Dove’s Nest

In October 1989, the Dove's Nest Child Development Center, originally developed as a preschool ministry of the church, was opened to the public. In order to maintain fiscal prudence, in 2001 the operation of the Dove's Nest was contractually placed in the hands of the very competent Escondido Community Child Development Center staff. Though no longer administered by the church, the philosophy remains the same: offer the highest quality child care and enrichment programs in a loving, nurturing environment.

ECCDC provides "Early care, early intervention, early childhood education and essential nutrition to children from low-income working families that qualify based on need and income eligibility. Families are encouraged to apply when they know they will have a need for childcare, in some cases, during the prenatal stage, as ECCDC has an active wait list. ECCDC receives funding from the California Department of Education, Child Development Division and has served families in the Escondido and North County Inland areas for the past 25 years."

Our on-site kitchen serves:

Sunrise breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks.

Hours of Operation: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Collaborations with the Escondido Union School District and HOPE Program as well as regular dental screenings provided on-site by the Anderson Center for Dental Health, Associated with San Diego Children's Hospital.

Please phone 760.745.3238 for additional information.