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Curry Kids Parent & Carer Survey
1.
Which best describes your relationship to the child(ren)?
Parent
Grandparent
Carer
Other (please specify)
2.
How many children do you currently have in the following age groups?
Under 12 months
1
2
3
1-2 years
1
2
3
3-5 years (not yet in school)
1
2
3
Primary school age
1
2
3
3.
Where do you live?
Cloncurry
Rural property
Nearby Community (please specify)
4.
What childcare arrangements do you currently use?
Curry Kids
Family Daycare
Relative or family member
Parent or carer stays at home
No regular childcare
Other (please specify)
5.
If you are not using Curry Kids, what are the main reasons?
(Select all that apply)
I do not currently need childcare
Operating hours don't suit my needs
Fees are too expensive
Waiting list/ no availability
Childcare days required unavailable
Location or transport
My child has started school
I prefer another service
Other (please specify)
6.
Overall, how satisfied are you with the childcare options currently available in Cloncurry? Please Specify.
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
7.
Do you expect to require childcare within the next:
4-6 months
6-12 months
1-2 years
3-5 years
No
8.
Approximately how many children will require care during this time?
1
2
3 or more
None of the above
9.
On average, how many days per week would you require childcare?
1 day
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Casual or occasional care only
10.
Which days would you most likely require care?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
11.
Which additional services would you value? (Select
all that apply)
School hours care
15 hours per week Sessional Kindy Program
Alternate week care
Casual care
Incursion/excursions
Morning and afternoon tea provided
Supplied cot linen
Supplied rest-time bedding/linen
Nutritional meals provided
Kindy or preschool program
Early intervention or allied health visits
Cultural activities
Gardening and outdoor learning
Swimming or sporting programs
Music or creative arts programs
None of the above
Other (please specify)
12.
Are childcare fees a barrier to accessing care?
Yes, significantly
Somewhat
No
Unsure
13.
If fees are a concern, what would make childcare more accessible?
14.
Are there any services or programs you believe are missing from childcare in Cloncurry?
15.
If you could change one thing about childcare in Cloncurry, what would it be?
16.
Would you recommend Curry Kids to other families?
Yes
Maybe
No
Not currently a user
17.
Is there anything else you would like us to know as we prepare to open the new Curry Kids Early Learning Centre?