Before and After School Childcare Parent Survey

This survey is used by your school's before and after school childcare selection committee for this year's bid process to determine the level of satisfaction with the childcare services being provided in your school and what services you want from a childcare provider in general. If you are interested in serving on your school's childcare selection committee, please contact your respective school's principal. Thank you for completing the survey. All answers are confidential and will only be reported in the aggregate.

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* 1. Please select your school.

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* 2. Please select your current before and after school childcare provider at the school.

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* 3. Please rate the level of importance to you as a parent/guardian.

	Very important	Somewhat important	Not important
After school care should be an extension of the school day, with the primary focus on education	After school care should be an extension of the school day, with the primary focus on education Very important	After school care should be an extension of the school day, with the primary focus on education Somewhat important	After school care should be an extension of the school day, with the primary focus on education Not important
Socialization and interaction with other children	Socialization and interaction with other children Very important	Socialization and interaction with other children Somewhat important	Socialization and interaction with other children Not important
Recreation and outdoor play	Recreation and outdoor play Very important	Recreation and outdoor play Somewhat important	Recreation and outdoor play Not important
Field trips, clubs and extracurricular activities	Field trips, clubs and extracurricular activities Very important	Field trips, clubs and extracurricular activities Somewhat important	Field trips, clubs and extracurricular activities Not important
I want the childcare provider to check my child’s homework	I want the childcare provider to check my child’s homework Very important	I want the childcare provider to check my child’s homework Somewhat important	I want the childcare provider to check my child’s homework Not important
I want the childcare provider to be affordable	I want the childcare provider to be affordable Very important	I want the childcare provider to be affordable Somewhat important	I want the childcare provider to be affordable Not important
I want the childcare provider to have flexible hours and open during breaks, professional days, and when school administrative offices are open	I want the childcare provider to have flexible hours and open during breaks, professional days, and when school administrative offices are open Very important	I want the childcare provider to have flexible hours and open during breaks, professional days, and when school administrative offices are open Somewhat important	I want the childcare provider to have flexible hours and open during breaks, professional days, and when school administrative offices are open Not important
Electronics use	Electronics use Very important	Electronics use Somewhat important	Electronics use Not important

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* 4. Do you use the current provider? If yes, go to the next question. If no, skip to question 12.

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* 5. How many children do you have enrolled in this program?

More than 3

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* 6. How long has your family been using this program?

