Child Care Needs Analysis Survey for Airdrie, Crossfield, and Area

Child Care Needs Analysis Survey for
Airdrie, Crossfield, and Area

A need for more accessible and varied forms of child care has been identified for this area. The aim of this survey is to assess the specific needs, as identified by the general public, in an effort to create the level of care that will satisfy the majority of the population.

Please note that all questions are optional, but the more complete the survey results we receive, the better we can assess and plan for the needs of the community.

Please feel free to invite your contact lists, friends, family, co-workers, etc. to the website address listed in the address bar above to increase the number of responses we receive.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this 8 question survey.

1. a) Are you a (please check all that apply):

  Parent
  Grandparent
  Guardian
  Child Care Worker

  Professional From A Field Related To Working With Children
  Concerned Citizen
  Other (Please Specify)

1. b) Please explain 'Other' from question 1. a)

2. Do you currently reside in:

  Airdrie
  Crossfield
  Carstairs
  Didsbury

  Olds
  Rocky View County
  Mountain View County

3. a) Are there children aged 12 years or younger living in your home?

Yes
No

3. b) Please indicate the number of children from each age group who reside in your home.

   Under 12 months
   13 to 19 months
   20 to 36 months
   37 to 60 months (not yet attending Kindergarten)
   Attending Kindergarten
   Attending Grades 1 through 6

4. a) Do the children residing in your home currently attend a child care program?

  Yes
  Yes, but we are currently seeking other arrangements
  No
  No, but we are currently seeking child care arrangements

4. b) Please indicate the types of programs the children in your home take part in (check all that apply).

  Provincially Licensed Child Care or Out of School Care Program
  Provincially Licensed Dayhome
  Unlicensed Dayhome
  Provincially Licensed Preschool Program
  Provincially Accredited Child Care Program
  Other (Please Explain)

4. c) Please specify 'Other' types of programs from question 4. b)

5. a) Which of the following items affect you when making child care decisions for your family (please check all that apply)?

  Accessible/Integrated Programming
  Alternative Program Options (i.e. Second Language Learning, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, etc.)
  Extra Curricular Activities & Community Involvement
  Program Location
  Parental/Familial Volunteering Requirement
  Extended Operating Hours (Before 7 AM and After 6 PM)
  Regular Upgrading of Toys and Equipment
  Other (Please Specify)

5. b) Please indicate the TOP 5 influences, in order of importance where 1 is MOST important, which affect your child care decisions.

   Provincially Licensed (Regulated) Care
   Provincially Accredited Care
   Monthly Cost
   Inclusion of Hot Meals in Monthly Fee
   Accessibility to/Availability of Subsidized Program Fees
   Multiple Payment Methods (i.e. Credit Card Payment, Cheque, Interac, etc.)
   Staff Qualifications
   Diversity of Staff and Families Involved
   Accessible/Integrated Programming
   Alternative Program Options (i.e. Second Language Learning, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, etc.)
   Extra Curricular Activities & Community Involvement
   Program Location
   Parental/Familial Volunteering Requirement
   Extended Operating Hours (Before 7 AM and After 6 PM)
   Regular Upgrading of Toys and Equipment
   Other (Please Specify)

5. c) Please indicate 'Other' influences from questions 5. a) and 5. b)

6. Please indicate what you feel would be a reasonable monthly rate for child care, including meals and snacks, for each age group presently residing in your home.

   Under 12 months
   13-19 months
   20-36 months
   37-60 months (not yet attending Kindergarten)
   Attending ECS
   Attending Grades 1 through 6

7. Which location listed here would best meet your family's child care needs?

  Airdrie
  Crossfield
  Carstairs
  Didsbury
  Olds

If you are interested in knowing more about this initiative or would like to be involved, please complete question 8 below.

8. a) Your contact information

  Your Name
  Your E-Mail Address
  Your Phone Number

8. b) Your area of interest:

  Child Care Worker (Seeking Employment)
  Parent or Guardian (Seeking Child Care)
  Private Investor
  Other

8. c) Please explain 'Other' from question 8. b)