It takes a special person to work with children and here at Early Development Services we have strict requirements for those interested in joining our team. We are proud of our teacher retention rate and ability to grow our Master Teachers from entry level caregivers.

All Early Development Services teachers and caregivers are trained and certified in early childhood development. All of our Master Teacher’s have Associate's and Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. All of our staff are CPR and first aid certified as well as  participating in an agency developed professional growth plan.

Shannan Watkins is the Executive Director of Early Development Services. She has been with the agency since it's inception in 1998. Her vision has been the driving force behind the agency for years and her creativity and knowledge has helped us remain a leader in Monterey County. Shannan has an Associate of Science degree in Child Development from Monterey Peninsula College, a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development with minors in Developmental Education, Early Childhood Education, and Childcare from Pacific Oaks College, as well as a Master's Degree in Human Development with minors in Leadership in Human Services and College Teaching, also from Pacific Oaks College. She has been President of the local Association for the Education of Young Children as well being elected to California Association for the Education of Young Children Board. She is currently the Vice Chair of the Monterey County Child Care Planning Council and teaches child development courses at Monterey Peninsula College.

Megan Mosquera is the Program Director for the entire agency and Site Supervisor for Avondale Child Development Center, our largest site and home to the administration offices. Megan has been with the agency since 2001. She left for a few years when her husband was transferred across the country. In 2006, she returned to the agency and was instrumental in the opening of our third site in 2006, Highlands Early Education Center. Megan has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Management from University of Phoenix as well as her Program Director Credential.

Delia Bueno is the Site Supervisor for Peninsula Center for Infant and Toddler Development, our specialized site for children up to two years of age. Delia has been with Early Development Services since early 2006 and has over 20 years of child development experience specializing in infant and toddler development. Delia has an Associate Degree in Child Development from Foothill Community College.

Erika Fuentes is the Site Supervisor for Highlands Early Education Center. She started with Early Development Services in 2005 as a Master Teacher. She was later promoted to Site Supervisor in 2007. Erika has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Washington State University.

Roxanne Lualemana is the Site Supervisor for our newest location, California State University Monterey Bay Child Development Center. Roxanne has been with Early Development Services since 2003 as a Master Teacher of both Toddlers and PreKindergarteners. Roxanne received her Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Monterey Peninsula College in 2005.

Early Development Services is supported by a staff of 61 teachers, cooks, and administrative support staff. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us at (831) 393-2246.