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    Childcare Needs Assessment ReportFall 2006

    March 8, 2007

    Report prepared by:

    Budget, Planning and Analysis

    Institutional Research

    Contact:Sally Bosshart

    Rebecca Humphrey, GA

    Katherine Hosley, GA

    Survey developed by:

    Budget, Planning and Analysis;

    Child and Family Study Center

    Meridith Wentz, Sally Bosshart

    Moe Hendricks

    Report Prepared for:

    Provost,

    Child and Family Study Center

    Julie Furst-Bowe, Moe Hendricks

    Distribution of report:

    Provost,

    Child and Family Study Center

    Julie Furst-Bowe, Moe Hendricks

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    Childcare Needs Assessment Report

    Executive Summary

    The following summary highlights the findings from the Childcare Needs Assessmentsent to students in fall 2006. This needs assessment was conducted as part of a larger

    study to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of how Access to Learning dollars arespent. The response rate for this study was 29%.

    Main findings:

    Need for Childcare

    Respondents were asked to rate the importance of the availability of childcareto themselves, to the campus community in retaining students, and to potentialnew students in recruitment. Mean student ratings ranged from 2.33 to 3.06

    on a four-point scale and were lower than the 2002 survey. There were somedifferences by gender and class level.

    Over 54% (583) of the respondents currently have children or plan to addchildren to their household in the next five years.

    A total of 41% of students with children reported that they have children thatwere infant/toddlers. Additionally, 47% had pre-school aged children and42% had school aged children.

    The most common types of childcare reported were a relative in your homeor theirs, a childcare provider in your home or theirs or daycarecenter/childcare facility other than UW-Stout.

    The majority of respondents with children indicated that they needed childcarefor all or part of 7:30am to 5:30pm. Additionally, all or part of 5:30pm to10:30pm was chosen by greater than 25% of the respondents and before

    7:30am and weekends were each chosen by 15% or more of the

    respondents.

    Satisfaction with Childcare

    Mean satisfaction ratings with childcare were higher for students using theUW-Stout Child and Family Study Center (3.67) than for those using adifferent childcare program (3.28).

    Evaluation of UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center

    Students who use the UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center were asked towhat extent the center has made it possible for them to: attend college; beactively involved in their studies; participate in extra-curricular activities; or

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    interact more with the faculty, staff and students. Students indicated the

    highest level of agreement with the center making it possible for them to beactively involved in their studies and to attend college.

    Almost three-fourths of the students agreed or strongly agreed that the

    availability of childcare services until 5:30pm has permitted more flexibilityin their class schedules and 85% agreed or strongly agreed that it has provided

    the opportunity to take classes they need to graduate.

    Students who use the UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center were alsoasked if the cost for their children to attend the center is reasonable. Allstudents agreed or strongly agreed that the cost was reasonable.

    Students Who Dont Use UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center

    Students that do not currently use the UW-Stout Child and Family StudyCenter indicated that the main reasons that they do not use the center are:

    location of the center; no need for childcare; no openings; cost; age ofchildren; and limited hours/dates of operation for the center.

    Respondents who do not currently use the center were also asked if theywould use the center if openings were available, and which childcare services

    that they would use. Fully 57 students indicated that they would use thecenter if openings were available. In total, respondents identified a need for

    care of 31 infant/toddlers and 36 pre-school children.

    Importance of Childcare

    Students were also asked to rate the importance of several different aspects of

    childcare services. Quality of care and safe environment were rated themost important. Aspects that were rated the least important dealt with theavailability of before school care, after school care, 24-hour care, and year

    round care. Some statistically significant differences based on gender,

    minority status, and full-time/part-time were found in this question.

    Preference of Model or Childcare Program

    Respondents were asked which type of childcare they would prefer that theirchild receive care from: a model program (such as the Child and Family StudyCenter) or a childcare program. Almost 50% of the students preferred the

    model program and an additional 26% preferred either type of program.

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    Childcare Needs Assessment Report

    Full Report

    Purpose

    The following summary highlights the findings from the Childcare Needs Assessment

    sent to students in fall 2006. This needs assessment was conducted as part of a larger

    study to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of how Access to Learning dollars arespent. The survey was administered to a random sample of students in fall 2006 and all

    students with children attending the Child and Family Study Center.

