Sleepy Tigers Annal Family Survey

Sleepy Tigers Chinese Immersion Learning Center is conducting this Family Survey as part of its self-assessment for accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Family perspectives are essential to the NAEYC Accreditation process. To achieve and maintain accreditation, programs must provide opportunities for families to participate in the Self-Assessment and the program improvement process. Programs must provide all enrolled families the opportunity to respond confidentially and anonymously to this survey; for example, no names, identifying information, or coding may be used. At least half of all enrolled families must return the survey for the results to be considered valid. The program compiles the results and reports them to NAEYC. For more information about NAEYC Accreditation, please visit www.naeyc.org/academy.

For each statement, choose “Yes” or “No” or “DK” (“don’t know”). If the statement does not apply to your program, choose “NA (“not applicable”) if “NA” is provided as an option for that statement. Please choose only one response per statement, and do not write in responses that are not offered as an option.

Please return this survey before: 05/30/2023

1. I have a good relationship with my child’s teacher and other staff.

YesNoDK

2. The teacher takes good care of my child, helps my child learn to get along with others, and is a good teacher.

YesNoDK

3. The teacher often shares information about things happening in the program and wants to know about things my child is doing at home.

YesNoDK

4. I talk with a teacher about my child at least once a week (or every day if my child is a baby).

YesNoDK

5. I have received information at enrollment and/or throughout the year about the program and my child’s classroom, including information about: a. Program mission and philosophy

YesNoDK

b. Rules and expectations

YesNoDK

c. Procedures for drop-off and pickup and handling emergencies.

YesNoDK

6. I receive this information in a language that I understand.

YesNoDKNA

7. The teacher asks about things that are important to our family and uses thisinformation to help my child grow and learn.

YesNoDK

8. For families who speak a language other than English at home: The teacher and I discuss the language used to teach my child.

YesNoDKNA

9. I am invited to take part in classroom activities and events.

YesNoDK

10. When I disagree with how a teacher works with my child, I feel comfortable letting the teacher know and working together to find a solution that works for both of us.

YesNoDKNA

11. I am comfortable with what my child is learning and how my child’s progress is measured. I have the opportunity to discuss what is learned and how it is measured. (DRDP developmental checklist)

YesNoDK

12. I know how the program makes sure that information about my child and his or her progress is kept confidential. (each child's file is accessible only to administrator and classroom teachers)

YesNoDK

13. I receive written reports about my child at least twice a year. (parent/teacher conference in the fall and spring)

YesNoDK

14. I am told about my child’s progress in language I understand and in ways that are respectful to me and my family.

YesNoDK

15. The teacher and program work with me to meet my child’s individual or special needs and help me get other resources within the community when needed. (CICC, public school district ECE program)

YesNoDKNA

16. The program helps me get to know other families in the program and encourages us to support each other.

YesNoDK

17. I am always welcome at the program and am invited to participate by helping to plan events, being involved in decisions about the program, and taking on leadership roles.

YesNoDK

18. I am provided a translator when needed.

YesNoDKNA

19. The program staff helps me learn about community events and resources that can help my child and family.

YesNoDK

20. The program gives me information to help my child make a smooth transition to kindergarten or first grade.

YesNoDKNA

22. I generally feel respected by the program staff and that my contributions are valued.

YesNoDK

23. For families with babies only: The program supports breastfeeding by providing space, storing milk, instructing staff on handling procedures, etc.

YesNoDKNA

24. For families with babies or children with special nutritional needs: Staff work with me to meet my child’s nutritional needs and document for me what my child eats each day.

YesNoDKNA

Thank you for completing this survey!

If you are interested in more information about what to look for in a NAEYC Accredited program, resources and articles for families, please visit families.naeyc.org.

Sleepy Tigers Annal Family Survey

DIRECTIONS FOR FAMILIES COMPLETING THIS SURVEY

SELF-ASSESSMENT FAMILY SURVEY