Child Care Stakeholder Survey Question Title * 1. What is your role in Early Childhood Education (ECE): Program Director Owner Owner and Director FCC Provider Teacher Teacher Assistant Nutrition/Food Staff Parent/Guardian Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. What type of program are you representing?Please check all that apply. Center-based Family Childcare Head Start ECE Public School or Charter School Program Home Visitor Faith-based Military University Lab School Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. In what state or U.S. territory do you live? Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia (DC) Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Marianas Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Virgin Islands Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Question Title * 4. Number of years you have worked and/or volunteered in the ECE industry Less than one year One to three years Four to seven years Eight to 12 years 13 to 19 years 20 to 30 years 31+ years Question Title * 5. What are the biggest challenges you encounter in your role related to early childhood education? Please rank from biggest challenge to minor challenge. Question Title * 6. What specific resources or support do you feel are needed to improve early childhood education? Please rank from greatest to least. Question Title * 7. What changes or improvements would you like to see in the early childhood education system? Please check all that apply. Increased Funding: Allocating more financial resources to early childhood education. Accessible Pre-K Programs: Expanding access to high-quality pre-kindergarten programs. Professional Development: Enhancing opportunities for educator training and development. Smaller Class Sizes: Reducing class sizes for more individualized attention. Inclusive Practices: Promoting inclusive education for children with diverse needs. Parental Engagement: Encouraging and facilitating greater parental involvement. Curriculum Revisions: Updating and aligning curricula with developmentally appropriate practices. Technology Integration: Integrating educational technology for effective learning. Health and Safety Standards: Implementing and enforcing rigorous health and safety standards. Support for At-Risk Children: Targeted support for children facing socio-economic or other challenges. Streamlined Administrative Processes: Reducing administrative burdens on educators. Policy Changes: Advocating for policy changes at the local, state, or national level. Community Collaboration: Collaborating with community organizations for holistic support. Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. What types of professional development or training opportunities would you like to see more of? Please check all that apply. Funding: How to obtain and successfully manage funding Child Development: Child development milestones and best practices. Classroom Management: Strategies for effective classroom management. Special Education: Supporting children with special needs. Curriculum Development: Curriculum planning and development. Parent-Teacher Communication: Effective communication with parents/guardians. Technology Integration: Use of technology in teaching. Cultural Competency: Inclusion, cultural sensitivity, and diversity. Health and Safety: Health and safety protocols. Leadership and Administration: Professional development and succession planning for leadership roles. Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Do you actively participate in any advocacy efforts related to early childhood education? Advocacy could include, for example, speaking on behalf of children in your community, work, place of worship, or government. If yes, please specify. Yes No Other Question Title * 10. If yes, please specify. Examples: In contact with local, state, or nationally elected officials. A part of an ECE professional organization. Involved in any ECE local or state coalitions or interest groups. Question Title * 11. Rank the items below of the most important items when choosing or recommending an early childhood education program. Please rank from most to least important. Question Title * 12. What kinds of support or information would you like to receive from educators and/or administrators? Please check all that apply. Curriculum Guidance: Information on age-appropriate curriculum and educational materials. Child Development Insights: Guidance on child development milestones and how to support them. Behavior Management Strategies: Strategies for managing challenging behaviors in young children. Parenting Resources: Resources to help parents/guardians support their child's learning at home. Inclusive Education Resources: Information on inclusive teaching practices and resources for children with diverse needs Health and Safety Guidelines: Guidelines and updates on health and safety protocols, especially in light of current events. Professional Development Opportunities: Information about workshops, training, and continuing education Assessment and Progress Tracking: Tools and strategies for assessing children's progress and development. Community Engagement: Ideas for involving the community and parents in early childhood education. Access to Special Services: Information on accessing special education or additional support services. Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity: Resources for promoting cultural sensitivity and embracing diversity in the classroom. Financial Support Information: Guidance on financial assistance or grants available for educators or parents. Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. What pronouns do you prefer to identify yourself She/Her He/Him Them/They Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. What is your race or ethnicity? Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Middle Eastern or North African Multiracial or Multiethnic Native American or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White Another race or ethnicity, please describe below Self-describe below: Question Title * 15. What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. Do you or anyone in your household have a disability? Yes No Other (please specify) Submit