2025 Oneida County Employers - Child Care Survey

The Oneida County Childcare Coalition wants to learn more about the current state of child care in our area. By working together as a community, we hope to review, improve, and grow existing child care services — and support new child care programs that meet local needs.

1.How many people does your business currently employ in Oneida County? (Please give your best estimate.)

2.In the past year, how have child care needs affected your employees’ ability to work? (Check all that apply)

Employees missed work because of child care issues

Employees arrived late because of child care

Employees couldn’t work overtime due to child care

Some employees were distracted or stressed at work because of child care

Employees have not had problems with child care

I have not discussed child care with employees

3.In the past year, how many employees have quit or turned down a job because they could not find child care?

4.About how many total hours of work were lost at your company last year due to child care issues?

Less than 20 hours

20–50 hours

51–100 hours

More than 100 hours

I don’t know

5.What benefits, if any, does your business offer to help employees with child care costs? (Examples: flexible scheduling, financial help, on-site child care, etc.)

6.What is your biggest concern about child care services in Oneida County?

7.What steps has your business taken to help solve child care concerns for your staff?

8.Have you talked with elected officials about the need for quality child care and its connection to our local workforce and economy?

Yes

I’m not sure

9.Would you like to learn more about ways employers can support child care (like family friendly policies, funding models or partnerships)?

Yes

10.If yes, please share your contact information below:

Name

Business Name

Email Address

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