Needs Assessment Survey for Child Care Providers

1.What type of child care services do you provide?
2.What types of training or professional development would be most helpful to you?
3.Have you had access to training or professional development in the past year?
4.If no, what barriers have prevented you from attending training?
5.What are the biggest challenges you face as a child care provider? (Select all that apply)
6.How satisfied are you with the support provided by the community or local agencies?
7.What type of additional support would be most helpful to you?
8.Do you currently have the capacity to enroll more children in your care program?
9.If you answered 'no' to the above question, what is limiting your capacity to expand?
10.Do you feel equipped to provide child care services that meet the needs of children from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds?
11.If you answered 'no' to the above question, what additional training or support would help improve your cultural competence?
12.Do you face challenges in recruiting or retaining qualified staff?
13.If you answered 'yes' in the above question, what strategies do you believe would help in improving staff recruitment and retention?
14.How effective do you feel local child care policies and regulations are in supporting providers like you?
15.What changes or improvements would you suggest to make child care services more accessible, affordable, and effective in your community?
16.What is your average salary?
17.What best describes your position?