The University of St. Thomas

Result Summary for Survey:University of St. Thomas Child Development Center * 2008-2009 Parent Satisfaction Survey 

Parent Satisfaction Survey Results 2008-2009

Created on: August 25, 2009 

1. In what room is your child currently enrolled (check one room):
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Response
Count
Baby Belugas
6.3% 3
Early Wonders
8.3% 4
Busy Bees
18.8% 9
Doodlebugs
16.7% 8
Lightning Bolts
27.1% 13
Roadrunners
22.9% 11
2. How long has your child been enrolled in the Center (check one time range):
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Response
Count
1-6 months
14.6% 7
7-12 months
14.6% 7
13-23 months
27.1% 13
24-33 months
18.8% 9
More than 33 months
25.0% 12
3. I chose this program for my child because (check all that apply):
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Percent
Response
Count
It is part of the University of St. Thomas
39.6% 19
The location is close to my home or office
60.4% 29
I like the mission and values of the Center
81.3% 39
I like the curriculum
75.0% 36
I like the low staff to child ratios
87.5% 42
I like the administrative staff
54.2% 26
I like the classroom and student staff
77.1% 37
I like the building and classroom spaces
77.1% 37
A sibling or other relative attends/attended the Center
18.8% 9
It was recommended by other parents
33.3% 16
 Other (please specify)
10.4% 5
4. Please check all affiliations that apply to a member of your immediate family:
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Percent
Response
Count
Current UST undergraduate student
2.1% 1
Current UST graduate student
8.3% 4
Current UST faculty or staff
39.6% 19
UST alumni
27.1% 13
Current student, faculty or staff at another ACTC school
6.3% 3
Community Member - No affiliation with St. Thomas or other ACTC school
33.3% 16
5. My child attends the Center:
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Percent
Response
Count
Full-time
58.3% 28
Part-time
41.7% 20
7. I feel my child is adequately supervised at all times.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
70.2% 33
Agree
27.7% 13
Neutral
4.3% 2
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
8. I feel the design of the building provides adequate space to meet the needs of my child and my family.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
74.5% 35
Agree
25.5% 12
Neutral
2.1% 1
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
9. I feel the facilities (indoor and outdoor) are maintained in a safe and clean condition.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
66.0% 31
Agree
34.0% 16
Neutral   0.0% 0
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
10. I feel the diapering and toileting areas are maintained in a safe and clean condition.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
55.3% 26
Agree
38.3% 18
Neutral
6.4% 3
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
11. I feel the staff is aware of my child's general health condition.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
68.1% 32
Agree
29.8% 14
Neutral
2.1% 1
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
12. The meals and snacks served meet my expectations for my child's nutritional needs.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
44.7% 21
Agree
48.9% 23
Neutral
2.1% 1
Disagree
4.3% 2
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
13. I feel the accident report forms contain adequate information and are received in a timely manner.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
61.7% 29
Agree
23.4% 11
Neutral
2.1% 1
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know
12.8% 6
14. I feel the parking lot and front entry area are maintained in a safe and clean condition
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
40.4% 19
Agree
48.9% 23
Neutral
8.5% 4
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree
2.1% 1
Don't Know   0.0% 0
16. I feel adequately informed of the goals of the curriculum.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
40.4% 19
Agree
46.8% 22
Neutral
6.4% 3
Disagree
6.4% 3
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
17. I feel the curriculum is appropriate to my child's developmental level.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
63.0% 29
Agree
30.4% 14
Neutral
4.3% 2
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know
2.2% 1
18. Staff members make necessary adjustments in teaching methods to accomodate my child's learning style.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
56.5% 26
Agree
28.3% 13
Neutral
6.5% 3
Disagree
2.2% 1
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know
6.5% 3
19. I feel the curriculum has helped my child gain/advance in the following skills
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Count
Socialization 78.7% (37) 17.0% (8) 2.1% (1) 0.0% (0) 2.1% (1) 47
Problem Solving 55.3% (26) 34.0% (16) 6.4% (3) 0.0% (0) 4.3% (2) 47
Self-Esteem 53.2% (25) 31.9% (15) 8.5% (4) 0.0% (0) 6.4% (3) 47
Independence 72.3% (34) 14.9% (7) 8.5% (4) 0.0% (0) 4.3% (2) 47
Critical Thinking 45.7% (21) 28.3% (13) 10.9% (5) 2.2% (1) 13.0% (6) 46
Secure Attachments to Adults 61.7% (29) 29.8% (14) 6.4% (3) 0.0% (0) 2.1% (1) 47
Large and Small Motor Skills 70.2% (33) 23.4% (11) 2.1% (1) 0.0% (0) 4.3% (2) 4
20. I feel my child is exposed to a variety of activities and experiences.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
78.7% 37
Agree
21.3% 10
Neutral   0.0% 0
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
21. I feel that the activities offer a balance of individual and small group experiences.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
55.3% 26
Agree
36.2% 17
Neutral
4.3% 2
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know
