ASSISTING CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

Assisting Child Care Providers

In addition to collecting information on the potential impacts of universal pre-k, the survey also assessed the helpfulness of various types of assistance aimed at minimizing those impacts. Using a rating scale of 0 to 3 with 3 being “Extremely Helpful” and 2 being “Helpful,” respondents indicated the ways Camp Fire First Texas could be most helpful in supporting child care providers through this transition. These results are illustrated in Figure 20, and are discussed in greater detail in the recommendations section of this report. Providers show extensive interest in Camp Fire First Texas’ assistance to keep them informed about FWISD prek, to help them identify expected impacts, and to establish plans to maintain financial stability. Not surprisingly, those providers already affiliated with Camp Fire demonstrate the highest levels of interest in Camp Fire support, but some interest in Camp Fire support applies across all child care providers that participated in the survey, especially centers. Child care homes particularly value assistance developing solutions, and child care centers are more interested in Camp Fire’s support in the role of information distribution to keep them informed of FWISD’s plans. All survey participants were also told they would receive a final copy of this final report so that they can better understand the real and potential impacts of FWISD universal pre-k expansion plans.

Figure 20. Helpfulness of Opportunities to Assist Providers