Western Benton County Partnership Childcare Survey Question Title * 1. How many children are you parent or guardian for that live in your household (aged 5 or younger only)? None 1 2 3 4 More than 4 Question Title * 2. What childcare arrangements do you have for your children between the ages 0 - 5 years old? I do not work and stay home with the children in my care. Children stay at home with another family member. Children stay with a relative in the relative's home Children stay in my home with a babysitter or nanny, where provider only keeps my children. Licensed daycare/childcare center that cares for more than 20 children. Home-based childcare provider, such as a private home daycare with less than 10 children. Church-based daycare/childcare center. Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. If you have school age children, where do they stay for after school care? After school program such as Boys and Girls Club Daycare center At home alone My work hours allow me to be home after school for children's care Neighbor or other family member Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. How many days per week do your children or children under your care normally need daycare? 1 - 2 days 3 - 5 days 6 - 7 days Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Are you currently in need of childcare? Yes No Question Title * 6. Rank these answers as to what your main priority is when seeking childcare? Question Title * 7. What is your weekly cost of care for your children in each age group? 0 to 1 year 1 to 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years Question Title * 8. What is your overall satisfaction with your current care arrangements for your child? Very satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Question Title * 9. Would you be likely to change your current childcare arrangements if a more convenient option was available? Yes No Question Title * 10. Would you be likely to change your current childcare arrangements if a more affordable option was available? Yes No Question Title * 11. Would you be likely to use a formal childcare center for back-up when your other childcare was unavailable? (Back-up care is often used when your regular caregiver is unavailable due to vacation, illness, weather...) Yes No Question Title * 12. In the last 3 months have you had to leave/miss work to manage childcare issues (such as caregiver unavailability) not related to illness? Yes No Question Title * 13. Do you prefer your childcare to be closer to your home or work? Home Work Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. Which school district do you live in? Siloam Springs Gentry Decatur Gravette Colcord / Kansas / Watts Question Title * 15. How flexible is your employer with respect to childcare responsibilities? Very flexible Somewhat flexible Neutral Somewhat inflexible Very inflexible Question Title * 16. Have you ever quit a job because you couldn't find adequate childcare? Yes No Question Title * 17. If you are currently unemployed, would having adequate/affordable childcare available make you likely to seek employment? Yes No Question Title * 18. Would you be in need of night shift childcare (between 6 pm and 7 am)? Yes No Question Title * 19. Please provide any additional comments regarding your needs or opinions about childcare or potential childcare issues and concerns. Done