Weekday Preschool Family Survey for Self Assessmen

We are conducting this family survey as part of our self-assessment to become accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Family perspectives are essential to the NAEYC Accreditation process. To achieve accreditation, programs must provide opportunities for families to participate in the self-assessment and program improvement process. Programs must provide all enrolled families the opportunity to respond confidentially to this survey; 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.rightchoiceforkids.org.
Please complete this survey on or before June 1, 2010.

How long has your child (or children) been enrolled in this program? Select one: * Less than six months Six months to one year One to two years More than two years
How old is your child (or children) who is enrolled in this program? *

Directions: For each statement, select "Yes" or "No" or "DK" for "don't know." If the statement does not apply to your child's program, select "NA for "not applicable."
1. I have a good relationship with my child's teacher and other staff.	*	Yes No DK
2. The teacher often shares information about things happening in the program and wants to know about things my child is doing at home.	*	Yes No DK
3. The teacher takes good care of my child, helps my child learn to get along with others, and is a good teacher.	*	Yes No DK
4. I talk with a teacher about my child at least once a week (or every day if my child is a baby.)	*	Yes No DK
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	*	Yes No DK
b. Rules and expectations	*	Yes No DK
c. Procedures for drop-off and pickup and handling emergencies	*	Yes No DK
d. When my child may be exposed to contagious diseases and what I should do to protect my child	*	Yes No DK
6. I receive this information in a language that I understand	*	Yes No DK NA
7. The teacher asks about things that are important to our family and uses this information to help my child grow and learn. * Yes No DK
8. For families who speak a language other than English at home: The teacher and I discuss the language used to teach my child. * Yes No DK NA
9. I am invited to take part in classroom activities and events. * Yes No DK
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. * Yes No DK
11. I am comfortable with what my child is learning and how my child's progress is measured. I have the opprotunity to discuss what is learned and how it is measured. Yes No DK
12. I kow how the program makes sure that information about my child and his or her progress is kept confidential. * Yes No DK
13. I receive written reports about my child at least twice a year. * Yes No DK
14. I am told about my child's progress in language I understand and in ways that are respectful to me and my family. * Yes No DK
15. The teacher and program work with me to meet my child's individual or special nees and help me get other resources within the community when needed. * Yes No DK NA
16. The program helps me get to know other families in the program and encourages us to support each other. * Yes No DK
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. * Yes No DK
18. I am provided a translator when needed. * Yes No DK NA
19. the program staff helps me learn about community events and resources that can help my child and family. * Yes No DK
20. The program gives me information to help my child make a smooth transition to kindergarten or first grade. * Yes No DK NA
21. I believe the program administrator isan effective leader. * Yes No DK
22. I have been or will be included in program improvement efforts including a yearly program evaluation. * Yes No DK
23. When program evaluations are completed, I receive information about the findings. * Yes No DK
24. I generally feel respected by the program staff and that my contributions are valued * Yes No DK
25a. Is it important to you to see the First Pres education plan and/or accreditation documents? * Yes No DK NA
25b. If so, how would you like to see them? *
26. Do you feel that you have enough access and communication to events in your child’s classroom? * Yes No DK NA
27. Do you have any ideas or feelings as to how to add to the fellowship / community atmosphere of the preschool, such as Mom’s groups, play groups, book clubs, bible studies, coffees, classroom only parent gatherings, outside of school activities, etc? *
28. If you could only say one thing to a prospective family about what makes First Pres special to you and your child, what would it be? *

Thank you for completing this survey!