Marion County Child Care
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Marion County Child Care
The purpose of this survey is to gather data that can be used to identify barriers and gaps in childcare options so that as a community we have a better understanding to begin working on solutions specific to the local need. Please think outside of current pandemic conditions, This survey needs to be completed by March 31, 2021.
1.
How many children do you have under age 15?
2.
What are the ages of your children?
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School-age
3.
What school district does your child attend?
River Valley Local School District
Elgin Local School District
Pleasant Local School District
Marion City Schools
Ridgedale Local School District
Other (Please Specify)
4.
Who is your employer?
5.
What was the single most important factor in your childcare choice?
Cost
Location
Special Needs Care
Caregiver Education
Nutrition
Quality of Program
Health & Safety
Financial Subsidy/Assistance
Hours of Operation
Trust
Other (Please Specify)
6.
What range of child care is affordable for your needs?
Part-time $60-80 per week
Part-time $80-100 per week
Part-time $100-120 per week
Full-time $80-110 per week
Full-time $110-140 per week
Full-time $140-170 per week
If no, please specify:
7.
Have you paid for childcare before or are you currently paying for childcare?
Yes (Answer Question 8)
No (Answer Question 9)
8.
If you answered yes on Question 7 (skip if answered no), which type of child care have you used?
Preschool Early Learning Program
Family Child Care Provider
Head Start
Child Care Center
Other (Please Specify)
9.
If you answered no on Question 7 (skip if answered yes), who has provided child care for you?
Self
Family
Friend
Neighbor
Child watched them self
10.
What resources did you use in your childcare search?
YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral
Job & Family Services
Family
Friends/Neighbor
Care.com
Nanny Service
Social Media
Sitter City
Other (Please Specify)
11.
If you lost your child care provider tomorrow, what would you do?
12.
Are you aware of Step Up to Quality, Ohio’s five-star quality rating system for childcare and early learning programs and providers, and the benefits that it has for children?
Yes
No
13.
Is transportation an issue when considering your childcare provider?
Yes
No
Please explain an issues encountered:
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Knowing childcare openings in the area, please check all age groups for which you’ve struggled to secure care”
Infant (Birth-18 Months)
Toddler (18 months - 36 months)
Preschooler (36 months - 5 years)
School-agers (5 years and up)
15.
Knowing childcare openings in the area, please check all shifts for which you’ve struggled to find care.
2nd Shift
3rd Shift
Other non-traditional hours
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Are there any other barriers that we should be made aware of, in order to work on childcare solutions community-wide?
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