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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC10-187 The Family Learning Center £t~~~£ ~:C~~~vTY GRANT RECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY AND THE FAMILY LEARNING CENTER BrightStart Infant and Toddler Grant Grant Recipient: The Family Learning Center Grant Amount: $16,472 Grant Period: April 1, 2010 -December 31, 2010 Whereas, Eagle County works to promote the health, safety, and welfare of Eagle County citizens of all ages; and Whereas, among the services Eagle County provides in order to promote such health, safety, and welfare are grants-in-aid to local organizations whose work assists the County in accomplishment of the goal to create and sustain a safe, healthy, and socially diverse community; and Whereas, The Family Learning Center hereinafter referred to as "Grant Recipient") has agreed to provide services that create and sustain a healthy and socially diverse community in Eagle County; and Whereas, Grant Recipient acknowledges that pursuant to the terms of C.R.S. g 24-76.5-101, et seq., Eagle County is prohibited from providing certain public benefits to illegal aliens over the age of eighteen. Now, therefore, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the following promises, Eagle County and Grant Recipient enter into this Agreement for payment of the grant award in the amount of Sixteen Thousand and Four Hundred and Seventy-two Dollars ($16,472) to Grant Recipient. The grant award shall be in the form of a reimbursement for payroll expenditures and will be payable upon the receipt by Eagle County of the report required under Paragraph A below. A. Grant Recipient agrees that funds awarded by Eagle County may be used and expended solely to achieve a higher level of quality in the infant and toddler programs and/or to maintain or reduce the cost of infant and toddler care to parents during the Grant Period as outlined in Exhibit A -Project Description and Budget. In return for the award of the ($16,472) grant, Grant Recipient agrees to submit a report no later than December 15, 2010. The reporting form is Exhibit B. B. Grant funds under this agreement are to be expended within the Grant Period. To receive reimbursement, Grant Recipient must provide payroll receipts to Eagle County along with a reimbursement request. ,~ C. If, after payment of the Grant Award, Eagle County reasonably determines that payment was improper because the purposes for which the payment was made were misrepresented, or the terms of this Agreement were breached, then upon written notice of such determination and request for reimbursement from Eagle County, Grant Recipient shall forthwith return such payment to Eagle County. D. In the event of litigation in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all reasonable costs incurred, including attorney #ees, costs, staff time and other claim related expenses. E. Grant Recipient shall comply at all times and in all respects with all applicable federal, state and local laws, resolutions and. codes; and specifically, with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, concerning discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, national origin or handicap. F. Grant Recipient shall not assign any of its rights or duties under this Agreement to a third party without the prior written consent of County. County shall terminate this Agreement in the event of any assignment without its prior written consent, in which case, any unused Grant Funds must be returned to County. G. Grant Recipient agrees that no agent, employee or volunteer of Grant Recipient shall be deemed an agent, employee or volunteer of County. H. Grant Recipient shall maintain, for a minimum of three (3) years, adequate financial and programmatic records for reporting to County on performance of its responsibilities hereunder. Grant Recipient shall be subject to financial audit by federal, state or county auditors or their designees. Grant Recipient authorizes County to perform audits or to make inspections during normal business hours, upon 48 hours notice to Grant Recipient for the purpose of evaluating performance under this Grant Agreement. Grant Recipient shall cooperate fully with authorized Health and Human Services representatives in the observation and evaluation of the program and records. Grant Recipient shall have the right to dispute any claims of misuse of funds and seek an amicable resolution with County. I. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Jurisdiction and venue for any suit, right or cause of action arising under, or in connection with this Agreement shall be exclusive in Eagle County, Colorado. J. This Grant Agreement supersedes atl previous communications, negotiations, and/or agreements between the respective parties hereto, either verbal, or written, and the same not expressly contained herein are hereby withdrawn and annulled. K. This Grant Agreement does not, and shall not be deemed or construed to confer upon or grant to any third party or parties any right to claim damages or to bring any suit, .action or other proceeding against either Grant Recipient or County because of any breach hereof or because of any of the terms, covenants, agreements and conditions contained herein. L. Invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable provision was omitted. M. Grant recipient agrees to the following: 2 (a) BrightStart Acknowledgement. Grant Recipient shall acknowledge in public information materials that The Family Learning Center is a community BrightStart partner (b) Mandatory Reporting. Grant Recipient shall notify HHS immediately of all reports of suspected child abuse or neglect involving Grant Recipient, including, but not limited to, employees, volunteers and clients. HHS partners are considered to be mandatory reporters for suspected child abuse and neglect and are to make those reports directly to HHS Children and Family Services - (970) 328-8840. (c) Grant Recipient agrees to participate in BrightStart and Child Care Resource and Referral surveys. (d) Grant Recipient agrees to provide licensed child care for the period of one year. (e) Grant Recipient agrees to work with the BrightStart's coaching and consultation consultants to receive either an Environmental Rating Scale or a Qualistar Rating depending on the programs previous ratings. N. Grant Recipient certifies that it has read the Agreement, understands each and every term and the requirements set forth herein, and agrees to comply with the same. //THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK// Funds will not be disbursed to the Grant Recipient without a signed Agreement. Please complete this page and return to the Eagle County Department of Health and Human,Services. ~ J~ l~~ ~~ Name Signature Title -~~~~ ~~ ~~z ~~ Mailing Address ~, .~ City, State, Zip Date COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO By and through the County Manager ey: e h P. Montag, County Manag 4 Exhibit A Scope of Project Project Description: The Family Learning Center intends to continue to provide affordable, high quality care and early childhood education to children enrolled at the Family Learning Center by: 1) charging tuition below our actual cost; 2) providing need-based tuition scholarships to approximately 25% of families; and 3) providing asite-based Early Head Start program to 20-25 children. Goal: Early Care and Learning: • Children have quality early care and development experiences -Pre-K class exceeds statewide school readiness indicators; parent surveys; ECP involvement; Early Head Start Performance Standards compliance. • Teachers and programs demonstrate quality - ITERS/ECERS; 14 staff enrolled in CDA program; 4 staff enrolled at CMC in ECE. • Program capacity and diversity meets needs- 30% minority students (increasing); 34% minority staff. Budget: Table A Position Title Salary BrightStart Funds Applied Program/Other Funds Applied 1 FTE Toddler Teacher $28,OOO+benefits $16,472 $11, 528+benefits Daily cost of care: Without BrightStart funds: Infants $53.37 Younger Toddlers $52.37 Older Toddlers $48.37 With BrightStart funds: Infants $52.00 Younger Toddlers $51.00 Older Toddlers $47.00 "J s- ti ~., ~-, :; a fir: {,. ,, ~-- 4' t~ n ~ fp N a~ ~ ~ d 3 S A ro p n d O ~ ~ 3 N r A 0 -~+~ O C n C eat a OA1 fD r e'i' fD 3 N a A 0 °, 0 c m rn n tet .~ H p c d N r- d o, q0 O Z m A O O n Q Q ~ ~ ~ {A eiF et e-r Z ° ° ~ N o o ~ 3 ~ ~ ~ ~ W N I-~ ~,~ _ 1 - r ~ ~~ ~ ~ " I ~~_ fp ~` v v ~n.l S f~ 7 A 3 et y .~ ~ o~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o E~ ~ za o A 3 'a ° c a v _ - -7- t. ~ ,t ~; ~ 'O fD ~ N ~ 3 et A A ~ 3 ~ - - - A ~ ~ _S A fl. ~ rt -c O ~ ~ 3 a ( y i - __ m ~ S C ~. __ y.~ I , J~ O 3 ~ Q RI ~ N d ~ ~ O- m x _? .-r ,~~ '` STATE OF COLORADO ~, ~ DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES '~.~ ,' `-`=° DIVISION OF CHILD CARE ~~`~'~~ 1575 SHERMAN STREET DENVER, COLORADO 80203-1714 PERMANENT CHILD CARE LICENSE Provider ID: 41757. Service Type: DAY CARE CENTER THE FAMILY LEARNING CENTER P,O. BOX 2809 EDWARDS, COLORADO 81632 License Effective Date: 02-23-2000 LOCATION: 31626 HGWY 6+24 EDWARDS, COLORADO 81632 COUNTY: EAGLE The licensee must comply at all times with the Child Care Act and the rules and standards of the Department of Human Services.The licensed premises and its records must be available for inspection at all times by the Department of Human Services or its. authorised representatives. This license is valid only for the location address listed above and is not transferable to any other person, organization or location. The licensee must surrender this license to the Department of Human Services upon denial,. revocation or suspension. Numbers and ages of children cared for at the licensed premises must not at any time exceed: 16 children of the age 0 years 2 months to 1 years 6 months 70 children of the age 2 years 6 months to 12 years 0 months 54 children of the age 1 years 0 months to 3 years 0 months Other conditions and restrictions: Toddlers cared for in this center must be walking independently Unique conditions: ~.,,.- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Place Stickers Below "/O "~~' ," tiQ% r ~ ~ .L, .,\# ~` SANE NUS ~~ 187E ANNIVERSARY DATE THIS LICENSE MUST BE POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION ON THE LICENSED PREMISES Center: Family Learning Center Classroom: Older Toddler Staff Observed: Meghan and Rosa Observer: Liz McGillvray Date: 12-10-08 . ~a °,~ INFANT/TODDLER ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALE-REVISED Instrument description: The ITERS-R has been designed to give an overall picture of the quality of group care provided for children up to 30 months of age. It is meant to be used with one group at a time. Note that for purposes of using this scale, infants are defined as children birth through 11 months of age; toddlers through 30 months of age. Scoring: Each item should be scored on a scale of 1-7. 1, 3, 5, & 7 contain specific descriptions for each item. A rating of 1, 3, 5, or 7 should be given only when all of that description applies. Amid-point rating of 2, 4, or 6 should be given when all of the lower and half of the higher description apply. 1. S ace and Furnishin s 5.8 2. Personal Care Routines 4.66 3. Listenin and Talkin 4.0 4. Activities. 5.22 5: `Interaction ~ - 4.0- 6. Pro am Structure 5.66 7. Parents and Staff N/A COMPOSITE SCORE w/out Parents and Staff 4.83 COMPOSITE SCORE with Parents and Staff N/A Older toddler one yI ~~,~ ~~ Space and Furnishing 25 Personal Care Routines: 34 Lang_ua~e and Reasoning 18 Activities: 53 Interaction: 28 Program Structure: 21 Total 179 ~' 5 6 3 9 4 3 30 ~,. 5 ; ~ r r. ~.~.~. ~ .t~: 5.7 6 5.9 7 7 `____y/ ~ ~~. ~~~ Y ~l r#=f~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~> `'°~~~ ~,~' L~~~ ~~~ ~ `~~` ; ~/ ~JX~ r •~ • ; Young toddler two Space and Fumishinr? Personal Care Routines: Lan~ua~e and Reasoning: Activities• Interaction: Program Structure: Total 27 26 10 52 13 '~ 13 141 ~~ ~i d~ ~~~ - 5 6 3 9 4 3 30 5.4 4.3 3.3 -- 5.8 3.3 -- 4.3 4.7 ~~ o~~t" ~~~ 7 Center: Family Learning Center Classroom: Young Toddler 1 Staff Observed: Betty and Cindy Observer: Liz McGillvray Date: 12-12-08 INFANT/TODDLER ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALE-REVISED Instrument description: The ITERS-R has been designed to give an overall picture of the quality of group caze provided for children up to 30 months of age. It is meant to be used with one group at a time. Note that for purposes of using this scale, infants are defined as children birth through 11 months of age; toddlers through 30 months of age. Scoring: Each item should be scored on a scale of 1-7. 1, 3, 5, & 7 contain specific descriptions for each item. A rating of 1, 3, 5, or 7 should be given only when all of that description applies. Amid-point rating of 2, 4, or 6 should be given when all of the lower and half of the higher description apply. 1. S ace and Furnishin s 6.2 2. Personal Care Routines 2.8 3. Listenin and Talkin 5.66 4. Activities 5.22 5. Interaction 5.0 6. Pro am Structure 6.0 7. Pazents and Staff N/A COMPOSITE SCORE w/out Parents and Staff 5.16 COMPOSITE SCORE with Parents and Staff N/A Center: Family Learning Center Classroom: Infant Staff Observed: Marissa, Amy Observer: Liz McGillvray Date: 4/12/10 INFANT/TODDLER ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALE-REVISED Instrument description: The ITERS-R has been designed to give an overall picture of the quality of group care provided for children up to 30 months of age. It is meant to be used with one group at a time. Note that for purpose~.of using this scale, infants are defined as children birth through 11 months of age; toddlers through 30 months of age. Scoring: Each item should be scored on a scale of 1-7. 1, 3, 5, & 7 contain specific descriptions for each item. A rating of 1, 3, 5, or 7 should be given only when all of that description applies. A mid-point rating of 2, 4, or 6 should be given when all of the lower and half of the higher description apply. 1. S ace andFurnishin s 5.2 2. Personal Care Routines 4.5 3. Listenin and Talkin 6.0 4. Activities 4.85 5. Interaction 6.25 6. Pro am Structure 4.0 Overall Score 5.15 ,~ ~`~