Ohio Child Care Provider COVID-19 Survey Data
Compiled April 7, 2020
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Survey Questions 3
Collection Methods and Notes 4
State Survey Data 5
Data by Service Delivery Area
SDA 1 (YWCA of Northwest Ohio) 10
SDA 2 (CCRC Inc.) 13
SDA 3 (Starting Point) 16
SDA 4 (Early Childhood Resource Center) 19
SDA 5 (COAD) 22
SDA 6 (4C for Children) 25
SDA 7 (YWCA of Northwest Ohio) 28
SDA 8 (4C for Children) 31
SDA 9 (Action for Children) 34
SDA 10 (COAD) 37
SDA 11 (COAD) 40
SDA 12 (YWCA of Northwest Ohio) 43
Data by Large Counties
Cuyahoga County 46
Franklin County 49
Hamilton County 52
Lucas County 55
Montgomery County 58
Summit County 61
Survey Questions
All Participants 1. Name 2. Organization 3. Email
4. Please choose your child care program type from the options below.
o Center-based child care o Type-A Provider
o Type-B Provider o Other
5. What county is your program you located in?
6. As of March 1, 2020 did your program serve children subsidized by the state publicly funded child care program? (Yes / No)
7. As of March 1, 2020 did your program serve children funded by any of the following?*
o Head Start o Early Head Start o ODE Preschool o Local Initiative o Other
8. The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services recently announced an emergency rule that would allow for existing child care centers to apply to be a temporary pandemic child care center, which would only be available to children of essential workers. Will your program be operating under the temporary pandemic child care licensure during the closure period?
o Yes, we are already operating under the temporary pandemic licensure
o Yes, we have applied and are awaiting approval to operate under the pandemic licensure.
o No, we will remain closed during this period.
If “Yes, we are already operating under the temporary pandemic licensure” OR “Yes, we have applied and are awaiting approval to operate under the pandemic licensure.”
9. Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.**
10. If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?*
o Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period o Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period o Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period.
o I do not serve any private pay families o Other
11. With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?*
o Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program o Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program o Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program o Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program
o Temporary lay-off of staff o Permanent lay-off of staff
o This question does not apply to me o Other
12. What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?**
If “No, we will remain closed during this period.”
9. Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.**
10. If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees during the closure period?*
o Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period o Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period o Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period.
o I do not serve any private pay families o Other
11. With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?*
o We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate o We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate.
o Temporary lay-off of staff o Permanent lay-off of staff
o This question does not apply to me (e.g. no additional staff in program) o Other
12. What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?**
* Participants can select more than one of the responses
** Free-response questions were tagged (categories represented in data report). Multiple tags can be affiliated with a single participant’s response. Data report reflects the number of participants from that sample whose answer included that statement.
Collection Methods
The data compiled here is based on responses to a survey distributed created by Groundwork Ohio and distributed through the organization’s online communications, including the Groundwork website, e- newsletter, and social media. Additional organizations such as local child care initiatives and child care resource and referral associations encouraged programs to participate as well.
As of April 7, 2020, 590 child care providers have completed the survey, representing 75 of Ohio’s 88 counties. Response rates vary greatly by region.
Notes
Disaggregated data by child care resource and referral service delivery areas and each of the state’s six largest counties have be included here regardless of sample size. Please consider the number of respondents per SDA or region before using the data to inform decisions or policies.
Statewide Child Care Provider Survey
RESPONSE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Responses: 589 Representing 75 Ohio counties Program Type
PFCC
Other Funding
Receive other funding (e.g. Head Start, Early Head Start, local
initiative, etc.) 29%
Pandemic Child Care Status
Center-Based Child Care 70%
Type-A Home Child Care 4%
Type-B Home Child Care 22%
Other (e.g. preschool) 4%
Serve families that receive PFCC 77%
No families that receive PFCC 23%
Operating as pandemic child care program 40%
Will remain closed 48%
Other (e.g. approved but not yet decided if they will open) 11%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES – ALL This data represents responses from 225 providers
Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?
