Centro Mater Child Care Services Inc

“The sole member, is the archbishop of the archdiocese of miami and his successors in office, has the right to appoint the board of directors in accordance with the organization's bylaws.”

“The sole member has the right to appoint the board of directors and to determine any matter which may be properly brought before the members for action.”

“The corporate controller and the vice president finance conducts a comprehensive review of the form 990 before it is filed.”

“All employees and directors are covered by the conflict of interest policy and are provided with the policy upon hire. The policy is reviewed annually by the corporate compliance officer, who also determines whether a conflict may exist per policy. Employees are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest if a conflict of interest occurs, it is investigated and the results are reported to the governing body. Legal and disciplinary action and restrictions are identified on an individual basis.”

“The board of directors determines the compensation and benefits of the top officials. The board of directors is independent with respect to compensation and benefits. Total compensation analysis is conducted by an independent consultant who provides data to compare compensation and benefits for similiar positions within the industry. Compensation and benefit changes for the top officials are discussed in the board meetings and are properly documented in the minutes.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available for public inspection upon request.”

“Centro mater early head start program funded enrollment was 64 children and we actually served 87. At the end of the program year, 100% of children were up-to-date with all possible immunizations, had access to medical and dental services, and were enrolled in a medical insurance. Also, 98.8% of children were up-to-date on a schedule of preventive and primary health care per the state's epsdt schedule at the end of enrollment year. We surpassed the enrollment of 10% of children with disabilities by actually serving 20.2%. Centro mater head start program funded enrollment was 526 children and we actually served 556. At the end of the program year, 100% of children were up-to-date with all possible immunizations and had medical and dental services. 99.3% of the children had medical insurance. Also, 100% of children were up-to-date on a schedule of preventive and primary health care per the state's epsdt schedule at the end of enrollment year. We surpassed the enrollment of 10% of children with disabilities by actually serving 12.8%. Centro mater was recognized by the miami-dade head start/early head start for achieving outstanding student attendance. Centro mater head start/early head start program completed the tri-annual federal review without any deficiencies or recommendations. Centro mater east and centro mater west ii after-school programs received the national accreditation from the council of accreditation (coa). Presently, our after-school programs are the only ones in miami-dade county with a national accreditation. Centro mater received the non-profit organization of the year award by the south florida hispanic chamber of commerce.”