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Redland Christian Migrant Association INFANT & TODDLER CHILDCARE Grant: $75,500 Funds Used: $75,500 Total Children Served: 16 Focus Area: Early Childhood Development Program Description: This program is designed to positively impact the lives of farmworker and rural poor families by providing high quality child care, kindergarten readiness activities and family support services that empower parents to become leaders in their children's education. GOALS/OUTCOMES REPORT 1. Outcome #1:100% of children in RCMA early childhood education programs will receive health screenings and developmental assessments within 45 days of enrollment. 16 infant/toddler children were enrolled during this quarter Due to COVID-19 crisis, most all pediatricians were closed during this time and were postponing routine services until a later date. Parents were encouraged to remain up-to-date on physicals and immunizations while following the direction of their child's pediatrician. ° Since childcare facilities were closed, no new hearing and vision screenings were conducted, as such no concerns were noted for any child's vision or hearing that resulted in an immediate referral. ° COR Assessments completed through Period 1 • Children have shown overall gains • Virtual learning continued while facilities were closed through "Home Connect". Teachers worked with parents and child on activities that focused on the previously identified areas of improvement: Mathematics ° Language, Literacy, and Communication 2. Outcome #2: 100% of classrooms will be staffed with correct teacher -to -child ratios to ensure an increase in the number of children served at RCMA early childhood education programs in Indian River County. • Sixteen (16) infants and toddlers remained enrolled during this period. • Although no new children were enrolled due to COVID-19, we will continue to make enrollment of infants and toddlers a priority as qualifying families apply for the program upon reopening. • Four teachers are staffed to maintain proper teacher -child ratio in both classrooms and continue to work with the children and parent remotely. Outcome #3: 85% of children enrolled in RCMA early childhood education programs will make progress over time increasing their language, literacy and communication skills to a developmentally appropriate level. COR Assessments are conducted 3 times a year but was cancelled for this quarter. Teachers will continue to individualize classroom activities to enhance skill development in the focus areas of improvement though the home connect virtual services. 142