Nature Preschool Feasibility Survey

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* 1. Tell Us About Yourself:

I am a parent.

I am a grandparent.

I do not have children.

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* 2. How many children/grandchildren of preschool age do you have or expect to have in the next 5 years?

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* 3. What do you expect from a preschool and especially, a nature preschool?

Please rate the following functions of a preschool?

A preschool is a place where children . . .

	Not Important	Somewhat Important	Very Important	Crucial
stay while adults are working.	stay while adults are working. Not Important	stay while adults are working. Somewhat Important	stay while adults are working. Very Important	stay while adults are working. Crucial
socialize.	socialize. Not Important	socialize. Somewhat Important	socialize. Very Important	socialize. Crucial
safely play in the outdoors.	safely play in the outdoors. Not Important	safely play in the outdoors. Somewhat Important	safely play in the outdoors. Very Important	safely play in the outdoors. Crucial
learn and prepare for school.	learn and prepare for school. Not Important	learn and prepare for school. Somewhat Important	learn and prepare for school. Very Important	learn and prepare for school. Crucial
express their creativity.	express their creativity. Not Important	express their creativity. Somewhat Important	express their creativity. Very Important	express their creativity. Crucial
get accustomed to new environments.	get accustomed to new environments. Not Important	get accustomed to new environments. Somewhat Important	get accustomed to new environments. Very Important	get accustomed to new environments. Crucial

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* 4. Please rate the following statements with regards to the education of children.

	Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Somewhat Agree	Agree
Children should learn to appreciate nature by being exposed to it as much as possible.	Children should learn to appreciate nature by being exposed to it as much as possible. Disagree	Children should learn to appreciate nature by being exposed to it as much as possible. Somewhat Disagree	Children should learn to appreciate nature by being exposed to it as much as possible. Somewhat Agree	Children should learn to appreciate nature by being exposed to it as much as possible. Agree
Playing in natural environments boosts creativity.	Playing in natural environments boosts creativity. Disagree	Playing in natural environments boosts creativity. Somewhat Disagree	Playing in natural environments boosts creativity. Somewhat Agree	Playing in natural environments boosts creativity. Agree
Being exposed to nature at a young age increases a child's independence.	Being exposed to nature at a young age increases a child's independence. Disagree	Being exposed to nature at a young age increases a child's independence. Somewhat Disagree	Being exposed to nature at a young age increases a child's independence. Somewhat Agree	Being exposed to nature at a young age increases a child's independence. Agree
Spending more time outdoors makes children healthier and more resistant to sickness.	Spending more time outdoors makes children healthier and more resistant to sickness. Disagree	Spending more time outdoors makes children healthier and more resistant to sickness. Somewhat Disagree	Spending more time outdoors makes children healthier and more resistant to sickness. Somewhat Agree	Spending more time outdoors makes children healthier and more resistant to sickness. Agree
Nature has a calming effect on children.	Nature has a calming effect on children. Disagree	Nature has a calming effect on children. Somewhat Disagree	Nature has a calming effect on children. Somewhat Agree	Nature has a calming effect on children. Agree
Children who have spent time in nature tend to be more attentive a home or school.	Children who have spent time in nature tend to be more attentive a home or school. Disagree	Children who have spent time in nature tend to be more attentive a home or school. Somewhat Disagree	Children who have spent time in nature tend to be more attentive a home or school. Somewhat Agree	Children who have spent time in nature tend to be more attentive a home or school. Agree
Children should be allowed to get dirty as long as they are enjoying themselves and are properly supervised.	Children should be allowed to get dirty as long as they are enjoying themselves and are properly supervised. Disagree	Children should be allowed to get dirty as long as they are enjoying themselves and are properly supervised. Somewhat Disagree	Children should be allowed to get dirty as long as they are enjoying themselves and are properly supervised. Somewhat Agree	Children should be allowed to get dirty as long as they are enjoying themselves and are properly supervised. Agree
Children should be exposed to a variety of weather conditions as long as they are properly dressed and supervised.	Children should be exposed to a variety of weather conditions as long as they are properly dressed and supervised. Disagree	Children should be exposed to a variety of weather conditions as long as they are properly dressed and supervised. Somewhat Disagree	Children should be exposed to a variety of weather conditions as long as they are properly dressed and supervised. Somewhat Agree	Children should be exposed to a variety of weather conditions as long as they are properly dressed and supervised. Agree

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* 5. A nature-based preschool strives to keep children outdoors for most of the time, under supervised play and creativity- boosting activities. Toys are usually replaced by sticks, branches, rocks, mud and water, and the child is given the freedom to use them creatively in a supervised environment. If such a preschool opened in your area…

Would you consider enrolling your children/grandchildren?

Yes

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* 6. Which pre-school schedule would you prefer?

Half-day, several days per week

Half-day, each weekday

Full day, several days per week

Full day, each weekday

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* 7. How much would you be willing to pay to enroll your child in a nature preschool (assuming three half-day sessions per week)?

$1,000 - $1,500 per year,($111 - $167 per month)

$1,500 - $2,000 per year,($167 - $222 per month)

$2,000 - $2,500 per year,($222 - $277 per month)

$2,500 - $3,000 per year,($277 - $333 per month)

Over $3,000 per year, (More than $333 per month)

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* 8. How much time would you be willing to spend driving your child to a nature preschool?

0-5 minutes

5-15 minutes

15-30 minutes

Over 30 minutes

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* 9. This survey is limited to a small sample. In order for us to meaningfully apply the results from this survey, we need to ask the following questions. This survey is completely anonymous, and this data will only be used in its aggregate form for statistical purposes.

Please choose the following statement that best describes your household.

Single-parent household

Dual-parent household

Multigenerational household

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* 10. Please choose the range that best describes your annual household income.

Under $25,000

$25,000 – $50,000

$51,000 – $75,000

Over $75,000

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* 11. In what zipcode do you live?

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* 12. If you are interested in additional information regarding an Elachee nature-based preschool or would like to keep abreast of our progress, please write your e-mail address in the space provided. Thanks for your help.

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* 1. Tell Us About Yourself:

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* 2. How many children/grandchildren of preschool age do you have or expect to have in the next 5 years?

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* 3. What do you expect from a preschool and especially, a nature preschool?Please rate the following functions of a preschool?A preschool is a place where children . . .

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* 4. Please rate the following statements with regards to the education of children.

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* 6. Which pre-school schedule would you prefer?

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* 7. How much would you be willing to pay to enroll your child in a nature preschool (assuming three half-day sessions per week)?

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* 8. How much time would you be willing to spend driving your child to a nature preschool?

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* 10. Please choose the range that best describes your annual household income.

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* 11. In what zipcode do you live?

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* 12. If you are interested in additional information regarding an Elachee nature-based preschool or would like to keep abreast of our progress, please write your e-mail address in the space provided. Thanks for your help.

* 3. What do you expect from a preschool and especially, a nature preschool?

Please rate the following functions of a preschool?

A preschool is a place where children . . .