To avoid financial implications of closing 13%
To fulfill organization’s mission 5%
Required by other authority 1%
To support the broader community 19%
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior to pandemic 59%
To support essential workers 26%
To keep current staff employed 13%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 4%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 7%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 66%
I do not serve any private pay families 11%
Other (e.g. case-by-case basis, donations requested if family is able, one-time holding fee) 16%
Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 8%
Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 47%
Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 20%
Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 9%
Temporary lay-off of staff 42%
Permanent lay-off of staff 3%
This question does not apply to me (e.g. no additional staff in program) 24%
Other (e.g. consistent wages with decreased hours) 13%
Basic needs of families 9%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 11%
Mental health (children and families) 15%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 11%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 65%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 1%
Statewide
CLOSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES – ALL This data represents responses from 238 providers
Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?
Financial implications 14%
Health concerns 47%
Insurance/liability 3%
Low demand for slots (from current families or community) 25%
Ratio/facility challenges 10%
Staff challenges 18%
Other (e.g. affiliated with school, not approved) 20%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 4%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 5%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 70%
I do not serve any private pay families 12%
Other (e.g. donations requested if families are able) 14%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate 26%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate. 6%
Temporary lay-off of staff 44%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0.5%
This question does not apply to me (e.g. no additional staff in program) 15%
Other (e.g. continue paying for limited period, different payment for fulltime vs. part-time) 14%
Basic needs of families 16%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 24%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 22%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 44%
Mental health (children and families) 17%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic, families returning to program) 22%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES – PROVIDER TYPE COMPARISON
This data represents responses from 152 child care centers and 72 Type-A and -B programs Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?
CENTER TYPE A/B
To avoid financial implications of closing 11% 18%
To fulfill organization’s mission 7% 0%
Required by other authority 1% 0%
To support the broader community 24% 7%
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior
to pandemic 52% 74%
To support essential workers 30% 20%
To keep current staff employed 19% 0%
CENTER TYPE A/B Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 4% 4%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 7% 7%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure
period. 77% 43%
I do not serve any private pay families 3% 26%
Other 15% 21%
CENTER TYPE A/B Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 11% 1%
Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 67% 4%
Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 27% 3%
Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 11% 4%
Temporary lay-off of staff 58% 10%
Permanent lay-off of staff 4% 1%
This question does not apply to me (e.g. no additional staff in program) 0% 76%
Other 17% 6%
CENTER TYPE A/B
Basic needs of families 8% 11%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 11% 11%
Mental health (children and families) 14% 15%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 11% 10%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 63% 69%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 1% 0%
CLOSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES – PROVIDER TYPE COMPARISON
This data represents responses from 170 child care centers and 51 Type-A and -B programs Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?
CENTER TYPE A/B
Financial implications 20% 0%
Health concerns 44% 67%
Insurance/liability 5% 0%
Low demand for slots (from current families or community) 28% 22%
Ratio/facility challenges 11% 6%
Staff challenges 24% 2%
Other 20% 14%
CENTER TYPE A/B Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 2% 8%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 5% 4%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure
period. 80% 53%
I do not serve any private pay families 5% 32%
Other 14% 8%
CENTER TYPE A/B We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate 25% 14%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate. 7% 6%
Temporary lay-off of staff 57% 16%
Permanent lay-off of staff 1% 0%
This question does not apply to me (e.g. no additional staff in program) 1% 65%
Other 7% 2%
CENTER TYPE A/B
Basic needs of families 16% 14%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 27% 12%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 25% 12%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 42% 57%
Mental health (children and families) 20% 10%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic, families returning
to program) 25% 16%
SDA 1: YWCA of Northwest Ohio
RESPONSE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Responses: 83 Responses by County:
Defiance 5
Fulton 2
Henry 3
Lucas 53
Ottawa 4
Paulding 2
Williams 4
Wood 10
Program Type
PFCC
Other Funding
Receive other funding (e.g. Head Start, Early Head Start, local
initiative, etc.) 39%
Pandemic Child Care Status
Center-Based Child Care 66%
Type-A Home Child Care 2%
Type-B Home Child Care 28%
Other 4%
Serve families that receive PFCC 82%
No families that receive PFCC 18%
Operating as pandemic child care program 40%
Will remain closed 43%
Other (e.g. applied, not eligible, etc.) 17%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?