    In fall 2002, a very similar version of the survey was administered to all students and

    staff at UW-Stout as part of the Quality for Women Initiative. The student responsesfrom that study have been included in this report for comparison. It should be noted that

    a much smaller student response was received for the 2002 survey with 225 participants

    compared to 1,186 for 2006.

    Method

    A Childcare Needs Assessment survey was sent to students in fall 2006 (see Appendix Afor a copy of the survey). Half of the fall 2006 student body was randomly selected to

    receive the survey. All students with children attending the Child and Family Study

    Center were included also. The survey asked for information on need for childcare,satisfaction with current childcare services, importance of various childcare services, and

    demographic information.

    Before the survey was deployed, the Director of the Child and Family Study Centeralerted student parents that they would be receiving a survey. Students received an e-

    mail invitation to participate in the survey on November 27 from the Budget, Planning

    and Analysis Office. Surveys were completed on-line. A follow-up e-mail was sent onDecember 7 to students that had not responded.

    A total of 1,186 responses were received for a response rate of 29%. Of the respondentswho provided demographic information (13% did not provide information), 21% were

    freshmen, 18% were sophomores, 20% were juniors, 27% were seniors, 13% were

    graduate students, and 2% were special students. 30% were men and 70% were women,and 88% were full-time students and 12% were part-time students. 14% indicated that

    their spouse/partner attends UW-Stout. In comparison to the total number of students atUW-Stout, women are over-represented among the survey respondents. The surveyrespondents are fairly representative of the total student population on all other

    demographic variables (see Tables 1a-1d).

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    Figure 2. Do you currently have young children (12 & under) OR

    plan to add children to your household in the next five years?

    0%

    10%

    20%

    30%

    40%

    50%

    60%

    70%

    80%

    90%

    100%

    Yes No, but may have in the

    next five years

    No, and don't plan to in

    the next five years

    Percentage

    2006

    2002

    Source: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2002 and Fall 2006

    A total of 41% of students with children reported that they have children that wereinfant/toddlers. Additionally, 47% had pre-school aged children and 42% had school

    aged children.

    The most common types of childcare reported were a relative in your home or theirs, a

    childcare provider in your home or theirs or daycare center/childcare facility otherthan UW-Stout (see Figure 3). Over three-fourths of students with children reported

    using one of these types of childcare for their children. Additionally, almost 20% of thestudents with children reported that they used the UW-Stout Child and Family Study

    Center. When results were compared to 2002, 11% more students in 2006 selected

    other than 2002 respondents. Responses given for the other category in 2006included the following types of care: parental care; friend or relative; childcare facility or

    before/after school program; or not needed (see Table 2).

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    Source: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2002 and Fall 2006

    The majority of respondents with children indicated that they needed childcare for all or

    part of 7:30am to 5:30pm (see Figure 4). Additionally however, all or part of 5:30pm to

    10:30pm was chosen by greater than 25% of the respondents and before 7:30am andweekends were each chosen by 15% or more of the respondents. In 2002, 3% more

    students selected before 7:30am, 1% more students selected all or part of 7:30am to

    5:30pm, 10% more selected all or part of 5:30pm to 10:30pm, and 6% more studentsselected weekends than in 2006.

    Source: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2002 and Fall 2006

    Figure 3. Which type of childcare do you now use for your

    child(ren)?

    0%

    10%

    20%

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    Relative in your

    home or theirs

    A childcare

    provider in your

    home or theirs

    Day-care

    center/childcare

    facility other thanUW-Stout

    Other UW-Stout Child

    and Family Study

    Center

    Child takes care of

    self before and

    after school

    Percentage

    2006

    2002

    Figure 4. What time of day do you usually need childcare?

    0%

    10%

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    Before 7:30am All or part of 7:30am-

    5:30pm

    All or part of 5:30pm-

    10:30pm

    Weekends

    Percentage

    2006

    2002

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    Satisfaction with Childcare

    Respondents reported high ratings of satisfaction with their current childcare program

    (see Figure 5). Mean satisfaction ratings were higher for students using the UW-StoutChild and Family Study Center (3.67) than for those using a different childcare program

    (3.28).

    Source: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2006; on a 1-4 scale

    Evaluation of UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center

    Fully 27 students who use the UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center completed thesurvey. These 27 respondents were asked several questions designed, in part, to assess

    the effectiveness of the access to learning funds that were spent on the UW-Stout Childand Family Study Center. Students were asked to what extent the UW-Stout Child andFamily Study Center has made it possible for them to: attend college; be actively

    involved in their studies; participate in extra-curricular activities; or interact more withthe faculty, staff and students.

