NCI asks parents of children aged 0-6 about Early Childhood Education and Care
This survey is for parents with children who have not yet entered primary school.
Context for this survey and further information available on
the National College of Ireland website
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1.
Is your child (children) currently receiving care/education outside the home/family environment? Tick all that apply
Yes, at a crèche/playschool
Yes, at an ECEC scheme/Montessori
Yes, from a childminder who looks after a group of children
Yes, from a childminder who looks after only my child/children
No, my child/children receive their care/education in the home/family environment
2.
If you answered 'yes' to the above question, which of these sentences is true? If you have more than one child, tick all that apply. If you answered 'no' to the above question, skip to question 3.
My child is looked after by a woman childminder/early childhood educator
My child is looked after by a man childminder/early childhood educator
My child is looked after by a team of early childhood educators, one or more of whom is a man
My child is looked after by a team of early childhood educators, all of whom are women
My child is looked after by a team of early childhood educators - I do not know if they are men/women
3.
Complete the following sentence: When I am considering my child's Early Childhood Care and Education...
I want my child to be in the care and education of a professional ECEC practitioner
I do not think it is essential for the person minding my child to have a professional qualification
I prefer my child to receive care and education in a home/family environment
4.
Complete the following sentence: When I am considering my child's Early Childhood Care and Education...
I would prefer my child to be cared for by a woman
I would prefer my child to be cared for by a man
I would not have a preference
5.
I am currently raising my child/children in
Ireland
Another EU country
A non-EU country
6.
Please let us know the age of your pre-school child/children - tick all that apply
0-6 months
7-11 months
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
I also have a child/children older than 6 / already at school
7.
Please let us know the gender of your pre-school child/children aged 0-6 - tick all that apply
Male
Female
Other/prefer not to say