Child Care Counts Early Care and Learning Grant Program Survey

May 2021

The Child Care Counts Coalition is dedicated to stabilizing and increasing the number of available slots for high quality childcare in Windham County. The coalition is considering starting a grant program that would assist people who are actively engaged in, or seeking to become employed in the Early Childhood Education field. . This survey will help us to target our efforts.

Thank you for participating!

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* 1. Tell us about yourself

Name

Address

City/Town

State

ZIP

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Are you currently working in the early care and learning field? (If YES go to Question 5.)

Yes

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* 3. If you are not currently working in the field and would like to be, what barriers have you experienced? Select all that apply or tell us about your situation.

I do not have the required training.

There are no job openings that match my qualifications

There are no jobs that fit with my other obligations.

Pay and/or benefits are not adequate.

I would like to start my own child care business but need support to begin.

I have experienced barriers related to being BIPOC.

Tell us about your experience.

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* 4. What type of supports or resources do you think would you need to overcome these barriers?

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* 5. If you are currently working in the field, what type of setting?

As a nanny for one family.

In a registered or licensed home-based program.

In a licensed child care center.

In a public school based program.

In an afterschool program.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Have you been able to meet annual professional development requirements?

Very easily

Somewhat easily

Not easily

Not applicable

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* 7. Have you experienced barriers to meeting professional development requirements?

Cost of training

Availability of required training. (i.e. CPR, Medication Administration, Basic Specilized Care)

Availability of training needed to advance on the career ladder

Availability of training that meets my level of expertise

Logistics- Need for transportation, child care, transcripts etc.

Tell us about your experience.

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* 8. Have you been able to access professional development required for a supervisory role (Lead Teacher, Center Director)?

Very Easily

Somewhat Easily

Not Easily

Not Applicable

Child Care Counts Early Care and Learning Grant Program Survey

May 2021

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* 1. Tell us about yourself

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* 2. Are you currently working in the early care and learning field? (If YES go to Question 5.)

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* 3. If you are not currently working in the field and would like to be, what barriers have you experienced? Select all that apply or tell us about your situation.

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* 4. What type of supports or resources do you think would you need to overcome these barriers?

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* 5. If you are currently working in the field, what type of setting?

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* 6. Have you been able to meet annual professional development requirements?

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* 7. Have you experienced barriers to meeting professional development requirements?

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* 8. Have you been able to access professional development required for a supervisory role (Lead Teacher, Center Director)?

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* 9. If cost has been a factor in meeting professional development goals, what amount of funding would be most helpful?

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* 10. If logistics have been a barrier to accessing professional development opportunities, what resources or types of support would be most helpful?

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* 11. Is there anything else you would like to share with us as we work to develop a grant program for Early Educators?