ChamberWest Childcare Data Survey

Please help us to continually improve ChamberWest programs by taking a few minutes to complete this survey. We've kept the survey short to minimize the amount of time required to provide this valuable feedback. Thanks in advance for your consideration and time!

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* 1. Does your employer offer any support for employees with children in childcare? (Select all that apply)

On-site childcare facility

Childcare stipend or reimbursement

Flexible work hours or remote work options

Paid parental leave beyond state/federal requirements

Subsidized or discounted childcare through partnerships with local providers

No support offered

Not applicable (e.g., self-employed, unemployed)

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* 2. If your employer offers support, how helpful do you find it in balancing work and family life?

Extremely helpful

Very helpful

Somewhat helpful

Not helpful

Not applicable

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* 3. Would you be more likely to stay with an employer that offers better childcare support (e.g., stipends, on-site childcare, flexible schedules)?

Yes

Not sure

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* 4. Have you ever left a job/lost an employee/had a reduction in work hours due to a lack of adequate childcare support from your employer?

Yes

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* 5. What type of childcare support would you most like to see from your employer? (Select up to 3)

Childcare subsidies or stipends

Flexible hours or remote work options

Extended parental leave

Partnerships with childcare providers

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Has the availability or cost of childcare ever impacted your ability to work or seek employment?

Yes, significantly

Yes, somewhat

No impact

Not applicable

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* 7. If yes, in what way has it impacted your work situation? (Select all that apply)

I had to reduce work hours

I had to quit my job

I had to take on part-time work instead of full-time

I had to rely on family/friends for childcare

I was unable to accept job opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Are you currently using childcare services (e.g., daycare, nanny, family member care)?

Yes

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* 9. If yes, what type of childcare do you use? (Select all that apply)

Daycare center

In-home daycare

Nanny or babysitter

Family member/friend

Other (please specify)

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* 10. If no, what is the primary reason you are not using childcare?

Cost of childcare is too high

Unable to find available spots

Quality of childcare options is not satisfactory

Prefer to stay home or manage childcare myself

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How much do you spend on childcare per month (per child)?

$200-$500

$500-$1,000

$1,000-$1,500

More than $1,500

Not applicable

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* 12. What solutions would you most like to see to address the childcare crisis in Utah? (Select up to 3)

Increase availability of childcare spots

Lower the cost of childcare

Offer more financial support for families (e.g., subsidies, tax credits)

Improve quality standards for childcare providers

Expand employer-provided childcare benefits

Increase government involvement in providing childcare services

Encourage flexible work schedules or remote work options

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions on how to improve the childcare system in Utah?

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* 14. Age Group

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 and above

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* 15. Gender

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

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* 16. Number of Children Under 12 in Your Household

4 or more

N/A

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* 17. City of Residence

City of West Jordan

City of Kearns

City of Taylorsville

West Valley City

Salt Lake City

Other

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* 18. City of Employment

City of West Jordan

City of Kearns

City of Taylorsville

West Valley City

Salt Lake City

Other

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* 19. Employment Status

Full-time

Part-time

Self-employed

Unemployed

Student

Homemaker

Retired