    Students indicated the highest level of agreement with the center making it possible forthem to be actively involved in their studies and to attend college (see Figure 6). This

    finding provides support for the fact that the access to learning funds have made it

    possible for some student parents to attend college. In contrast, lower ratings werereported for the UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center making it possible for students

    to participate in extra-curricular activities at UW-Stout. However, this response didreceive higher ratings in 2006 compared to 2002. Be actively involved in my studies

    and interact more with other students received higher ratings in 2006 also.

    Figure 5. Satisfaction with UW-Stout's Child and Family Study Center in

    Comparison to other Childcare

    0%

    20%

    40%

    60%

    80%

    100%

    Not at all satisfied 2 3 Very satisfied

    P

    ercentage

    UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center Not UW-Stout Child and Familty Study Center

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    Figure 7. The cost for my child(ren) to attend the UW-Stout Child and Family

    Study Center is reasonable

    0%

    10%

    20%

    30%

    40%

    50%

    60%

    70%

    80%

    90%

    100%

    Strongly disagree 2 3 Strongly agree

    Percentage

    2006

    2002

    Source: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2002 and Fall 2006

    These students were asked what additional special needs or accommodations would theywant the UW-Stout childcare services to provide. Comments included expanded hours

    and change in class size/availability (see Table 3).

    Why respondents do NOT currently use the UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center

    Students who have children that do NOT attend UW-Stouts Child and Family StudyCenter (105) were asked why their child does not attend the center, and if they would usethe center if openings were available. Respondents were asked to choose from several

    response options regarding why their child does not attend UW-Stouts Child and Family

    Study Center. They were also given the opportunity to write in other reasons that werenot listed as response options. The main reasons that were reported were (see Table 4):

    o Location of the centero No need for childcareo No openingso Costo Age of children (too old/too young)

    o Limited hours/dates of operation for the center

    Respondents who do not currently use the center were also asked if they would use the

    center if openings were available, and which childcare services that they would use.

    Fully 57 students indicated that they would use the center if openings were available. In

    total, respondents identified a need for care of 31 infant/toddlers and 36 pre-schoolchildren (see Figure 8). In 2002, only 14 infant/toddlers and 13 pre-school children were

    identified as needing care.

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    Figure 8. Number of people that would use UW-Stout's Child and

    Family Study Center if openings were available

    0

    5

    10

    15

    20

    25

    30

    35

    40

    Number that would use

    infant/toddler care

    Number that would use pre-school

    care

    NumberofRespondents

    2006

    2002

    Source: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2002 and Fall 2006

    Importance of Services

    Students were also asked to rate the importance of several different aspects of childcare

    services. Both respondents with children and those who are thinking about adding

    children to their household in the next five years responded to these questions. Qualityof care and safe environment were rated the most important. These were rated the

    most important in 2002 also (see Table 5). In 2006, 14 of the 19 aspects listed had mean

    ratings of higher than 3.00 on a 4-point scale. Aspects that were rated the least importantdealt with the availability of before school care, after school care, 24-hour care, and year

    round care. Availability of care for special needs children was also rated lower.

    Several statistically significant differences were found for this question. Females

    reported significantly higher ratings than men for 16 out of the 19 aspects. Minorities

    also reported significantly higher ratings than whites for 12 of the aspects and fulltimestudents reported significantly higher ratings than part-time students for care for special

    needs child, availability of sick care, cost, availability of before school care, and

    availability of 24-hour care. However, it should be noted that minorities (N=41) and

    part-time students (N=74) had lower response numbers than whites (N=495) and full timestudents (N=462). Also, freshmen students gave availability of sick care significantly

    higher ratings than juniors or graduate students.

    All students were asked what additional special needs or accommodations would they

    want a childcare program to provide. Comments included topics regarding the learning

    environment, expanded hours, qualified staff, and special needs (see Table 6).

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    Model Program vs. Childcare Center

    Respondents were asked one question dealing with the difference between a model

    program and a childcare center. Respondents were provided with a definition of a modelprogram and a childcare center and asked if they understand the difference between the

    two programs. A total of 82% of students agreed or strongly agreed that they understood

    the difference (see Figure 9). In 2002, 97% of students understood the difference. Astatistically significant difference was found between ratings for graduate students and

    ratings for sophomores and juniors. Graduate students understood the difference more

    than the sophomore and junior respondents.