To avoid financial implications of closing 12%
To fulfill organization’s mission 3%
Required by other authority 3%
To support the broader community 21%
To support the families of essential workers 21%
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior to pandemic 56%
To keep current staff employed 9%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 6%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 3%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 65%
I do not serve any private pay families 9%
Other (e.g. one-time hold fee for slot, not yet determined, families are continuing under
pandemic care for essential workers) 24%
Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 3%
Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 53%
Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 29%
Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 9%
Temporary lay-off of staff 44%
Permanent lay-off of staff 3%
This question does not apply to me 24%
Other (e.g. to be determined, consistent wages but decreased hours) 15%
Basic needs of families 9%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 21%
Mental health (children and families) 12%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 3%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 65%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 6%
CLOSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?
Health concerns 43%
Financial implications 20%
Staff challenges 17%
Low demand for slots (from current families or community) 20%
Ratio/facility challenges 10%
Insurance/liability concerns 0%
Other 10%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 7%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 00%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 77%
I do not serve any private pay families 10%
Other (e.g. donations requested if families are able) 20%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate 13%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate. 7%
Temporary lay-off of staff 43%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 7%
Other (e.g. continue paying for limited period, different payment for fulltime vs. part-time) 5%
Basic needs of families 10%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 23%
Mental health (children and families) 27%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 13%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 47%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic, families returning to program) 13%
SDA 2: Child Care Resource Center
RESPONSE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Responses: 8 Responses by County:
Erie 0
Huron 0
Lorain 6
Sandusky 2
Seneca 0
Program Type
PFCC
Other Funding
Receive other funding (e.g. Head Start, Early Head Start, local
initiative, etc.) 50% (4)
Pandemic Child Care Status
Center-Based Child Care 87.5% (7)
Type-A Home Child Care 12.5% (1)
Type-B Home Child Care 0%
Other 0%
Serve families that receive PFCC 87.5% (7)
No families that receive PFCC 12.5% (1)
Operating as pandemic child care program 25% (2)
Will remain closed 75% (6)
Other (e.g. applied, not eligible, etc.) 0%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.*
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?*
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?*
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?*
* Note: Only one survey participant provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
To avoid financial implications of closing 1
To fulfill organization’s mission 0
Required by other authority 0
To support the broader community 0
To support the families of essential workers 1
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior to pandemic 0
To keep current staff employed 0
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0 Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0 Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 1
I do not serve any private pay families 0
Other 0
Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 0 Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 0 Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 0 Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 0
Temporary lay-off of staff 1
Permanent lay-off of staff 1
This question does not apply to me 0
Other (e.g. to be determined, consistent wages but decreased hours) 0
Basic needs of families 0
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 0
Mental health (children and families) 1
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 1 Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 0 Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 0
CLOSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.**
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?**
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?**
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?**
** Note: Only five survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
Health concerns 60%
Financial implications 20%
Staff challenges 40%
Low demand for slots (from current families or community) 20%
Ratio/facility challenges 20%
Insurance/liability concerns 0%
Other 20%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 20%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 80%
I do not serve any private pay families 0%
Other (e.g. donations requested if families are able) 0%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate 20%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate. 0%
Temporary lay-off of staff 20%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 0%
Other (e.g. staff using PTO, TBD, staff working somewhere else) 60%
Basic needs of families 0%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 40%
Mental health (children and families) 40%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 0%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 0%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic, families returning to program) 40%
SDA 3: Starting Point
RESPONSE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Responses: 41 Responses by County:
Ashtabula 1
Cuyahoga 34
Geauga 0
Lake 6
Program Type
PFCC
Other Funding
Receive other funding (e.g. Head Start, Early Head Start, local
initiative, etc.) 56%
Pandemic Child Care Status
Center-Based Child Care 78%
Type-A Home Child Care 12%
Type-B Home Child Care 0%
Other (e.g. public or private preschool) 10%
Serve families that receive PFCC 85%
No families that receive PFCC 15%
Operating as pandemic child care program 24%
Will remain closed 66%
Other (e.g. approved but unsure whether they’ll operate or close) 10%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.*
