Childcare Needs Assessment Survey Thank you for your interest in Willow Grove Childcare & Learning Center! We provide quality early childcare and education for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years in a safe, nurturing environment. Willow Grove is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and offers age-appropriate programming with classrooms for Infants (6 weeks–14 months), Waddlers (15–23 months), Toddlers (24–35 months), and Pre-K (3–5 years). Please complete the survey below so we can better understand your childcare needs and assist you with enrollment. At the end of this survey, you can sign up to be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Current Need Question Title * 1. Are you currently or will be in the near future looking for childcare? ☐ Yes ☐ No (If no, please do not complete this survey) Current Schedule & Needs Question Title * 2. What days do you typically need childcare? (Select all that apply) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday None Question Title * 3. What hours do you currently need childcare? (Select all that apply) Before 6:00 AM 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM After 5:00 PM Other (please specify) Scheduling Challenges Question Title * 4. Do you struggle to find childcare that fits your schedule? Always Often Sometimes Never If yes, what is your main challenge? Interest in Extended Hours Question Title * 5. If Willow Grove offered extended hours, how likely are you to enroll? Very likely Likely Maybe Unlikely Very unlikely Question Title * 6. Which extended hours would you use? (Select all that apply) Before 6:00 AM After 5:00 PM After 6:00 PM Question Title * 7. How many days per week would you use extended hours? 1 - 2 days a week 3 - 4 days a week 5+ days a week Never Question Title * 8. What is the latest pickup time you would need? 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Other (please specify) 12-Hour Shift Needs (if applicable) Question Title * 9. What schedule would you need? N/A 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM Other (please specify) Cost & Commitment Question Title * 10. Would you pay additional fees for extended hours? Yes No Maybe Question Title * 11. What would your preferred pricing structure be? Flat weekly rate Hourly add-on for extended hours Question Title * 12. What would you realistically pay per hour for extended care? $5-$7 per hour $8-$10 per hour $11-$15 per hour $15+ per hour Question Title * 13. How soon would you enroll if extended hours were available? Immediately 1-2 months 3-6 months Not sure Question Title * 14. To ensure a spot for extended hours, would you be willing to sign a contract Yes No Maybe Question Title * 15. To ensure a spot for extended hours, would you be willing to pay a deposit Yes No Maybe Household needs Question Title * 16. How many children in your home need childcare? 1 2 3+ Question Title * 17. Ages of children in your home that need childcare (select all that apply): Infant (6 weeks to 14 months) Toddler (15 months - 23 months) Two Years Old Junior Pre-K (3 years old) Senior Pre-K (4-5 years old) None of the above Decision Factors Question Title * 18. What is MOST important to you when choosing a childcare provider? (Select up to 3) Most important Very important Moderately important Slightly important Not important Cost/affordability Cost/affordability Most important Cost/affordability Very important Cost/affordability Moderately important Cost/affordability Slightly important Cost/affordability Not important Hours of operation Hours of operation Most important Hours of operation Very important Hours of operation Moderately important Hours of operation Slightly important Hours of operation Not important Location/convenience Location/convenience Most important Location/convenience Very important Location/convenience Moderately important Location/convenience Slightly important Location/convenience Not important Staff quality & qualifications Staff quality & qualifications Most important Staff quality & qualifications Very important Staff quality & qualifications Moderately important Staff quality & qualifications Slightly important Staff quality & qualifications Not important Safety & cleanliness Safety & cleanliness Most important Safety & cleanliness Very important Safety & cleanliness Moderately important Safety & cleanliness Slightly important Safety & cleanliness Not important Curriculum/learning program Curriculum/learning program Most important Curriculum/learning program Very important Curriculum/learning program Moderately important Curriculum/learning program Slightly important Curriculum/learning program Not important Flexibility (schedule changes, drop-in options) Flexibility (schedule changes, drop-in options) Most important Flexibility (schedule changes, drop-in options) Very important Flexibility (schedule changes, drop-in options) Moderately important Flexibility (schedule changes, drop-in options) Slightly important Flexibility (schedule changes, drop-in options) Not important Availability of infant care Availability of infant care Most important Availability of infant care Very important Availability of infant care Moderately important Availability of infant care Slightly important Availability of infant care Not important Reputation/reviews Reputation/reviews Most important Reputation/reviews Very important Reputation/reviews Moderately important Reputation/reviews Slightly important Reputation/reviews Not important Other (please specify) Question Title * 19. What is your biggest barrier to enrolling at Willow Grove Childcare & Learning Center? (Select all that apply) Cost Hours do not match my schedule No availability for my child’s age Unsure about quality/programming Location is not convenient Waiting for a future need Other (please specify) Question Title * 20. What change would make you MOST likely to enroll? (Select ONE) Extended hours (early morning/evening) More flexible scheduling (part-time/drop-in) Expanded age availability Enhanced curriculum/programming Improved availability (open spots) Other (please specify) Reliability & Work Schedule Question Title * 21. How certain is your need for childcare in the next 6 months? Need care now Will need care soon Unsure Just exploring options Question Title * 22. What best describes your work schedule/desired childcare schedule? Fixed schedule (same days/hours each week) Rotating schedule (varies weekly) Occasional/PRN or as-needed Shift work (e.g., 12-hour shifts) Other (please specify) Current Childcare Situation Question Title * 23. What is your current childcare arrangement? Licensed daycare center In-home daycare Nanny/babysitter Not currently using childcare Other (please specify) Additional Input Question Title * 24. What additional services or features would you like to see? Question Title * 25. Any other comments or specific needs? Question Title * 26. If you filled out this survey and would like to be included in a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card, please leave your name and email address. If you do not leave this information, you are welcome to fill out the survey anonymously (optional) Question Title * 27. To be entered in the drawing, please leave your email address. (Optional) Done
