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Redlands Christian Migrant Association, Inc. (RCMA) Infant & Toddler Childcare Grant: $75,500 Funds Used: $75,500 Total Children Served: 112 Infant/Toddler 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. 1. Outcome #1: 100% of children in RCMA early childhood education programs will receive health screenings and developmental assessments within 45 days of enrollment. There was a total of 34 new enrollments for the 2021-2022 year. 26 infant/toddler children were enrolled during this quarter • 26 children obtained a physical exam and are up-to-date. • 26 children have their immunizations up-to-date • 0 is scheduled to be screened Hearing screenings • 24 children passed and are up-to-date • 2 failed — referred for follow-up • 0 is scheduled to be screened Vision screenings • 26 children passed and are up-to-date • 0 failed — referred for follow-up • 0 is scheduled to be screened COR Assessments • All children were assessed and continue to show overall gains as compared to baseline assessments. 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. 26 children were enrolled during this 4th quarter reporting period. The program has served a total of 44 children to date. We will continue to make enrollment of infants and toddlers a priority as qualifying families apply for the program. A waiting list is kept to replace children who leave the program. Two teachers are staffed in each classroom to maintain proper teacher -child ratios. Teachers are receiving coaching / professional development to further assist with classroom support. 175