Child Care Center Survey for Families

Through a gift from Noble Center Church, a non-profit organization is being formed. At this time, the primary focus of this organization is to establish a child care center in Griswold. Such a child care center would be independent from the Griswold Community Schools but would strive to cooperate and coordinate schedules, transportation, and other factors to best serve families in the area. In order to best utilize our resources we need accurate information on the specific needs for child care in the community. We need parents to complete this survey, one survey per household. Your name is optional. If you include your name, you may be contacted for follow up questions but your information will not be made public in any way. There are 38 questions and it will take about 10 to 15 minutes of your time to complete. Only submit one survey per household. Thank you for your participation in this survey.
Name (optional): 


  1. How many children under school age do you have that need child care? (If you are expecting, count the expected child also.)
    one
    two
    three
    more than three


  1. What are the ages of the children in your family who need child care? Check as many as apply.
    Under 18 months
    18 months to 3 years
    3 year old
    4 year old
    school age before and/or after school
    We are expecting a child.


  1. Approximately how many hours per week of child care would you need for a child under age 18 months?
    10 hours or less
    10 to 30 hours
    30 to 44 hours
    more than 44 hours
    does not apply


  1. Approximately how many hours per week of child care would you need for a child between age 18 months and 3 years old?
    10 hours or less
    10 to 30 hours
    30 to 44 hours
    more than 44 hours
    does not apply


  1. Approximately how many hours per week of child care would you need for a child 3 years old?
    10 hours or less
    10 to 30 hours
    30 to 44 hours
    more than 44 hours
    does not apply


  1. Approximately how many hours per week of child care would you need for a child 4 years old?
    10 hours or less
    10 to 30 hours
    30 to 44 hours
    more than 44 hours
    does not apply


  1. Approximately how many hours per week of child care would you need for a school age child in a before and/or after school situation?
    less than 10 hours
    10 to 15 hours
    15 to 20 hours
    more than 20 hours
    does not apply


  1. What time would be the most likely time your child/ children would be regularly dropped off at the child care center? If you have two or more children and at least one of them would be school age needing after school care you may check the after school option and one more option.
    before 6:00 am
    6:00 to 7:00 am
    7:00 to 8:00 am
    after 8:00 am
    after school in the afternoon (There may be an option in which the school bus can drop off after school care children)


  1. What time would be the most likely time your child/ children would regularly picked up from the child care center? If you have two or more children and at least one of them would be school age needing before school care you may check the in time to get to school option and one more option.
    before 3:00 pm
    between 3:00 and 5:00 pm
    between 5:00 and 6:00 pm
    after 6:00 pm
    in the morning in time to get to school (There may be an option in which the school bus will pick up early morning child care school age children at the center.)


  1. What nutritional needs would your child need at the child care center? Check all that apply.
    breakfast
    mid-morning snack
    noon lunch
    mid-afternoon/ after school snack


  1. Do any of your children have special needs that would require special services?
    yes
    no


  1. What best describes your work and residence situation?
    Parents live in Griswold Community School District and at least one parent works in the Griswold Community School District
    Live in Griswold School District but both parents work outside the district.
    At least one parent works in the Griswold Community School District but parents do not live in the district
    Parents do not live in Griswold Community School District and neither works in the district.


  1. What best describes your current child care situation?
    Parent does not work outside the home in order to care for child/ children.
    Other family members care for child/ children.
    Day care with a provider keeping children in their home.
    Child care in a licensed child care center
    Other


  1. What best describes you current employment situation?
    Both parents working full-time outside the home.
    At least one parent working less than full-time in order to care for child/ children but would like to work full-time.
    Other


  1. During the last 12 months have you had adequate child care?
    yes
    no


  1. Who takes your child/ children to child care?
    Mother
    Father
    Other relative
    Neighbor/ friend
    It varies.


  1. Who picks up your child/ children to child care?
    Mother
    Father
    Other relative
    Neighbor/ friend
    It varies.