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?*
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?*
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?*
* Note: 9 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
To avoid financial implications of closing 11%
To fulfill organization’s mission 11%
Required by other authority 0%
To support the broader community 22%
To support the families of essential workers 22%
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior to pandemic 78%
To keep current staff employed 11%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 11%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 78%
I do not serve any private pay families 0%
Other (e.g. no fees for a certain period) 22%
Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 0%
Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 33%
Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 33%
Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 0%
Temporary lay-off of staff 56%
Permanent lay-off of staff 11%
This question does not apply to me 11%
Other (e.g. to be determined, consistent wages but decreased hours) 56%
Basic needs of families 33%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 11%
Mental health (children and families) 22%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 22%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 89%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 0%
CLOSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.**
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?**
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?**
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?**
** Note: 23 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
Health concerns 40%
Financial implications 9%
Staff challenges 22%
Low demand for slots (from current families or community) 30%
Ratio/facility challenges 0%
Insurance/liability concerns 4%
Other (e.g. affiliated with public school, application not approved) 27%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 9%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 57%
I do not serve any private pay families 17%
Other (e.g. donations requested if families are able) 30%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate 35%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate. 13%
Temporary lay-off of staff 35%
Permanent lay-off of staff 4%
This question does not apply to me 9%
Other (e.g. continue paying for limited period, staff working from home, pay dependent upon
loans) 22%
Basic needs of families 30%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 22%
Mental health (children and families) 13%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 22%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 57%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic, families returning to program) 17%
SDA 4: Early Childhood Resource Center
RESPONSE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Responses: 60 Responses by County:
Mahoning 11
Medina 4
Portage 6
Stark 17
Summit 16
Trumbull 6
Program Type
PFCC
Other Funding
Receive other funding (e.g. Head Start, Early Head Start, local initiative, etc.)
28%
Pandemic Child Care Status
Center-Based Child Care 72%
Type-A Home Child Care 7%
Type-B Home Child Care 20%
Other (e.g. preschool) 2%
Serve families that receive PFCC 85%
No families that receive PFCC 15%
Operating as pandemic child care program 67%
Will remain closed 23%
Other (e.g. applied, approved but closed, etc.) 10%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.*
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?*
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?*
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?*
* Note: 38 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
To avoid financial implications of closing 21%
To fulfill organization’s mission 5%
Required by other authority 3%
To support the broader community 8%
To support the families of essential workers 26%
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior to pandemic 68%
To keep current staff employed 16%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 3%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 3%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 76%
I do not serve any private pay families 9%
Other (e.g. charging by attendance rather than enrollment, charging one-time fee) 14%
Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 5%
Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 34%
Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 13%
Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 0%
Temporary lay-off of staff 58%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 26%
Other (e.g. usnure) 5%
Basic needs of families 11%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 3%
Mental health (children and families) 18%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 5%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 61%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 0%
CLOSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.**
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?**
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?**
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?**
** Note: 9 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
Health concerns 67%
Financial implications 11%
Staff challenges 33%
Low demand for slots (from current families or community) 33%
Ratio/facility challenges 11%
Insurance/liability concerns 11%
Other 0%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 100%
I do not serve any private pay families 0%
Other (e.g. donations requested if families are able) 0%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate 22%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate. 11%
Temporary lay-off of staff 67%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 0%
Other (e.g. continue paying for limited period, different payment for fulltime vs. part-time) 0%
Basic needs of families 22%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 22%
Mental health (children and families) 33%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 0%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 67%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic, families returning to program) 11%
SDA 5: COAD
RESPONSE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Responses: 44 Responses by County:
Ashland 1
Carroll 1
Columbiana 8
Coshocton 6
Harrison 0
Holmes 2
Jefferson 4
Knox 7
Tuscarawas 6
Wayne 9
Program Type
PFCC
Other Funding
Receive other funding (e.g. Head Start, Early Head Start, local initiative, etc.)