    Source: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2002 and Fall 2006

    Respondents were then asked which type of childcare they would prefer that their child

    receive. Almost 50% of the students preferred the model program (see Figure 10). Anadditional 26% preferred either type of program. In 2002, 65% of respondents preferred

    the model program.

    Figure 9. I unde rstand the difference betw een a m odel program

    and a chi ldcare center

    0%

    10%

    20%

    30%

    40%

    50%

    60%

    70%

    80%

    90%

    100%

    Strongly D isagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

    Percentage

    2006

    2002

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    Source: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2002 and Fall 2006

    Figure 10. I wou ld prefer that my child receive the follow ing type

    of childcare

    0%

    10%

    20%

    30%

    40%

    50%

    60%

    70%

    80%

    90%

    100%

    M odel program Either type of

    program

    D on't k now C hildcare program

    Percentage

    2006

    2002

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    Table 1a. Student Demographics

    Survey respondents Total student population at UW-Stout

    Freshmen 21.4% 26.7%

    Sophomores 18.1% 18.2%

    Juniors 19.8% 16.4%Seniors 26.5% 27.2%

    Graduate Students 12.6% 7.7%

    Special Students 1.7% 3.7%Differences in totals due to rounding

    Table 1b. Student Demographics

    Survey Respondents Total student population at UW-Stout

    Men 30.0% 48.3%

    Women 70.0% 51.7%

    Table 1c. Student Demographics

    Survey Respondents Total student population at UW-Stout

    Full-time 88.4% 82.7%

    Part-time 11.6% 17.3%

    Table 1d. Student Demographics

    Survey Respondents Total student population at UW-Stout*

    Caucasian 93.5% 92.0%

    Minority 6.5% 5.1%* Does not include international or unknown students.

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    Table 2. What type of child care do you now use for your child(ren): Other

    Reason Examples

    Parental Care o Father is with childreno I schedule my classes so I can care for them

    o My husband and I work opposite shifts so we don't need to havesomeone else to watch the kids

    Friend/Relative o A friendo Close friend that baby-sitso home with older sibling

    Childcare Facility

    or Before/After

    school program

    o YMCA before and after school programo Pre school onlyo Headstarto After school care

    Not Needed o Distance ed. student, don't use child care for schoolo Baby is due in June but my girlfriend and I are still trying to

    finish schoolSource: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2006

    Table 3. What additional special needs or accommodations would you want the

    UW-Stout childcare services to provide? (have children enrolled in CFSC)

    Reason Examples

    Expanded/Change

    of hours

    o An earlier start time - I need to be to work by 7:30.o I would like to see the times of the AM and PM program change

    to accommodate parents who need to bring their child in at

    noon.

    o Many classes are scheduled past 5:30. Because the child carecenter closes at 5:30 it is often difficult to find

    accommodations

    o Weekend care would be wonderful, especially for students whoalso hold jobs that require weekend hours.

    Change in class-

    size/availability

    o Larger class size for more availabilityo More age division in the upper classes.

    Other o Implement a more demanding curriculumo Before/after school care for school aged children until they are

    old enough to stay home alone.

    o None, very pleased with their services

    o The program is wonderfulSource: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2006

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    Table 4. Why doesnt your child attend UW-Stouts Child and Family Study

    Reason

    Response option

    vs. comment Examples (if app

    Age of children Comment o Age specifico you do not offer infant daycare du

    No need Commento Distance Education Student - Whiteo I have used it in the past. My childreo Not needed at this time.o We currently have no problem being

    a relative.

    No openings available Response option

    and comment

    o I have applied for care for spring semback. We are on the wait list curren

    o no assurance of openingsAwareness of Stouts program, costs, etc. Response option

    and commento Don't have any info about the prograo Not aware of UW-Stouts childcare

    Too expensive Response option

    and comment

    o Application costs

    o It cost a lot and we have family willo New born. trying to balance schedul

    Location of center/transportation Comment o Found something closer to home (Eo Not in convenient locationo I drive too far, too far away from hoo I live 4 hours away from U.W. Stouo Transportation

    Limited hours/dates of operation Comment o Need services from 7:00 a.m. to 5:0o Their hours are mixed up

