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Child care center workers: Make your voice heard!
Child care center workers are coming together to demand better pay and working conditions. Elected officials in Illinois need to hear from us! Fill out this survey to make your voice heard.
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1.
Contact Information
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Name
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Center name
Address
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ZIP/Postal Code
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Email Address
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Phone Number
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What is the hardest thing about working in child care right now?
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Have you witnessed any violations of workers’ or children’s rights or other requirements at your center?
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No, but I know who to contact if I did
No, and I don’t know who to contact if I did
Yes, and I reported it
Yes, but I didn’t report it because I didn’t know how
Yes, but I didn’t report it for a different reason (specify)
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4.
Which of the following supports for child care workers in Illinois have you heard of? Check all that apply.
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That copays are capped at $1 for a parent working in child care, who qualifies for Child Care Assistance Program.
The Gateways Great Start (wage supplement) program
The Gateways Scholarship Program
The Early Childhood Access Consortium on Equity Scholarship Program
Mental health supports for children and staff
Resources to support children with special needs
None of the above
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5.
How often are you asked to work out of ratio or short-staffed?
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Always
Often
Sometimes
Never
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6.
How often are you asked to work off the clock (for example working through lunch or after hours)?
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Always
Often
Sometimes
Never
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7.
How much do you usually spend out of pocket on classroom supplies each month? Please provide an average. Fill in 0 (zero) if you don’t spend any out of pocket money on supplies.
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How often do you see children with special needs not getting the staff attention that they need?
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Always
Often
Sometimes
Never
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9.
Are your work schedule and hours stable and consistent each week?
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Yes
No
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If no, please explain
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Have you experienced obstacles or challenges accessing training or college coursework required for your job or to get a promotion/advance in the field? Check all that apply. If none apply, please select “No obstacle”.
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Trainings/classes offered don’t fit my work schedule
Trainings/classes offered aren’t near my home
Not enough support for getting a college degree, like coaching/mentoring
I need a college degree and cost is an obstacle
No obstacle
Other (please specify)
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12.
At what point of your week do you complete all mandatory paperwork? Check all that apply.
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At scheduled, paid hours dedicated exclusively to completing paperwork
While I’m on the clock with no specific dedicated time and in between all other daily tasks
In unpaid times in my work day such as breaks and lunch
In unpaid times in the workweek before or after my regularly scheduled hours
In unpaid times during weekends
Other (please specify)
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13.
Did you receive the Childcare Workforce Bonus in late 2021 or early 2022? (This was a bonus from the state of between $500-$1000 that all licensed centers were eligible to request for their staff.)
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Yes
No
Not sure/Don’t know
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14.
Have you considered leaving the field?
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Yes
No
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If yes, why? (check all that apply)
Pay is too low
Benefits are expensive or nonexistent
Management doesn’t respect me
Job is too stressful
Other (please specify)
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16.
What are the top 3 things you would change about your job/working in child care if you could?
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17.
Are you aware that unionized K-12 teachers start their careers making at least $72K per year? Teachers achieved that by coming together and fighting for better pay and working conditions. Are you ready to join the movement of child care center workers that are fighting for a livable wage similar to K-12 teachers?
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Yes
No
I want to learn more about it
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Will you meet with legislators to tell your story?
Yes
Current Progress,
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