In 1992, Anita began operating a group home center to spend more time with her children while working. In a short period of time, the business grew to a two license group home quickly reaching a waiting list of upwards of 300 children.
 

In March of 1996, Anita opened Bay Area Childhood Development Centers Inc. (BACDC) in hopes of providing a loving, respectful learning environment for the benefit of more young children from the Coastal Bend.