    Dissatisfaction with UW-Stout program Response option N/A

    Other Comment o I plan to enroll her in the fall

    o She will in the futureSource: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2006

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    Table 5. Importance of Services 2006 2002

    Quality of care 3.68 3.91

    Safe environment 3.68 3.91

    Quality of meals provided 3.53 3.75

    Licensed center 3.46 3.69Cost 3.43 3.64

    Flexibility in scheduling 3.39 3.67

    Type of program: childcare center 3.25 2.93

    Type of program: model school program 3.23 3.49

    Location: close to home 3.22 3.41

    Location: close to work 3.21 3.26

    Higher staff to child ratio than legally required 3.14 3.38

    Availability of sick care 3.14 3.38

    Drop-in care 3.11 3.30

    Having all childcare services in one building 3.07 -

    Availability of care for special needs children 2.99 3.10Hours of operation: availability of year-round care 2.96 3.20

    Hours of operation: availability of after school care

    (after 5:30 p.m.)

    2.93 3.08

    Hours of operation: availability of before school care

    (before 7:30 a.m.)

    2.85 2.79

    Hours of operation: availability of 24-hour care 2.30 2.16Source: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2002 and Fall 2006; on a 1-4 scale

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    Table 6. What additional special needs or accommodations would you want a

    childcare program to provide? (all respondents could answer)

    Request Examples

    Environment/learning

    request

    o 1 on 1 interaction and advanced level teaching lessons

    o An environment which encourages learning.o Playgroundo Snack time, nap time, field trips, excellent well rounded

    curriculum

    o To make sure my child is safe.o Toys that develop their mind educationally, and socially.o Educational activities!o The option to teach the child sign or a foreign language.o A video camera at each location for safety

    Special needs o Possibly by-lingo teachers to assist those not Englishspeaking.

    o Accessibility to children of all abilities (whether the childmay have a physical or cognitive impairment)

    o I like the idea of Sick Childcareo Speech Pathologist for children with Autism

    Staff o Assurance that the staff at the center are qualified for theirposition and know what they are doing.

    o High good, kind, qualified people who are there for thechildren and can teach them, not just let them get by, reallyteach the children how to do things and understand them.

    o Involved staff; educated staffo How many adults are going to be there

    Hours/accessibility o Extended after-hours program.o Flexible scheduling!!!o More access for students who are trying to go to school and

    also be parents!...

    o More information to the Stout Students about availabilityMiscellaneous o A learning center for children ages 6 and older (up to age

    12) should be provided.

    o A written schedule on what the child is doing and monitorthem daily what they eat, when they sleep (how long), etc..

    o More opportunities for students who are education majorso Transportation for child to center

    Source: Childcare needs assessment survey, Fall 2006

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    Appendix A

    Childcare Needs Assessment for Students

    The following childcare needs assessment is intended forall students,regardless of whether you currently have

    children or not.

    This survey is intended to be filled out ONCE per household. If your spouse/partner is a student atUW-Stout, please choose one of you to fill out this survey.

    I am filling out this survey for my household (continue on to next question) My spouse/partner is filling out this survey for my household (leave the rest of the survey blank,and return to the Budget, Planning and Analysis office)

    I. NEED FOR CHILDCARE

    1. The availability of on-campus childcare is important.(1) Strongly disagree(4) Strongly agree

    to me 1 2 3 4

    to the campus community in retaining students 1 2 3 4

    to potential new students in recruitment 1 2 3 4

    2. Do you currently have young children (12 & under) OR plan to add children to your household inthe next five years?

    Yes, I currently have young children (go on to next question) No, I dont currently have young children but I MAY have youngchildren in the next five years (skip to Importance of Services section, III)

    No, I dont currently have young children and I dont plan to have anyin the next five years (skip to Demographics section)

    3. Please indicate the number of children that you have in the following age categories:

    _____ Infant/toddler (6 weeks-2 years)_____ Preschool (2+ years-6 years)

    _____ School age (6+ years-12 years)

    4. Which type of child care do you now use for your child(ren)? (check all that apply) Relative in your home or theirs A childcare provider in your home or theirs Day-care center/childcare facility other than UW-Stout UW-Stout Child & Family Study Center Child takes care of self before and after school Other, please explain: _________________________________________

    5. What time of day do you usually need childcare? (check all that apply)

    Before 7:30am All or part of 7:30am-5:30pm All or part of 5:30pm-10:30pm Weekends

    (1) Not at all satisfied..(4) Very satisfied6. How satisfied are you with your current childcareprogram?

