Maria Hernandez
Sara Marquez
Deanna Sicairos
Atala Hernandez
Melissa Rodriguez
Marcy Alegria
Tony Marquez

Maria Hernandez

My name is Maria Hernandez. I am the Director at the Learning Spot Child Development Center. I am happily married and have two children of my own, ages thirteen and three. I started working with children in 1993. I have an Associate of Arts in Human Development and Liberal Arts. I have a Master Teacher and Site Supervisor Permit from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. I have experience working as a preschool teacher, head teacher in an accredited program and finally 5 years as a director. During the past 17 years I have worked with children, parents, practicum students, teachers and the community to aide children in their growth and education. I conducted a Parent Support Group and I volunteer with children every week at my local church. I believe that all children are and learn differently, and it is our job as educators to help children reach their highes potential by paying attention to the areas they need to strengthen, and providing everything there is in our reach to help them be successful..
As a director, I like to make sure that children are treated with respect and provided for their own individual needs. I work with the parents, teachers and the community to give the children under our care the tools they need to grow up to be successful individuals.

Sara Marquez

My name is Sara Marquez. I'm currently the toddler teacher and I am the proud mother of two young girls. My oldest daughter is thirteen and my little one is eight years old. I have been working with children since 1994. I began my career as a child caregiver working with a family. I did that for several years until their kids were old enough to be on their own. While I worked with the family, I was able to bring my young daughter with me. After I stopped working for them, I started my own family home day-care and worked there for 5 years. Since I started my own business, I also began attending college. I enrolled in the child and human development program. I received my teacher's credentials from Rancho Santiago College in Santa Ana. I have been working at the Learning Spot CDC since 2005. My philosophy as a pre-school teacher is that consistency is very important in a child's life. I strongly believe that children should find their teacher to be a trust-worthy figure. It is important for me that the children know I am there for them and that they can count on me.

Melissa Rodriguez
I am currently teaching a blended kinder/ pre-k class. I have a degree in early childhood development, as well as extensive training in behavior modification and social skills training. Before teaching the blended kinder/pre-k class here at The Learning spot, I worked for eight years as a behavior therapist. I enjoyed working with children and families affected with autism. I am the proud mother of three energetic boys ages 3,5 and 9.


Tony Marquez
  My name is Tony Marquez. I am the proud father of two girls, ages seven and twelve.  My youngest daughter, Rachel, attended the Learning Spot for three years and since then I have been working at the school as a volunteer. Currently, I am working assisting all the teachers with the various needs of the school and the dance studio. 


Deanna Sicairos




My name is Deanna Sicairos. I am a Teacher's Aide at the Learning Spot. I have 5 years of experience working with children and I also take part in the Children's Ministry at my Church. I truly love and enjoy working with children. I'm currently enrolled at Anaheim Community College. My goal is to become a teacher at the end of my studies.

                               Atala Hernandez



My name is Atala Hernandez. I'm the Preschool teacher. I am married and have 3 children of my own. I graduated from high school in 1992 and decided to attend Santa Ana College. There I completed 24 college units in Child Development which is equivalent to a teachers permit. I have 5 years of experience working as a teacher for toddlers and preschoolers. I strongly believe that children learn by hands-on experience and exploration. As a teacher, I prepare the environment with developmentally appropriate activities for them to learn.




 Marcy Alegria

I am  a currently a Pre-K and After-School Teacher. I have worked with children since 2000. I started as a Child Care Aide as part of a internship were i was given the opportunity to work with children ages six months to five years old. After this delightful experience I continued my studies in Child Development at Santa Ana College were I completed my teacher credentials. I have a Child Development Associate teacher permit form the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

In Between my studies I worked as a Child care Assistant for one year in a Family Day Care, this experience prepared me and inspired me to open my own business family day care, which I did for 4 years. Through out all my years of experience I have observed the way a child develops physically and emotionally. I believe children need to feel secure and loved in order for them to become great human beings.