Rise and Shine Family Child Care & Preschool Needs Survey
Share your family’s child care needs, interests, and feedback to help Rise and Shine plan programs, schedules, and future services. Fields are optional unless the source explicitly requires them.
Family Profile and Care Needs
Which best describes your family?
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Currently enrolled at Rise and Shine
Previously enrolled at Rise and Shine
Considering enrollment at Rise and Shine
Expecting a baby or planning for future child care
Exploring child care options in the community
Which Rise and Shine location or program interests your family?
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Humboldt Street — Santa Rosa (Infant/Toddler)
Montgomery Village — Santa Rosa (Infant/Toddler)
Rohnert Park — Infant/Toddler
Rohnert Park — Preschool
Unsure / Open to multiple locations
What is the age of the child or children for whom you need care?
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Expecting a baby
Birth–5 months
6–11 months
12–23 months
24–35 months
36–47 months
48–59 months
5 years and older
When do you anticipate needing child care?
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Immediately
Within 1–3 months
Within 4–6 months
Within 7–12 months
Currently enrolled and evaluating future needs
More than 12 months from now
Scheduling and Operating Hours
Earliest regular drop-off time
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6:00 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
Other
Earliest preferred drop-off time
6:00 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
Other
Latest regular pickup time
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3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Other
Latest preferred pickup time
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Other
Days of the week child care is needed
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Ideal number of enrollment days per week
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1–2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Varies from week to week
Daily schedule that best meets your family's needs
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Full-day care
Half-day mornings
Half-day afternoons
Combination of full and half days
Variable schedule depending on the week
How often would you use extended operating hours if available?
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Every scheduled day
2–3 days per week
Once per week
Occasionally, as needed
Never
Additional scheduling options that would be helpful
Earlier morning drop-off
Later afternoon pickup
Fewer than three enrollment days per week
Combination of full and half days
Flexible scheduling for rotating work shifts
Occasional additional days subject to availability
Other
Tuition, Priorities, and Program Fit
What are the biggest challenges your family faces when arranging child care?
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Tuition affordability
Limited availability for infants
Limited availability for toddlers or preschoolers
Operating hours
Finding part-time care
Other
Which tuition payment arrangements would be most helpful to your family?
Monthly payments
Twice-monthly payments
Weekly payments
Employer-supported child care benefits
Assistance understanding child care subsidy options
Other
Which aspects of an early childhood program are most important to your family?
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Warm, responsive relationships with teachers
Small-group learning environment
Developmentally appropriate learning experiences
Outdoor play and nature exploration
Social-emotional development
Other
Which additional experiences or family resources would interest you?
Parent education workshops
Infant and toddler development information
Kindergarten readiness resources
Music, movement, and creative arts
Family literacy activities
Other
What is one thing you wish child care programs in our community offered that is currently difficult to find?
Communication, Events, and Community Interests
How would you prefer to receive updates?
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Email
Text message
Rise and Shine Connect app (current families)
Rise and Shine website
Social media
Other
Which family or community events would interest you?
Baby and children's clothing swaps
Seasonal celebrations
Family picnics or gatherings
Parent education evenings
Community resource fairs
Other
What days and times are most convenient for your family to participate in events?
Weekday mornings
Weekday afternoons
Weekday evenings
Saturday mornings
Saturday afternoons
Other
How did you first hear about Rise and Shine?
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Friend or family referral
Google or online search
Social media
Yelp
Community event
Other
What would most influence your decision to enroll or remain enrolled at Rise and Shine?
Convenient location
Schedule availability
Affordability
Quality of teacher-child interactions
Curriculum and developmental experiences
Other
Enrollment Feedback and Future Planning
For currently enrolled families: What is working especially well, and what could we improve?
For prospective families: What, if anything, is preventing you from enrolling at this time?
If Rise and Shine offered the schedule or service you indicated, how likely would you be to enroll or increase your child's attendance within the next three months?
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Unsure
Unlikely
Not applicable
What is the primary reason your family might need to change its current child care arrangements?
Changes in employment or work schedules
Child transitioning into a different age group
Changes in household finances
Relocation or commuting changes
Need for more or fewer days of care
Other
How far are you generally willing to travel from home or work to your child's care location?
Less than 10 minutes
10–15 minutes
16–20 minutes
21–30 minutes
More than 30 minutes
If your family needs child care outside our current operating hours, what specific times and how many days per week would you need that care?
Is there anything else you would like Rise and Shine to consider as we plan for the future?
Would you like to receive information about future Rise and Shine programs or services?
Enrollment availability
Preschool programs
Family workshops and events
Future program expansions
No, thank you
Would you like a Rise and Shine representative to contact you about your child care needs?
Yes
No
Follow-up Contact Details
Parent/Guardian Name
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Preferred Rise and Shine Location
Preferred Contact Method
Email
Phone
Text message
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