Rainbow Rising Westpark

School-Age Program

Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM- 6:00 PM

Rainbow Rising provides before and after school onsite child care at Westpark Elementary school. We provide all day care during our winter, spring and summer camp programs. Our program provides a safe, positive and relaxing environment for the children to immerse themselves throughout our daily activities.

We believe the fundamental purpose of early care and education is to not only enhance the children's social skills; but to advance their school work by developing consistent homework habits. We provide homework assistance after school, as well as a plethora of daily activities and group clubs for the children to participate in. Daily curriculum consists of science, art, music, language, community, arts as well as cooking. During our camp sessions we attend field trips and offer numerous different projects.

At Rainbow Rising Westpark we consistently reinforce the children’s positive behaviors and their ability to positively communicate with peers and adults alike. Our goal here at Rainbow Rising Westpark is to encourage creativity throughout all activities and let the imagination become the catalyst for the child’s emerging self-confidence.

Please feel free to call 949-252-1657 to set up a time for a center orientation. We would love to see you soon!!!!

Rainbow Rising Westpark Staff

Tejal Patel

Administrative Director

I have a BA in Psychology and Human Resource Management from Cal State Long Beach.  I am credentialed through the state of California to be a Site Supervisor. In addition, I have been working eleven years with children and six years’ of experience as a director with Rainbow Rising. The passion in which I possess for my career shines brightly through the excellence of the program I run.

Nick Sage

Master Teacher

I have been with Rainbow Rising now for five years.  This journey began when I relocated from the mid-west and moved to California with my wife. Prior to joining Rainbow Rising I taught art education for elementary and middle school while living in Michigan. I enjoy working with children and the challenges and rewards it brings on a daily basis. I love all things art, and in my spare time I enjoy working with new art mediums and spending time with my wonderful wife.

Jared Barr

Teacher

I have been with Rainbow for five radical years. I’m very competitive, and when I try something new, I always give it my all. I encourage the kids to be positive and adventurous in life. In my spare time I love reading and playing sports.

Crystal Cortez

Teacher

I love children and working at Rainbow.  I am currently attending Irvine Valley College and working towards a degree in Child Development. It is important to me to encourage the children to be the best they can be be and to help them grow! I come from a huge Mexican American family who has been a great help in preparing me to work with children!

"Staff openly communicates and has a genuine interest in the development and well-being of my child." - Rainbow Rising Parent