    1 2 3 4

    Do you use the UW-Stout Child and Family Study Centers child care?Yes (go on to Evaluation of UW-Stout childcare services I)

    No (go on to Evaluation of UW-Stout childcare services II)

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    II. EVALUATION OF UW-STOUT CHILDCARE SERVICES I

    7. The services of the UW-Stout Child and Family Study Center have made it possible for me to(1) Strongly disagree.(4) Strongly agree

    attend college 1 2 3 4

    be actively involved in my studies 1 2 3 4

    participate in extra-curricular activities at UW-Stout 1 2 3 4

    interact more with the faculty and staff 1 2 3 4interact more with other students 1 2 3 4

    (1) Strongly disagree(4) Strongly Agree

    8. The cost for my child(ren) to attend the UW-Stout Childand Family Studies Center is reasonable

    1 2 3 4

    9. The availability of childcare services until 5:30pm has(1) Strongly disagree.(4) Strongly agree

    Given me the opportunity to take the classes I need to

    graduate1 2 3 4

    Permitted more flexibility in my class schedule 1 2 3 4

    10. What additional special needs or accommodations would you want the UW-Stout childcare services to provide?

    OR

    II. EVALUATION OF UW-STOUT CHILDCARE SERVICES II7. Why doesnt your child attend UW-Stouts Child and Family Study Center? (check all that apply)

    Not aware of UW-Stouts childcare program Dissatisfaction with UW-Stouts program, please explain:

    ______________________________________________________________

    No openings available Too expensive Other, please list: _____________________________________________

    8. If UW-Stouts childcare services had openings available, would you use them? Yes (go on to next question) No (skip to Importance of Services section)

    9. Which childcare service(s) at UW-Stout would you use if they were available to you? (check all

    that apply)

    Infant/toddler care (6 weeks to 2 years) Pre-school care (2+ years to 6 years)

    III. IMPORTANCE OF SERVICES

    10. Please indicate the importance of each of the following services to your family now or in thefuture: (1) Not at all important.(4) Very important

    Availability of care for special needs children 1 2 3 4

    Availability of sick care 1 2 3 4

    Cost 1 2 3 4

    Drop-in care 1 2 3 4

    Flexibility in scheduling 1 2 3 4

    Higher staff to child ratio than legally required 1 2 3 4

    Hours of Operation

    Availability of before school care (before 7:30) 1 2 3 4

    Availability of after school care (after 5:30) 1 2 3 4

    Availability of 24-hour care 1 2 3 4

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    Availability of year-round care 1 2 3 4

    Licensed center 1 2 3 4

    Location

    Close to home 1 2 3 4

    Close to work 1 2 3 4

    Having all childcare services in one building 1 2 3 4

    Safe Environment 1 2 3 4Quality of Meals provided 1 2 3 4

    Quality of care 1 2 3 4

    Type of program

    Model school program (such as CFSC) 1 2 3 4

    Childcare center 1 2 3 4

    11. What additional special needs or accommodations would you want a childcare program to provide?

    12. The following are definitions of two types of childcare programs. Please read these definitions

    and then respond to the following questions.Model Program:

    The staff of a model program are licensed teachers who plan and teach a developmentally

    appropriate curriculum for young children. The teachers are also responsible for training EarlyChildhood student teachers.

    Childcare center:

    The staff of a childcare center are usually certified teachers who have completed a 40 hour programand who may or may not teach from a curriculum. Childcare centers have fewer adults per child.

    (1) Strongly disagree.(4) Strongly agree

    I understand the difference between a model program and a

    day care center.1 2 3 4

    13. I would prefer that my child receive the following type of childcare:

    Model program (such as CFSC) Childcare program

    Either type of program Dont know

    IV. Demographics

    14. Your student classification: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student Special student

    15. Your gender:

    Male Female

    16. Your Status:

    Full-time Part-time

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    17. Your Ethnicity:

    Caucasion Minority (Black, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian, Multi-racial)

    18. Does your spouse/partner currently attend UW-Stout? Yes (go on to next question) No (skip the remaining questions and return your survey to Budget, Planning and Analysis)

    19. Spouse/partners student classification: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student Special student

    20. Spouse/partners gender:

    Male Female

    21. Spouse/partners Status: Full-time Part-time