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Community Child Care and Early Learning Needs Survey

This anonymous survey will help the River Valley Regional YMCA better understand the true need for child care and early learning in our region. Your input will guide us in creating a plan that meets community needs while keeping care affordable and accessible for families.
1.Do you currently have children under the age of 13 in your household?
2.What type of child care are you currently using? (Check all that apply)
3.Are you currently on a waitlist for child care?
4.If yes, how long have you been waiting?
5.If you need child care, what age children would need care? (Select all that apply)
6.What percentage of your household income goes toward child care?
7.Do you feel that affordable child care options are available in your area?
8.If a new child care center were to open, what town, neighborhood, or school district would be most helpful for your family?”
9.Do you receive state subsidy assistance to pay for child care fees?
10.What would be most helpful to your family? (Check all that apply)
11.What employer do you work for?
12.If your current child care became unavailable, would it affect your ability to work?
13.If yes, how would it affect your work? (Check all that apply)
14.If your employer helped cover child care costs, would that affect your decision to stay with or start working for them?
15.Have child care challenges ever impacted your work (absences, tardiness, changes in schedule, etc.)?
16.What do you wish local leaders, lawmakers, or employers knew about your child care experience?
17.If you’re open to follow-up, looking for care or to share your story, please provide your name and contact info (optional).