in Early Childhood Education working towards their Child Development Permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our staff members have worked in the field for several years with our lead staff having worked with children for over 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All staff members are trained in CPR and First Aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kiri Fluetsch – Executive Director<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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My name is Kiri Fluetsch and I am the Executive Director here at Redwood City Child Development Program.  I am excited to be back as the Executive Director after a year off and the birth of my daughter.  Prior to my leave I was the Executive Director for 4 years.  I have worked in many different childcare facilities working my way from a teacher\u2019s aide, teacher, lead teacher while completing my Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from St Mary\u2019s College.  My thesis focused on the importance of Fine Motor Development and its comorbidity with early childhood disorders.  I have spent many years developing and testing high quality curriculum and I love working with our teachers to provide the highest quality care for our families and children.  I am now extremely fortunate to have my daughter here learning along with all of your children.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are so happy to have you and your family here at the Redwood City Child Development Program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary \u201cLisa\u201d Penisini – Program Director<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hi!  My name is Mary \u201cLisa\u201d Penisini.  I am the Program Director here at RCCDP.  I have been at RCCDP for over 19 years. In 2002, I was given the opportunity to be a part of this community working  as a teacher aide.  I gradually worked up to the position of Program Director. I have had the opportunity to work with children from toddler to preschool age. During my time in the classroom my interest grew in wanting to learn more about child development and social interactions among children.  Being able to foster children\u2019s imagination, creativity, and independence is incredibly rewarding.  When I think of RCCDP, the one word that comes to mind is FAMILY<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nadia Olmos – Enrollment Specialist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hi!! My name is Nadia Olmos. I am originally from Los Angeles, CA, but have been raised in the Bay Area most of my life. I come from a pretty big family. I am 1 of 5 siblings. I graduated from Foothill College in 2019 with my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I am now working on returning to Foothill College to be able to receive my Associate Teacher certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working with children has always been a part of who I am and what I do. I\u2019ve been doing it for over 10 years. I\u2019ve had the opportunity to nanny for a variety of families where I created a routine that catered to their needs and wants. For the past 5 years I worked at a preschool in San Carlos with babies as young as 3 months and as old as 3.5 years old. Throughout all of my experience I have really grasped the idea that every child develops differently and at their own pace, so it is important to be able to accommodate their emotional and physical needs! I am very excited to have joined this program and work in a community who strives to support the children and its families to guarantee success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I am not at work surrounded by my school kids, I am out exploring with my own kiddos. I am a mother to 4, my 7-year-old son, 4 year old daughter and 1 year old twin boys who are lucky enough to be a part of this program. I enjoy being able to take everything I have learned at school and work to then apply it at home with my own children. In my free time I enjoy going to sporting events, the beach, finding new hiking trails to walk through with my kids and dogs, as well as looking for new places to eat. I look forward to working and growing with you all! Email: nadia@rccdp.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sayda Bravo – Site Supervisor<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Hello my name is Sayda Bravo, I come from a traditional Mexican family that includes my parents, two brothers and my twin sister. I was born and raised in the state of Michoac\u00e1n up until I was 17 years old, and then we moved to California where we\u2019ve lived ever since. I moved from San Diego County to the bay area about three years ago. I am happily married to my wonderful husband and crazy in love with our baby girl. In my spare time, I like cleaning, watching movies, exercising, and most important of all spending time with my family. I finished my education in Early Childhood Education back in San Diego County and I currently have my California Site Supervisor Permit. I\u2019ve been working with preschool age children for about 8 years and I don\u2019t see myself doing anything else. I\u2019ve always loved working with young children and being able to make a positive impact on them. I love the funny things they say and the silly things they do. I love seeing their faces as they learn a new skill or achieve a new challenge. I love seeing them progress in their Physical, Emotional, Cognitive and Social development, it\u2019s such a rewarding feeling. I\u2019m really excited to start working here at RCCDP in this new academic year and spending time with your little one, every day is a learning experience in which not only they learn from us, we also get to learn so much from them. Please feel free to approach me and share concerns, questions you might have. I’m here to help you and work with you. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mayra Maciel – Site Supervisor<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Hello RCCDP Families, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My name is Mayra Maciel. I have been teaching here at the Redwood City Child Development Program for 13 years. I currently hold my Site Supervisor permit. I have had the opportunity to teach in both programs Infant and Toddlers to Preschool. Now I’m excited to be part of the administrative team as the Enrollment Specialist. In the many years I have been working with children, I have learned that patience is key. We learn from children and the children learn from us. I enjoy working with all the children and their families. I love challenging their young minds and helping them with their social development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My main goal everyday as I walk into the center is to make a difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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