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PROGRAM COVER PAGE <br />Organization Name: Redlands Christian Migrant Association <br />Executive Director: Isabel Garcia <br />E-mail: info@rcma.org <br />Address: 402 West Main Street Telephone: 239-658-3560 <br />lmmokalee, FL 34142 Fax: 239-658-3471 <br />Program Director: Nydia Guzman <br />Address: 111 N. Maple Street <br />E-mail: nydia@rcma.org <br />Telephone: 772-571-9015 <br />Fellsmere, FL 32948 Fax: 772-571-8801 <br />Program Title: <br />Enhancing Infant and Toddler Childcare <br />Priority Need Area Addressed: <br />Priority Need 1 - Early Childhood Development <br />Brief Description of the Program: <br />RCMA provides high-quality child care and comprehensive services to low-income families in three <br />child development centers in rural Indian River County - specifically, in the "pockets of poverty" of <br />Indian River County. RCMA is requesting $75,500 to offset the high cost of providing services to infants <br />and toddlers. The funding will cover 30% of six teachers' salaries and benefits and a mentor teacher <br />who supports School Readiness -funded classrooms. RCMA follows the Head Start model, which <br />requires two teachers per classroom, a cook, and center support staff that includes an early childhood <br />professional and a family support worker. Research shows that high-quality early care and education <br />is promoted through: <br />• low child -teacher ratios <br />• teachers with certifications and degrees <br />• professional development opportunities for staff <br />• a structured curriculum <br />• parental participation <br />