EmailMe Form - Manitoulin-Sudbury DSB Child Care Needs Survey

Manitoulin-Sudbury DSB Child Care Needs Survey

Dear Families and Caregivers,

Are you looking for child care services?

The Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board is committed to ensuring quality, accessible child care in our communities. To help us assess the current and future needs for child care services, we invite you to complete this short survey. Your feedback is essential in guiding our planning and ensuring that services meet the needs of families across the district.

This survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

1. Where do you live?
• Municipality: (Select from the list below)
Assiginack
Baldwin
Billings
Burpee & Mills
Central Manitoulin
Chapleau
Cockburn Island
Espanola
French River
Gordon & Barrie Island
Gore Bay
Killarney
Markstay-Warren
Nairn & Hyman
Northeastern Manitoulin & The Islands (NEMI)
Sables-Spanish Rivers
Tehkummah
St. Charles
Other
Town/Community:
2. Where do you need child care services?
(Select all that apply)
• Sudbury East
Alban
Hagar
Markstay
Monetville
Noelville
St. Charles
Other
• Lacloche
Espanola
Massey
McKerrow
Nairn Centre
Walford
Webbwood
Other
• Manitoulin Island
Evansville
Gore Bay
Kagawong
Little Current
Manitowaning
Mindemoya
Providence Bay
Silver Water
South Bay Mouth
Spring Bay
Other
• Chapleau Region
Chapleau
Foleyet
Gogama
Sultan
Westree
Other
3. Of the locations you selected, which are your top two preferred child care locations?

First choice

Second choice
4. What language(s) are spoken in your home? (Select all that apply)
English
French
Both English and French
Other
5. What language do you prefer for child care services?
English
French
Other
6. Do you currently require child care services?
Yes, full-time (5 days per week)
Yes, part-time (1–4 days per week)
Not now, but I may need care in the near future
No, I do not require child care
7. What is the age of your child(ren) who may require child care? (Select all that apply)
Infant (0-18 months)
Toddler (18 months – 2.5 years)
Preschool (2.5 – 4 years)
School Age (4 – 5 years)
School Age (6 – 12 years)
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8. Do you require summer programming for children aged 4-12 years?
Yes
No
Other
9. If you answered “Yes” to Question #8, what age group do you need care for?
(Select all that apply)
4 & 5 years old
6 – 12 years old
Not applicable
10. What factors are most important to you when choosing child care? (Select all that apply)
Location (proximity to home or work)
French language learning environment
English language learning environment
Bilingual staff and programming
Cost/affordability
Availability of spaces
Quality of programming and curriculum
Learning environment
Arts and cultural activities
Other
11. Do you have any additional comments or considerations regarding child care in your community?
(Please share your thoughts below)

Thank you for your input!
Your feedback is valuable and will help us better understand the child care needs in your community. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board.
Web: https://www.msdsb.net/
Phone: 705-862-7850
Email: espanolaipagroup@msdsb.net

First choice
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