4.3% 2
22. I feel the total number of excursions (outings around campus and the immediate neighborhood) offered in my child's class are:
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Percent
Response
Count
Not enough
4.3% 2
About right
89.1% 41
Too many   0.0% 0
Don't Know
6.5% 3
23. The types and locations of excursions are appropriate to my child's level of development.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
61.7% 29
Agree
29.8% 14
Neutral
6.4% 3
Disagree
2.1% 1
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know
2.1% 1
24. Concerning field trips (excursions off campus requiring some form of transportation) the types and locations of field trips are appropriate to my child's level of development.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
46.7% 21
Agree
17.8% 8
Neutral
8.9% 4
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know
26.7% 12
26. I feel that my child has a special bond with his/her primary caregiver
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
56.5% 26
Agree
37.0% 17
Neutral
4.3% 2
Disagree
2.2% 1
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
27. I feel the staff treat my child in a friendly, respectful manner.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
87.0% 40
Agree
10.9% 5
Neutral   0.0% 0
Disagree
2.2% 1
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
28. I feel the staff treat children of all races, religions, cultures, economic and family status with similar respect and consideration.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
87.0% 40
Agree
2.2% 1
Neutral
2.2% 1
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know
8.7% 4
29. I feel the staff use positive and age appropriate methods to help my child behave constructively.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
78.3% 36
Agree
19.6% 9
Neutral   0.0% 0
Disagree
2.2% 1
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
30. I feel the atmosphere of my child's classroom is relaxed and happy most of the time.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
73.9% 34
Agree
19.6% 9
Neutral
6.5% 3
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
31. I feel the staff have a solid understanding of child development and are able to apply their knowledge and experience when interacting with my child.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
80.4% 37
Agree
15.2% 7
Neutral
4.3% 2
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
32. I feel that my child recognizes additional staff (students, substitutes) in the classroom and has a special bond with one or more of them.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
56.5% 26
Agree
21.7% 10
Neutral
17.4% 8
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know
4.3% 2
33. I feel the student workers interact frequently with my child showing affection and respect.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
58.7% 27
Agree
28.3% 13
Neutral
8.7% 4
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know
4.3% 2
35. I feel welcome to visit the Center at all times.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
77.8% 35
Agree
17.8% 8
Neutral
4.4% 2
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
36. I feel comfortable approaching my child's primary care provider with questions and concerns
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
87.0% 40
Agree
8.7% 4
Neutral
4.3% 2
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
37. I feel comfortable approaching the Center's assistant director with questions and concerns.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
65.2% 30
Agree
32.6% 15
Neutral
2.2% 1
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
38. I feel comfortable approaching the Center's director with questions and concerns
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  Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
67.4% 31
Agree
28.3% 13
Neutral
4.3% 2
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
39. The amount of verbal communication I have with staff meets my needs
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  Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
65.2% 30
Agree
23.9% 11
Neutral
10.9% 5
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
40. The amount of written communication I have with staff meets my needs
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  Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
69.6% 32
Agree
21.7% 10
Neutral
8.7% 4
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
41. The program has been flexible in addressing the special needs of my family and/or parenting situation.
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  Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
68.9% 31
Agree
28.9% 13
Neutral
2.2% 1
Disagree   0.0% 0
Strongly Disagree   0.0% 0
Don't Know   0.0% 0
43. The business systems of the center (billing, schedule changes, signing up for enrichment, etc.) meets my needs.
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Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
26.7% 12
Agree
51.1% 23
Neutral
15.6% 7
Disagree
2.2% 1
Strongly Disagree
4.4% 2
Don't Know   0.0% 0
44. I have attended events (Parent's Gatherings, social events, fundraisers) sponsored/hosted by the Parent Advisory Committee in the past year
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Percent
Response
Count
4 or more times
17.8% 8
2 or 3 times
53.3% 24
Once
20.0% 9
Not at all
8.9% 4
46. I have visited the Child Development Center's web site in the past year
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Percent
Response
Count
More than once each week.
2.2% 1
More than once each month.
34.8% 16
At least once this year.
63.0% 29
Not at all.   0.0% 0