Community Childcare Need Assessment

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* 1. How many children do you have or have had in childcare?

One

Two

Three

Four

Five or more

I plan to have a child in the future

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* 2. What type of childcare provider have you used? *Check all that apply

Childcare with a family or friend providing babysitter type services

Home childcare that included young children from other families (unlicensed)

Licensed family childcare (in their home)

Licensed group childcare

Church based childcare

Corporate affiliated childcare through employer

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Has your work schedule always fallen in the typical childcare hours running Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm?

Yes

If no, please tell us what shift you work

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* 4. Have you ever been faced with the issue of "working to pay for childcare" -- and reconsidered since most of your paycheck went to the cost of childcare?

Yes

If yes, how was your issue resolved?

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* 5. How difficult was it to find an ideal childcare facility to suit your needs?

Very easy

Easy

Neither easy nor difficult

Difficult

Very difficult

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* 6. Have you ever considered removing or have you removed your child from a childcare provider due to dissatisfaction?

Yes

No, but I had a situation that was resolved

No, I have always been satisfied with the care my child received

I wanted to pull my child out but there were no other options available

If yes, what type of issue did you have?

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* 7. Do you have a child with special needs that has needed childcare?

Yes

If yes, have you been able to find care that met your child's needs?

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* 8. What advise would you give to first time parents? (select one)

Look for childcare options and get on a waiting list before trying to get pregnant

Look for childcare options when you start maternity leave

Look for childcare options when you are ready to return to work

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* 9. Select the five priorities when selecting a childcare for your child

Affordable tuition

Healthy meals and snack provided

Large range of days/hours available

Safe and clean environment

Facility is near my home or work

Kind, knowledgeable staff

Good range of age appropriate toys and books provided

Open door policy allows parents to visit anytime

Cultural diversity in the environment activities and staff

Staff respect my role as a parent and do not offer unsolicited advice or criticism

Facility offers transportation

Facility offers additional services to families, ie: support, classes, parent/child activities

Facility has an educational curriculum component