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2009 Family Child Care Survey

2009 Family Child Care Survey. Survey Results Summary Updated December 21, 2009. PURPOSE OF SURVEY. To assist the Child Care Planning Council (CCPC) understand the needs of family child care in Monterey County.

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2009 Family Child Care Survey

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  1. 2009Family Child Care Survey Survey Results Summary Updated December 21, 2009

  2. PURPOSE OF SURVEY • To assist the Child Care Planning Council (CCPC) understand the needs of family child care in Monterey County. • To include significant findings and survey results in reports and presentations made by CCPC staff. • Identified issues may become part of the CCPC Legislative Platform and/or advocacy efforts. • To provide information to others so they can apply for funding and support improvements in family child care.

  3. SURVEY METHODOLOGY Survey questions for family child care were developed by CCPC members during their annual September 2008 Retreat Meeting. CCPC staff and independent contractors made phone calls to interview family child care providers during the Spring of 2009. Answers to questions were entered into an on-line survey tool that assisted in the analysis of responses. 95 completed surveys represents approximately 20% of active providers.

  4. Surveys Responses by Zip Code Survey question 1

  5. Of those surveyed:What is the total number of children allowed (licensed capacity)? 1,192How many children would you like to care for? 918 How many children do you care for now (not your own)? 758 23% Difference Number of FCC 17% Difference Large Family through Small Family HomesMaximum Number of Spaces for Children (Licensed Size) Survey questions 2, 3, 4

  6. What language do providersuse with children? Why did providers want to open a family child care home? 2 Major Reasons: 54 55 Survey questions 5, 6

  7. Do other family members help care for the children? Do providersemploy assistants? Survey questions 7, 8

  8. Current Education Levels of Providers Survey question 9

  9. Education Goals of Providers Survey question 10

  10. What kind of support would help providers achieve their educational goals? Survey question 12

  11. Are providers taking classes now? Survey question 11

  12. What other kinds of training/support would help providers get a college degree? Survey question 13

  13. How do providers find out about what is happening (classes, opportunities, etc.)? Survey question 14

  14. How do families learn about providers? Do providers want help in promoting their business? Survey questions 15, 16

  15. Are providers nationally accredited?(Passed rigorous study and testing to offer a high standard of quality services.) Survey question 17

  16. Most providers offer services throughout the entire year.Average 50.43 weeks per year. Ranging 36 to 52 weeks.Almost all providers offer services Monday through Friday with some offering weekend hours. Survey questions 18, 19

  17. All providers offer full day services and most offer “wrap around” hours for school age childrenBUTflexible hours at other times throughout the week are not as common. Survey questions 20

  18. Many providers compliment school programs with “wrap around” hours for school age children. Survey question 33

  19. Services are widely available for all age groups of children needing care. Survey question 21

  20. Children Currently in Care Survey questions 29, 30

  21. Services to Children with Special Needs • 42% of Providers have experience with special needs children. • 44% have some type of education (training, classes) regarding special needs children. • 13% are currently providing services to 1 or more children with documented special needs. • Some providers are caring for special needs children but have no training. • 12% of providers would like training. Survey question 22

  22. How do providers get paid?Most are paid through parent fees.A variety of “assistance programs” for low income parents also help to pay for services. All providers may access the USDA Food program, however very few take advantage of the free service. Survey question 23

  23. Full Time Care - Infants Range $15 - $56 per day Average almost $32 per day Full Time Care – Toddlers Range $15 - $45 per day Average just over $30 per day Full Time Care – 2 ½ to 5 yrs Range $15 - $80 per day Average almost $30 per day Full Time Care – School Age Range $15 - $44 per day Average just over $27 per day Part Time Care - Infants Range $7 - $56 per day Average $33.50 per day Part Time Care – Toddlers Range $6 - $48 per day Average $31 per day Part Time Care – 2 ½ to 5 yrs Range $15 - $48 per day Average over $28 per day Part Time Care – School Age Range $5 - $64 per day Average $25.49 per day How much do Providers Charge? Survey questions 31, 32

  24. Do providers charge extra for “some” services?Basic services can vary from provider to provider and extra charges often apply for things needed everyday.It is important that providers make it clear to parents about ALL charges. Survey question 24

  25. Transportation is a common extra serviceprovided by family child care homes. Note: Interesting that 48% of providers transport children, but only 25% of providers charge extra for the service (previous slide). Survey question 34

  26. Most providers include day time meals and snacks as a part of their services. Survey question 37

  27. It’s not surprising that 99% of providers are in a single family home but there are some other interesting aspects listed above. The average square footage dedicated to children in provider homes is 1,136. 9% of providers have converted their garage space for use with children. Survey questions 25 26,, 27

  28. Most interviewed providers needed prompting in order to understand questions on the kind of program and operating philosophy they had. 99% did not offer a religious program. Survey questions 35, 36, 46 NOTE: Not all providers answered all questions.

  29. Do providers take children to park? Yes 65% No without reason 13% No because too far 16% No because it is not safe 6% Survey questions 39, 40

  30. How many hours are children taken outside on a daily basis? All providers have outdoor space connected to their home and most allow children a few hours a day to go outside. Survey questions 38, 41

  31. Types of Activities Providers Offer Children Survey question 42

  32. Most providers know about the toy lending library at the Resource and Referral Agency in Salinas (free check out of toys to Monterey County licensed providers and those attending classes). Very soon the Salinas Public Libraries will offer similar services to all with library cards (transitioned program from Salinas Adult School) Survey questions 44, 45

  33. Some common needs were expressed for specific toys and supplies. Survey question 43

  34. Provider Comments

  35. Struggles There is no park nearby to take the children. The only park nearby is unsafe. Wants to participate in CARES, but she is having trouble with her permit. She continues to take classes, but is having trouble with her English classes. Very Discouraged with the Rules that Monterey /Pacific Grove puts on the home care providers.   Government wants to cut programs such as CalWORKs and 90% of her children are from the CalWORKs. If program is cut she will loose her business. Can CCPC or CARES support providers with this issue? Are CCPC or CARES doing anything to assist or support providers? Providing someone qualified when she needs to step out: age, schedules, multi tasking, cooking to particular wants.

  36. Struggles (cont.) 6.Economy. New pay rate scale to be enforced from the state. Parents not paying.  7. Would like to receive trainings in English. 8. Would like to have programs that offer money for toys and books. 9. Very comfortable with what I am doing, know the families for long time.   10. Would like to learn more on dealing with behavioral problems.

  37. Sharing Provide a better website "resource wise" topics concerning special needs-provider referral listing, health alerts, anything child related and a place that parents could go to or that providers could refer them to. Toy lending library open on weekends or evening hours. CARES is a great motivator for borderline people. Incentives are great and helpful. Evening classes or weekend classes, maybe shorter classes at Hartnell College.   Would like to receive support in English tutoring and entering college.

  38. Sharing (cont.) 6. Nutritional Programs; trainings on what to cook and prepare for the children. Would like to have more classes available on weekends. 7. Programs like CARES are wonderful and hope they continue. 8. Would like to see more trainings available with child care. 9. Would like to take classes on developing imagination & creativity with children.

  39. For more details on report: Child Care Planning Council(831) 796-3530This report is posted on the web:www.co.monterey.ca.us/chilcare Consultant: Kim Stemler(831) 915-6621 or kimstemler@gmail.com

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