  1. How far do you travel to your current child care?
    Less than 5 miles
    5 to 10 miles
    10 to 15 miles
    15 to 20 miles
    more than 20 miles


  1. How do you meet child care needs when any of the children are sick?
    Have a back up provider
    A relative
    Stay home from work


  1. Does anyone in your household currently receive any kind of government assistance in paying for child care?
    yes
    no


  1. Does your family currently have any school age children enrolled in the Griswold Community Schools?
    yes
    no


  1. In the past 12 months, has a member of your household had to miss work due to a disruption in child care service?
    No
    Only once or twice
    3 to 5 times
    More than 5 times


  1. Has a member of your family ever quit a job because the primary reason which child care issues?
    Yes
    No


  1. Has a member of your family ever quit a job with child care issues being a contributing factor but not the primary factor?
    Yes
    No


  1. Has a member of your family ever turned down the opportunity for promotion at work or expanded employment due to child care concerns?
    Yes
    No


  1. In the past 12 months, has a member of your family been late to work or had to leave work early due to child care issues?
    No
    Only once or twice
    3 to 5 times
    More than 5 times


  1. If child care issues cause you to miss work, how does your employer cover your work responsibilities? If self-employed, answer by what you do. Check all that apply.
    Hire part-time or substitute worker.
    Shift other staff to cover my responsibilities.
    Work is postponed until I return.
    Work is cancelled.
    Other


  1. How much do you worry about your children under the age of 5 years while at work?
    Never
    Seldom
    Occasionally
    Frequently


  1. How much do you worry about your school age children before and/ or after school while at work?
    Never
    Seldom
    Occasionally
    Frequently


  1. During the past 12 months have you received phone calls, texts, or other communications from your child care provider that caused disruption to your work but did not require you to leave work?
    No
    Once or twice
    3 to 5 times
    More than 5 times


  1. How important is it to you that in addition to "baby sitting", your child receives age appropriate developmental activities for social, physical, and mental development?
    Not important
    Somewhat important
    Very important


  1. What best describes your preference for your child/ children in regard to the child care center including traditional Christian educational activities such as singing Christmas and other Christian children songs, Bible stories, Veggie Tales, and similar Christian resources?
    I see the use of Christian oriented materials as a positive and support inclusion of these resources.
    I would be opposed to the use of any Christian resources.
    I really don't care one way or the other.


  1. Background information: Child care is rated on a 5 level Quality Rating System with level 5 being the highest rating. These ratings are based on factors ranging from training level of staff, facilities, and development programs offered. In the counties of Mills, Montgomery, and Cass there are only 2 facilities currently rated at level 5. How important is it to you that you child receive child care in facility with a high rating?
    Not important
    Somewhat important.
    Very important


  1. Calculating on the basis of 42 hours per week or the hourly rates shown, what amount are you currently paying per child for child care?
    Less than $80 (Less than $2 per hour)
    $80 to $100 (Approximately between $2 and $2.40 per hour)
    $100 to $120 (Approximately between $2.40 and $2.85 per hour)
    $120 to $140 Approximately between $2.85 and $3.35 per hour)
    More than $140 (Over $3.35 per hour)


  1. Background information: The Statewide Actual and Allowable Cost of full-time child care according to the Iowa Department of Human Services is $148.48. According to ISU Extension surveys it is $155. We know that the cost is somewhat less in western Iowa than the statewide average. We plan to arrange pick up and drop off and pre-school transportation services with the elementary school so that parents do not have to worry about these factors. What do you believe is a reasonable amount to pay for child care based on a 42 hour week or the hourly rates shown?
    Less than $80 (Less than $2 per hour)
    $80 to $100 (Approximately between $2 and $2.40 per hour)
    $100 to $120 (Approximately between $2.40 and $2.85 per hour)
    $120 to $140 Approximately between $2.85 and $3.35 per hour)
    More than $140 (Over $3.35 per hour)


  1. Are you aware of the Iowa DHS program for Child Care Assistance to help qualifying families cover child care expenses?
    Yes
    No, but would like more information
    No, I'm not interested.


  1. What best describes your satisfaction with your current child care service?
    Very Satisfied.
    Somewhat satisfied.
    Not satisfied.


  1. If a child care center becomes a reality in Griswold, what would be your family's level of utilization?
    It would be our primary child care service.
    We would stay with our current provider but would like to use it as "backup".
    We would not use such a facility.





Mr. Baier
Noble Township Educational Services
Griswold, IA