14%
Pandemic Child Care Status
Center-Based Child Care 59%
Type-A Home Child Care 4.5%
Type-B Home Child Care 32%
Other (e.g. preschool or head start) 4.5%
Serve families that receive PFCC 77%
No families that receive PFCC 23%
Operating as pandemic child care program 29%
Will remain closed 59%
Other (e.g. applied, undecided) 12%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.*
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?*
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?*
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?*
* Note: 13 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
To avoid financial implications of closing 15%
To fulfill organization’s mission 0%
Required by other authority 0%
To support the broader community 15%
To support the families of essential workers 15%
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior to pandemic 62%
To keep current staff employed 0%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 8%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 62%
I do not serve any private pay families 15%
Other (e.g. private pay families still receiving pandemic care, payments on hold) 15%
Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 15%
Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 38%
Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 15%
Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 15%
Temporary lay-off of staff 38%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 46%
No change 8%
Basic needs of families 0%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 15%
Mental health (children and families) 0%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 0%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 100%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 0%
CLOSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.**
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?**
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?**
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?**
** Note: 19 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
Health concerns 37%
Financial implications 11%
Staff challenges 21%
Low demand for slots (from current families or community) 21%
Ratio/facility challenges 5%
Insurance/liability concerns 0%
Other (e.g. concerns for own family, affiliated with schools) 32%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 74%
I do not serve any private pay families 16%
Other (e.g. donations requested if families are able, one-time fee) 11%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate 21%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate. 0%
Temporary lay-off of staff 53%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 21%
Other (e.g. continue paying for limited period 5%
Basic needs of families 21%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 32%
Mental health (children and families) 21%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 32%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 42%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic, families returning to program) 16%
SDA 6: 4C for Children
RESPONSE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Responses: 93 Responses by County:
Butler 3
Clermont 1
Clinton 0
Hamilton 73
Warren 16
Program Type
PFCC
Other Funding
Receive other funding (e.g. Head Start, Early Head Start, local initiative, etc.)
45%
Pandemic Child Care Status
Center-Based Child Care 67%
Type-A Home Child Care 6%
Type-B Home Child Care 22%
Other (e.g. ODE preschool) 5%
Serve families that receive PFCC 73%
No families that receive PFCC 27%
Operating as pandemic child care program 43%
Will remain closed 51%
Other (e.g. approved but not operating) 6%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.*
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?*
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?*
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?*
* Note: 34 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
To avoid financial implications of closing 6%
To fulfill organization’s mission 9%
Required by other authority 0%
To support the broader community 15%
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior to pandemic 65%
To support essential workers 18%
To keep current staff employed 21%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 6%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 6%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 59%
I do not serve any private pay families 15%
Other (e.g. case-by-case basis, families required to pay for certain period) 21%
Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 6%
Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 44%
Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 26%
Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 9%
Temporary lay-off of staff 38%
Permanent lay-off of staff 3%
This question does not apply to me 29%
Other 12%
Basic needs of families 18%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 12%
Mental health (children and families) 21%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 12%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 53%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 0%
CLOSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.**
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?**
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?**
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?**
** Note: 37 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
Financial implications 14%
Health concerns 49%
Insurance/liability 5%
Low demand for slots (from current families or community) 22%
Ratio/facility challenges 5%
Staff challenges 11%
Other 30%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 8%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 8%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 62%
I do not serve any private pay families 11%
Other (e.g. donations requested if families are able, case by case basis) 19%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate 3%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate. 3%
Temporary lay-off of staff 43%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 17%
Other (e.g. continue paying for limited period) 3%
Basic needs of families 22%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 22%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 19%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 24%
Mental health (children and families) 14%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic, families returning to program) 27%
SDA 7: YWCA of Northwest Ohio
RESPONSE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Responses: 35 Responses by County:
Allen 15
Auglaize 6
Hancock 4
Hardin 3
Mercer 0
Putnam 5
Van Wert 2
Wyandot 0
Program Type
PFCC
Other Funding
Receive other funding (e.g. Head Start, Early Head Start, local initiative, etc.)
