BNEDC Childcare Provider Survey

1. Section 1: Capacity

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The information you provide will help us better understand the childcare landscape in McLean County, Illinois. Your responses will be used to support efforts to enhance childcare services and workforce development in our community. Your responses will be kept confidential. We will share aggregate data and common trends, but individual responses will not be disclosed. Contact information will only be used to track which facilities have responded to avoid sending follow-up requests to those who have already completed the survey.

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* What is the name of your childcare facility?

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* What is your email address?

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* What is your facility's total capacity when fully staffed?

Infants (birth-15 months):

Toddlers (15 – 24 months:

2 years:

3 years:

4 years:

5 years:

Before/After school care:

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* What is your current enrollment?

Infants (birth-15 months):

Toddlers (15 – 24 months:

2 years:

3 years:

4 years:

5 years:

Before/After school care:

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* Do you have unfilled openings?

Yes

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* If yes, how many and for which age groups?

Infants (birth-15 months):

Toddlers (15 – 24 months:

2 years:

3 years:

4 years:

5 years:

Before/After school care:

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* Is your facility at full capacity?

Yes

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* If you are not at full capacity, please rank the following barriers in order of impact, with 1 being the most significant barrier and 5 being the least significant.

Staffing shortage

N/A

Facility space limitations

N/A

Licensing restrictions

N/A

Lack of demand

N/A

Other (please specify below)

N/A

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* Please specifiy "Other"

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* Do you currently have a waitlist?

Yes

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* If yes, how many children are on the waitlist by age group?

Infants (birth-15 months):

Toddlers (15 – 24 months:

2 years:

3 years:

4 years:

5 years:

Before/After school care:

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* How long is the average wait time for a spot to open?

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* What days and hours does your facility provide care?

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* What are your current daily tuition rates by age group?

Infants (birth-15 months):

Toddlers (15 – 24 months:

2 years:

3 years:

4 years:

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