Mothers for Child Care Task Force Survey

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* 2. When deciding on child care, how important are the following factors?

Please enter '1' in the box next to the most important factor, '2' in the box next to the second most important factor, and '3' in the box next to the third most important factor.

Hours of operation

Accomodates all your children in one place

Caregiver shares your language or culture

Quality of program

Cost

Location - near home, work, or school

Sensitivity to racial and cultural issues

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* 3. Are there any ways in which your current child care situation does not meet your family's needs? Please describe in your own words.

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* 4. Do you now have a fee subsidy from the City of Toronto that helps pay for your child care?

Yes

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* 5. If you do not have a subsidy, what is the reason?

Please check the one that applies most.

I wasn't aware of the subsidy program

I've never applied

Applied but family income too high to qualify

I applied and am waiting for a subsidy

My child care arrangement doesn't qualify

I was unable to get a regulated space

My work/study situation didn't qualify

Other reason (please describe)

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* 6. If you have never applied for a child care subsidy, what are the reasons?

Please check all that apply.

I don't think I would qualify

I don't know how or where to apply

I only need child care part time

It takes too long to get a subsidized space

I have difficulty speaking English

Even with a subsidy I can't afford it

I don't really need it

I don't want child care

Other reasons (please describe)

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* 7. In your own words, can you please tell us what you have found to be the biggest challenges in arranging the child care or early childhood education you want most for your child?

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* 8. Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
There is enough child care for families who need it.	There is enough child care for families who need it. Strongly Agree	There is enough child care for families who need it. Agree	There is enough child care for families who need it. No Opinion	There is enough child care for families who need it. Disagree	There is enough child care for families who need it. Strongly Disagree
The current cost of child care is affordable for families.	The current cost of child care is affordable for families. Strongly Agree	The current cost of child care is affordable for families. Agree	The current cost of child care is affordable for families. No Opinion	The current cost of child care is affordable for families. Disagree	The current cost of child care is affordable for families. Strongly Disagree
Most child care programs are high quality enough to meet children's needs.	Most child care programs are high quality enough to meet children's needs. Strongly Agree	Most child care programs are high quality enough to meet children's needs. Agree	Most child care programs are high quality enough to meet children's needs. No Opinion	Most child care programs are high quality enough to meet children's needs. Disagree	Most child care programs are high quality enough to meet children's needs. Strongly Disagree
Government regulations that ensure quality are important.	Government regulations that ensure quality are important. Strongly Agree	Government regulations that ensure quality are important. Agree	Government regulations that ensure quality are important. No Opinion	Government regulations that ensure quality are important. Disagree	Government regulations that ensure quality are important. Strongly Disagree
It's easy to find child care when you need it.	It's easy to find child care when you need it. Strongly Agree	It's easy to find child care when you need it. Agree	It's easy to find child care when you need it. No Opinion	It's easy to find child care when you need it. Disagree	It's easy to find child care when you need it. Strongly Disagree
Governments do enough to make child care affordable and available for parents.	Governments do enough to make child care affordable and available for parents. Strongly Agree	Governments do enough to make child care affordable and available for parents. Agree	Governments do enough to make child care affordable and available for parents. No Opinion	Governments do enough to make child care affordable and available for parents. Disagree	Governments do enough to make child care affordable and available for parents. Strongly Disagree

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* 9. In your own words, can you please tell us what you think should be done to make the child care situation better for mothers (and fathers) like yourself and others across Toronto?

Mothers for Child Care Task Force Survey

1. What are your experiences with early childhood education and child care for your children?

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* 1. What are your current child care/early childhood education arrangement(s)?

Please check all that apply.

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* 2. When deciding on child care, how important are the following factors?

Please enter '1' in the box next to the most important factor, '2' in the box next to the second most important factor, and '3' in the box next to the third most important factor.

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* 3. Are there any ways in which your current child care situation does not meet your family's needs? Please describe in your own words.

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* 4. Do you now have a fee subsidy from the City of Toronto that helps pay for your child care?

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* 5. If you do not have a subsidy, what is the reason?

Please check the one that applies most.

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* 6. If you have never applied for a child care subsidy, what are the reasons?

Please check all that apply.

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* 7. In your own words, can you please tell us what you have found to be the biggest challenges in arranging the child care or early childhood education you want most for your child?

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* 8. Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:

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* 9. In your own words, can you please tell us what you think should be done to make the child care situation better for mothers (and fathers) like yourself and others across Toronto?

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* 10. Do you have any other comments?

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* 1. What are your current child care/early childhood education arrangement(s)? Please check all that apply.

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* 2. When deciding on child care, how important are the following factors?Please enter '1' in the box next to the most important factor, '2' in the box next to the second most important factor, and '3' in the box next to the third most important factor.

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* 3. Are there any ways in which your current child care situation does not meet your family's needs? Please describe in your own words.

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* 4. Do you now have a fee subsidy from the City of Toronto that helps pay for your child care?

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* 5. If you do not have a subsidy, what is the reason?Please check the one that applies most.

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* 6. If you have never applied for a child care subsidy, what are the reasons?Please check all that apply.

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* 7. In your own words, can you please tell us what you have found to be the biggest challenges in arranging the child care or early childhood education you want most for your child?

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* 8. Please tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:

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* 9. In your own words, can you please tell us what you think should be done to make the child care situation better for mothers (and fathers) like yourself and others across Toronto?

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* 10. Do you have any other comments?

* 1. What are your current child care/early childhood education arrangement(s)?

Please check all that apply.

* 2. When deciding on child care, how important are the following factors?

Please enter '1' in the box next to the most important factor, '2' in the box next to the second most important factor, and '3' in the box next to the third most important factor.

* 5. If you do not have a subsidy, what is the reason?

Please check the one that applies most.

* 6. If you have never applied for a child care subsidy, what are the reasons?

Please check all that apply.