One year or less

Greater than 1 year and less than 5 years

Greater than 5 years and less than 10 years

Greater than 10 years

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* 7. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the current before and after school childcare provider at your school?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neither Agree or Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know	N/A
I am kept informed of my child’s progress, concerns or behavior on a regular basis	I am kept informed of my child’s progress, concerns or behavior on a regular basis Strongly Agree	I am kept informed of my child’s progress, concerns or behavior on a regular basis Agree	I am kept informed of my child’s progress, concerns or behavior on a regular basis Neither Agree or Disagree	I am kept informed of my child’s progress, concerns or behavior on a regular basis Disagree	I am kept informed of my child’s progress, concerns or behavior on a regular basis Strongly Disagree	I am kept informed of my child’s progress, concerns or behavior on a regular basis Don't Know	I am kept informed of my child’s progress, concerns or behavior on a regular basis N/A
I am kept informed about program or staff changes	I am kept informed about program or staff changes Strongly Agree	I am kept informed about program or staff changes Agree	I am kept informed about program or staff changes Neither Agree or Disagree	I am kept informed about program or staff changes Disagree	I am kept informed about program or staff changes Strongly Disagree	I am kept informed about program or staff changes Don't Know	I am kept informed about program or staff changes N/A
The activities and clubs available to my child are well planned	The activities and clubs available to my child are well planned Strongly Agree	The activities and clubs available to my child are well planned Agree	The activities and clubs available to my child are well planned Neither Agree or Disagree	The activities and clubs available to my child are well planned Disagree	The activities and clubs available to my child are well planned Strongly Disagree	The activities and clubs available to my child are well planned Don't Know	The activities and clubs available to my child are well planned N/A
There is a good mix of play, free time, enrichment and academic activities	There is a good mix of play, free time, enrichment and academic activities Strongly Agree	There is a good mix of play, free time, enrichment and academic activities Agree	There is a good mix of play, free time, enrichment and academic activities Neither Agree or Disagree	There is a good mix of play, free time, enrichment and academic activities Disagree	There is a good mix of play, free time, enrichment and academic activities Strongly Disagree	There is a good mix of play, free time, enrichment and academic activities Don't Know	There is a good mix of play, free time, enrichment and academic activities N/A
There are enough toys and materials for everyone	There are enough toys and materials for everyone Strongly Agree	There are enough toys and materials for everyone Agree	There are enough toys and materials for everyone Neither Agree or Disagree	There are enough toys and materials for everyone Disagree	There are enough toys and materials for everyone Strongly Disagree	There are enough toys and materials for everyone Don't Know	There are enough toys and materials for everyone N/A
My child enjoys attending the program	My child enjoys attending the program Strongly Agree	My child enjoys attending the program Agree	My child enjoys attending the program Neither Agree or Disagree	My child enjoys attending the program Disagree	My child enjoys attending the program Strongly Disagree	My child enjoys attending the program Don't Know	My child enjoys attending the program N/A
My child is safe and well cared after	My child is safe and well cared after Strongly Agree	My child is safe and well cared after Agree	My child is safe and well cared after Neither Agree or Disagree	My child is safe and well cared after Disagree	My child is safe and well cared after Strongly Disagree	My child is safe and well cared after Don't Know	My child is safe and well cared after N/A
The childcare provider works with me to resolve issues or concerns	The childcare provider works with me to resolve issues or concerns Strongly Agree	The childcare provider works with me to resolve issues or concerns Agree	The childcare provider works with me to resolve issues or concerns Neither Agree or Disagree	The childcare provider works with me to resolve issues or concerns Disagree	The childcare provider works with me to resolve issues or concerns Strongly Disagree	The childcare provider works with me to resolve issues or concerns Don't Know	The childcare provider works with me to resolve issues or concerns N/A
The staff are supportive and relate well to my child/children	The staff are supportive and relate well to my child/children Strongly Agree	The staff are supportive and relate well to my child/children Agree	The staff are supportive and relate well to my child/children Neither Agree or Disagree	The staff are supportive and relate well to my child/children Disagree	The staff are supportive and relate well to my child/children Strongly Disagree	The staff are supportive and relate well to my child/children Don't Know	The staff are supportive and relate well to my child/children N/A
The costs are comparable to similar programs available to me	The costs are comparable to similar programs available to me Strongly Agree	The costs are comparable to similar programs available to me Agree	The costs are comparable to similar programs available to me Neither Agree or Disagree	The costs are comparable to similar programs available to me Disagree	The costs are comparable to similar programs available to me Strongly Disagree	The costs are comparable to similar programs available to me Don't Know	The costs are comparable to similar programs available to me N/A
Program staff are well trained and understand the developmental needs of school aged children	Program staff are well trained and understand the developmental needs of school aged children Strongly Agree	Program staff are well trained and understand the developmental needs of school aged children Agree	Program staff are well trained and understand the developmental needs of school aged children Neither Agree or Disagree	Program staff are well trained and understand the developmental needs of school aged children Disagree	Program staff are well trained and understand the developmental needs of school aged children Strongly Disagree	Program staff are well trained and understand the developmental needs of school aged children Don't Know	Program staff are well trained and understand the developmental needs of school aged children N/A
The fees charged are reasonable and affordable	The fees charged are reasonable and affordable Strongly Agree	The fees charged are reasonable and affordable Agree	The fees charged are reasonable and affordable Neither Agree or Disagree	The fees charged are reasonable and affordable Disagree	The fees charged are reasonable and affordable Strongly Disagree	The fees charged are reasonable and affordable Don't Know	The fees charged are reasonable and affordable N/A
My child receives help with his/her homework	My child receives help with his/her homework Strongly Agree	My child receives help with his/her homework Agree	My child receives help with his/her homework Neither Agree or Disagree	My child receives help with his/her homework Disagree	My child receives help with his/her homework Strongly Disagree	My child receives help with his/her homework Don't Know	My child receives help with his/her homework N/A
I would encourage others to enroll their children in this program	I would encourage others to enroll their children in this program Strongly Agree	I would encourage others to enroll their children in this program Agree	I would encourage others to enroll their children in this program Neither Agree or Disagree	I would encourage others to enroll their children in this program Disagree	I would encourage others to enroll their children in this program Strongly Disagree	I would encourage others to enroll their children in this program Don't Know	I would encourage others to enroll their children in this program N/A

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* 8. Overall, my child's before and after school childcare program is:

Excellent

Very Good

Satisfactory

Needs Improvement

Excellent

Very Good

Satisfactory

Needs Improvement

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* 9. What do you like best about this program?

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* 10. What would like to see changed with this program?

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* 11. Please share any other comments (this concludes the survey for parents using the current before and after school childcare provider; please click on the "Done" button at the bottom of the screen).

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* 12. Begins questions for parents who do not use the current provider. What type of before or after school childcare do you use?

Services not needed

Care in my own home

Provider at another location

Before and After School Childcare Parent Survey

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* 1. Please select your school.

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* 2. Please select your current before and after school childcare provider at the school.

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* 3. Please rate the level of importance to you as a parent/guardian.

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* 4. Do you use the current provider? If yes, go to the next question. If no, skip to question 12.

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* 5. How many children do you have enrolled in this program?

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* 6. How long has your family been using this program?

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* 7. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the current before and after school childcare provider at your school?

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* 8. Overall, my child's before and after school childcare program is:

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* 9. What do you like best about this program?

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* 10. What would like to see changed with this program?

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* 11. Please share any other comments (this concludes the survey for parents using the current before and after school childcare provider; please click on the "Done" button at the bottom of the screen).

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* 12. Begins questions for parents who do not use the current provider. What type of before or after school childcare do you use?

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* 13. If you use a provider at another location, what services or changes would need to be made in order for you to use the provider located on site?

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* 14. When selecting childcare, what are your top three priorities?

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* 15. Please share any other comments (this concludes the survey for parents not using the current before and after school childcare provider).