23%
Pandemic Child Care Status
Center-Based Child Care 86%
Type-A Home Child Care 3%
Type-B Home Child Care 9%
Other 3%
Serve families that receive PFCC 54%
No families that receive PFCC 46%
Operating as pandemic child care program 46%
Will remain closed 40%
Other (e.g. approved but not operating) 14%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.*
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?*
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?*
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?*
* Note: 15 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
To avoid financial implications of closing 0%
To fulfill organization’s mission 7%
Required by other authority 0%
To support the broader community 20%
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior to pandemic 53%
To support essential workers 40%
To keep current staff employed 0%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 73%
I do not serve any private pay families 20%
Families pay a one-time hold fee for slot 7%
Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 7%
Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 73%
Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 7%
Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 27%
Temporary lay-off of staff 47%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 13%
Other (e.g. to be determined, consistent wages but decreased hours, staff elsewhere) 20%
Basic needs of families 7%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 0%
Mental health (children and families) 13%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 20%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 47%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 0%
CLOSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.**
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?**
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?**
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?**
** Note: 11 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
Financial implications 18%
Health concerns 0%
Insurance/liability 9%
Low demand for slots (from current families or community) 45%
Ratio/facility challenges 9%
Staff challenges 18%
Other (e.g. affiliated with school) 2%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 91%
I do not serve any private pay families 0%
Other (e.g. donations requested if families are able) 9%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate 36%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate. 9%
Temporary lay-off of staff 36%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 0%
Other (e.g. not yet determined) 18%
Basic needs of families 0%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 36%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 36%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 9%
Mental health (children and families) 18%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic, families returning to program)
36%
SDA 8: 4C for Children
RESPONSE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Responses: 61 Responses by County:
Champaign 2
Clark 4
Darke 3
Fayette 3
Greene 12
Logan 2
Miami 8
Montgomery 21
Preble 4
Shelby 2
Program Type
PFCC
Other Funding
Receive other funding (e.g. Head Start, Early Head Start, local
initiative, etc.) 36%
Pandemic Child Care Status
Center-Based Child Care 84%
Type-A Home Child Care 7%
Type-B Home Child Care 8%
Other (e.g. Head Start) 2%
Serve families that receive PFCC 79%
No families that receive PFCC 21%
Operating as pandemic child care program 38%
Will remain closed 56%
Other (e.g. approved but not operating, working from home to
provide resources to families) 6%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.*
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?*
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?*
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?*
* Note: 24 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
To avoid financial implications of closing 21%
To fulfill organization’s mission 0%
Required by other authority 0%
To support the broader community 29%
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior to pandemic 42%
To support essential workers 38%
To keep current staff employed 17%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 4%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 13%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 83%
I do not serve any private pay families 4%
Other 0%
Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 13%
Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 71%
Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 17%
Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 8%
Temporary lay-off of staff 46%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 0%
Other (e.g. hired new staff because current staff scared to work, hired help for cleaning) 25%
Basic needs of families 0%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 17%
Mental health (children and families) 17%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 25%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 58%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 0%
CLOSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.**
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?**
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?**
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?**
** Note: 30 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
Financial implications 13%
Health concerns 53%
Insurance/liability 3%
Low demand for slots (from current families or community) 13%
Ratio/facility challenges 23%
Staff challenges 23%
Other (e.g. affiliated with school) 17%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 7%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 7%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 73%
I do not serve any private pay families 10%
Other (e.g. unsure, families pay for a certain period) 10%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate 13%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate. 13%
Temporary lay-off of staff 53%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 13%
Other (e.g. continue paying for limited period) 20%
Basic needs of families 13%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 30%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 23%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 63%
Mental health (children and families) 17%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic, families returning to program) 23%
