Upper Valley Childcare Survey

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The Upper Valley Childcare Solutions Partnership is a regional initiative designed to address the Upper Valley’s acute shortage of quality, affordable childcare. The purpose of this short survey is to understand your experiences with childcare, including affordability, availability, and the impact on your work. Answers to the survey will be aggregated for analysis of Upper Valley childcare needs.

Do you currently have children under 5 in your household or have you had children under age 5 in the last 3 years?

Yes

No - Please go to bottom of survey and hit submit.

Not Applicable - Please go to bottom of survey and hit submit.

3. In the last 3 years, have you utilized childcare outside of the home? This could include a daycare facility, an in-home daycare, or family-provided care.

Yes, full-time care

Yes, part-time care

How long did it take you to identify a childcare provider for your most recent childcare needs? Select one.

Less than 1 week

1-4 weeks

1-3 months

More than 3 months

I'm still looking for a provider

I stopped looking for a provider

Is your childcare provider located near your home or work?

Closer to Home and under 15 minutes

Closer to Work and under 15 minutes

Closer to Home but over 15 minutes

Closer to Work but over 15 minutes

What percentage of your gross household income do you spend on childcare per month (Total income before deductions)? Please select the range that best applies to your household. To find this percentage, divide the amount you spend per year on childcare by your gross household income (the amount of money your household makes in one year, before taxes and other deductions), and multiply by 100.

1-10%

11-20%

21-30%

More than 30%

Would you consider changing your work location, employment, or schedule to access more affordable or more available childcare options? Check all that apply.

Yes, I would consider changing my work location

Yes, I would consider changing my employment

Yes, I would consider changing my work schedule

No, I would not consider any changes

Other

Have you in the last three years changed your work location, employment, or schedule to access more affordable or more available childcare options? Check all that apply.

Yes, I have had to limit my work hours

Yes, I have had to change my work location

Yes, I have had to change my employment

No, I have not made any changes

Have you had to take time off from work because of childcare challenges?

Yes, I have had to take time off from work

No, I have not had to take time off from work

What childcare challenges led you to take off work? Select all that apply.

Cost of childcare

Difficulty finding a quality provider

Difficulty finding a provider within an acceptable distance of home

Difficulty finding a provider within an acceptable distance of workplace

Needing to change childcare providers

Childcare hours incompatible with work schedule

Transportation issues (such as a lack of reliable vehicles or public transport)

Job loss or job insecurity

Partner or co-parent job loss or job insecurity

Inconsistent childcare hours or cancellations (due to illnesses, staffing, weather, etc.)

Other

Have you had to quit a job because of childcare difficulties (in the last three years) for your most recent childcare needs?

Yes, I have had to quit a job in the last three years

No, I have not had to quit a job in the last three years

Yes, I have had to quit a job during my career, not in the last three years

No, I have never needed to quit a job during my career

I quit my job to provide childcare, but not due to childcare difficulties

Is your employer located in New Hampshire or Vermont?

New Hampshire

Vermont

How many employees work at your company at the NH or VT location(s) (approximately)?

0-10 employees

11-50 employees

51-100 employees

101-250 employees

251-500 employees

501-1000 employees

Over 1000 employees

Which city or town is your workplace located? Please type in.

0/50

What sector does your company/employer belong in (type of work)?

Communications/Telecommunications/Media

Construction

Education/Childcare

Energy (fuel/renewables)

Financial Services/banking

Government

Healthcare/Medical/Dental

Hospitality

Manufacturing

Nonprofit

Professional Services

Real Estate

Retail

Sales/wholesale

Transportation/Distribution

Utilities

Other

How have childcare difficulties impacted your career, household income, choice of home, or choice of workplace? (Open answer)

0/500

If you have other information you would like to share on the issue of childcare, please do so below. (open answer)

0/500

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