Rick Richardson
President and CEO

Rick has been the President and CEO of Child Development Associates (CDA) since 2011. Rick joined CDA as a retired U.S. Army Colonel following his 24 years of service. His deep connection to CDA’s mission is based on his personal experience with childhood poverty and his mother’s struggles as a single parent.

Rick’s passion to create positive change in the community is reflected in his leadership roles at the State and local level. Rick currently serves as the Board President of the California Alternative Payment Program Association (CAPPA) and is a member of the San Diego County Child Care and Development Planning Council, where he passionately advocates for children, parents, and child care providers. Rick is also an active member of EveryChild California and the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation.

Rick graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and earned his Master’s Degrees from the prestigious U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies, Webster University, and the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy.

In his spare time, Rick can be found on his mountain bike coaching a local youth Mountain Bike Racing Team, traveling with his family, and exploring the Anza Borrego desert.

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CDA Reimbursement Schedule
Family is authorized with a variable schedule

Variable schedules are reimbursed for the actual care hours provided that are within the hours authorized. The reimbursement will not exceed the amount billed by the provider or the full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) RMRC listed on the certificate for child care services. CDA will not reimburse for child absences, provider holiday or closure days on a variable schedule. If the full billed/invoiced amount is not paid, the parent is responsible for the difference directly to the provider.

Reimbursement of provider non-operation days/holidays

The number of reimbursable provider holidays and/or non-operation days is limited to a maximum of 10 days per fiscal year. Once these allowable limits are exceeded, reimbursement will be prorated for future closure days.

Reimbursement of registration fees, material fees, insurance fees

Fees for registration, material and/or insurance may be reimbursed if the current reimbursement amount does not exceed the Regional Market Rate Ceiling (RMRC). Reimbursement of these fees is limited to one (1) per child, per fiscal year and will be made in a single payment when requested on the child’s attendance record.

Note: For providers with programs that have multiple fees in one year or where it has been determined that the reimbursement amount exceeds the RMRC, the excess fees will be the responsibility of the parent.

License-Exempt Providers

When child care is authorized for a total of 25 or more hours per week the Full Time Weekly RMRC will be used. When child care is authorized for a total of less than 25 hours per week the Part Time RMRC will be used.

View the State’s RMRC by County See the full Program Guidelines

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