SDA 9: Action for Children
RESPONSE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Responses: 50 Responses by County:
Delaware 2
Fairfield 4
Franklin 35
Licking 5
Madison 0
Pickaway 0
Union 4
Program Type
PFCC
Other Funding
Receive other funding (e.g. Head Start, Early Head Start, local
initiative, etc.) 32%
Pandemic Child Care Status
Center-Based Child Care 80%
Type-A Home Child Care 0%
Type-B Home Child Care 12%
Other (e.g. preschool, enrichment program) 8%
Serve families that receive PFCC 66%
No families that receive PFCC 34%
Operating as pandemic child care program 36%
Will remain closed 44%
Other (e.g. to be determined, approved but choosing not to
operate, etc.) 20%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.*
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?*
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?*
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?*
* Note: 15 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
To avoid financial implications of closing 13%
To fulfill organization’s mission 7%
Required by other authority 0%
To support the broader community 47%
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior to pandemic 27%
To support essential workers 27%
To keep current staff employed 7%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 7%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 53%
I do not serve any private pay families 13%
Other (e.g. one-time hold fee for slot, not yet determined, payment on case-by-case basis) 33%
Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 7%
Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 60%
Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 13%
Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 7%
Temporary lay-off of staff 47%
Permanent lay-off of staff 13%
This question does not apply to me 13%
Other (voluntary lay-offs) 7%
Basic needs of families 7%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 0%
Mental health (children and families) 7%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 14%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 64%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 0%
SDA 9
CLOSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please share why you chose not to become a temporary pandemic child care program.**
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?**
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?**
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?**
** Note: 19 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
Financial implications 11%
Health concerns 58%
Insurance/liability 11%
Low demand for slots (from current families or community) 32%
Ratio/facility challenges 5%
Staff challenges 5%
Other (e.g. affiliated with school) 11%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 5%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 11%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 63%
I do not serve any private pay families 16%
Other (e.g. decision dependent upon ability to secure SBA loan) 11%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at their typical rate 26%
We will continue to pay staff during the closure period at a decreased rate. 5%
Temporary lay-off of staff 47%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 11%
Other (e.g. not yet determined) 11%
Basic needs of families 16%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 11%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 26%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 26%
Mental health (children and families) 26%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic, families returning to
program) 32%
SDA 10: COAD
RESPONSE DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Responses: 30 Responses by County:
Athens 8
Belmont 3
Guernsey 3
Hocking 1
Monroe 0
Morgan 1
Muskingum 9
Noble 2
Perry 1
Washington 2
Program Type
PFCC
Other Funding
Receive other funding (e.g. Head Start, Early Head Start, local
initiative, etc.) 13%
Pandemic Child Care Status
Center-Based Child Care 57%
Type-A Home Child Care 7%
Type-B Home Child Care 33%
Preschool 3%
Serve families that receive PFCC 70%
No families that receive PFCC 30%
Operating as pandemic child care program 40%
Will remain closed 50%
Other (e.g. applied, not eligible, etc.) 10%
PANDEMIC CHILD CARE PROGRAM RESPONSES
Please explain your reasoning for becoming a temporary pandemic child care program.*
If you typically serve private-pay families in your program, how are you handling fees for those who do not qualify as essential workers while you operate under the temporary pandemic child care license?*
With regard to staff, have you experienced any of the following as a result of COVID-19?*
What are your greatest concerns for the children and families you serve during this unprecedented time?*
* Note: 10 survey participants provided responses to these questions. They are not necessarily reflective of the SDA as a whole.
To avoid financial implications of closing 30%
To fulfill organization’s mission 10%
Required by other authority 0%
To support the broader community 20%
To continue supporting families of essential workers that were enrolled prior to pandemic 70%
To support essential workers 30%
To keep current staff employed 10%
Families are required to pay their full fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 0%
Families are required to pay a partial fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period 20%
Families are not required to pay any fee to hold slot(s) during the closure period. 60%
I do not serve any private pay families 10%
Other (exempting families if it causes financial hardship) 10%
Increase in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 0%
Decrease in staffing needed to operate as a temporary pandemic program 70%
Increase in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 20%
Decrease in wages for staff serving in the temporary pandemic program 0%
Temporary lay-off of staff 30%
Permanent lay-off of staff 0%
This question does not apply to me 30%
Other (e.g. staff resigned, chose to stay home) 20%
Basic needs of families 0%
Child development (e.g. consistency, milestones, kindergarten readiness, etc.) 0%
Mental health (children and families) 20%
Financial burden (e.g. ability to pay rent, loss of job, etc.) 10%
Health & safety (e.g. contracting coronavirus, being in safe environments) 60%
Program concerns (e.g. ability to provide care after pandemic) 0%
