Kids on Campus - Community College Screener

COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTEREST FORM

The Kids on Campus initiative is a collaboration between the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and the National Head Start Association (NHSA). Our goal is to enhance access to affordable, high-quality early education for student parents by increasing the number of Head Start programs located on community college campuses. This partnership not only benefits community colleges and Head Start programs but also sets a precedent for cross-sector collaborations that support students and families holistically.

This form is designed to gauge your college's interest and capacity to pursue a Kids on Campus partnership. Your responses will help us understand your readiness to explore this opportunity and facilitate conversations between potential partners.

Please complete this form if you are a staff member or administrator who can communicate with decision-makers at your college and is familiar with child care needs and services on campus, or can collaborate with those who are.

Note: Submitting this form does not obligate your college to participate.

If you represent a district or system, please contact us directly at kidsoncampus@acct.org to discuss relevant information for all involved colleges and campuses.

(1) What is your name?*

First NameLast Name

(2) What is the name of your community college?*

(3) What is your job title at the college?*

(4) What is your work e-mail address?*

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(5) What is your community college's address?*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

(6) Have you previously had conversations with, or are you in current conversations with, a Head Start about establishing a center on your campus?*

Yes, we have previously had conversations with a Head StartYes, we are in current conversations with a Head StartNo, we have not had conversations with a Head StartI am not sure

What is the name of that Head Start?

When was the last time you were in touch with that Head Start?

Who did you communicate with?

(7) Has your community college previously partnered with a Head Start program on campus?*

YesNoI am not sure

What is the name of that Head Start?

When was the last time you were in touch with that Head Start?

Who did you communicate with?

(8) Does your community college have available space, or is the college interested in renovating space and/or building a new facility, to accommodate a Head Start program? (check all that apply)*

Yes, we have available spaceYes, we are open to renovating and/or creating new spaceNo, we don't have space and we aren't open to renovating and/or creating new spaceI am not sure

(9) Does your community college have an existing center that currently offers, or has in the past offered, childcare or early learning services?*

Yes, we have an existing centerYes, we had one in the pastNoI am not sure

Does that existing center serve student parents enrolled at the community college?

YesNoI am not sure

(10) Does your community college currently have a large indoor and/or outdoor space available? For example, a gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, athletic fields, multi-use classrooms, etc.*

Please briefly describe the type of space.

(11) Does your community college have a department or office with oversight of any of the following services on campus? (check all that apply)*

Food service and/or commercial kitchenPublic safety (campus police, emergency management, etc.)Environmental services (facilities management, cleaning, buildings and grounds, landscaping, etc.)I am not sure

(12) Have you had conversations with your community college's executive leadership team about establishing a Head Start partnership?*

YesNo

When was the most recent conversation held? Who was involved?

(13) Does your community college collect data on how many currently enrolled students have children?*

YesNo, but we have a way to collect the informationNo, and we currently don't have a way to collect the informationI am not sure

(14) Does your community college provide resources and/or supports specifically for student parents?*

YesNoI am not sure

Please describe those resources and/or supports.

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(15) Does your community college have an education-related academic program? (check all that apply)*

(16) Does your community college have a current partnership with an on- or off-campus child care program (Head Start child care, public pre-K etc) to provide students with practical experience? (check all that apply)*

Yes, for education students to do observations, practicum, or student teachingYes, for other students (e.g. nursing, dental) to get practical experienceNoI am not sure

(17) Does your community college currently receive funds from federal, state, or other local funding streams/sources that could be used to support on-campus child care (e.g. CCAMPIS, state vouchers)?*

YesNoI am not sure

Please describe the sources and dollar amounts, to the extent you know them.

(18) Are there other reasons for your community college's interest in partnering with a local Head Start? (check all that apply)

Access to a high-quality early learning program to support students and staff with young childrenRecruit prospective students and their familiesIncrease capacity to support Head Start-eligible students through additional holistic supports (food, housing, mental health support, etc.)Opportunities for student practicum and internships

(19) Are there any additional details you would like to share with us?

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