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Rome-Floyd Childcare Impact Study
Answering the following questions will help the Chamber identify how access to affordable, high-quality childcare impacts the ability of your family to work and our community to grow.
1.
In what ZIP code is your home located? (enter 5-digit ZIP code; for example, 00544 or 94305)
2.
Please rate your current childcare provider based upon the topics below.
Not Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Service Quality
Not Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Cleanliness
Not Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Communication/ Responsiveness
Not Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Friendliness
Not Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
3.
How many children in your household are under age 13?
0
1
2
3+
4.
What are the ages of your children who need or may need childcare?
Infant: 0-12 Months
Toddler: 1-2 Years
Preschool: 3-4 Years
School Age: 5-8 Years
School Age: 9-12 Years
5.
What type of household best describes you?
Two-parent household
Single-parent household
Grandparent/relative caregiver
Other
6.
What is your current employment status?
Full-time
Part-time
Multiple jobs
Self-employed
Currently unemployed
Student
Retired
7.
What is your primary childcare arrangement?
Licensed childcare center
Relative/grandparent
Freind/neighbor
Parent/guardian stays home
Before/after school program
Informal/unlicensed arrangement
8.
What days of the week do you typically need childcare?
Monday-Friday
Weekends
Both
9.
How many hours per week do you typically require childcare?
10.
What industry do you work in?
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Logistics
Education
Hospitality
Other
11.
What hours of the day do you typically need care?
Before 6:00 a.m.
6:00 - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Overnight
12.
Have you had difficulty finding childcare that matches your shift or family needs in the last 12 months?
Yes
No
13.
If the answer to the above question was yes, what was the primary reason?
No openings
Wait list
Cost
Hours did not match my work schedule
Location
Transportation
Provider did not offer care for my child's special circumstances or need
Other
14.
How long did you wait for your current childcare arrangement?
Less than 1 week
1-4 weeks
1-3 months
3-6 months
More than 6 months
15.
Have you ever declined a job offer, promotion, additional hours, or training opportunity due to childcare?
Yes
No
16.
Have you ever changed your work schedule because childcare was unavailable?
Yes
No
17.
Have you ever left a job because of childcare challenges?
Yes
No
18.
How affordable is your childcare arrangement?
Very affordable
Somewhat affordable
Difficult but manageable
Very difficult
Not affordable
19.
Approximately how much does your household spend on childcare during a calendar month?
Less than $300
$300-$500
$500-$750
$750-$1,000
$1,000-$1,250
$1,250-$1500
$1,500-$2,000
$2,000+
20.
Has childcare affordability caused you to do any of the following: (Check all that apply)
Reduce work hours
Decline overtime
Decline a promotion
Delay returning to work
Delay education/training
Take a second job
Leave the workforce
Accumulate debt
None of these
21.
Approximately what percentage of your household income is used to pay for childcare?
22.
Does your child currently participate in any after-school care programming that is not located at his/her school?
Yes
No
23.
If the answer to the above question was yes, where does your child(ren) attend after-school care?
24.
What else do you want leaders in Rome and Floyd County to know about the current state of childcare?
