Staff Survey (Grades Preschool-Grade 3)

21st CCLC Early Childhood

Best Practices Study

Staff Survey

(Grades Preschool-Grade 3)

After-school Program/Center ________________________ Date ___________________

Thank you for taking part in this survey. Please answer each of the following questions about your experience working in this after-school program. Please return the survey as soon as possible. Your responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with any after-school program staff or leadership.

Please fill in the bubbles completely. Correct mark = 

Overall Program

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Never	Don’t know/Not Applicable
The program encourages family participation and engagement	O	O	O	O	O
The program communicates effectively with families	O	O	O	O	O
The program partners with other community members or community groups	O	O	O	O	O
The program has clear and consistent policies on discipline The program has clear and consistent policies on child abuse	O	O	O	O	O
The program regularly communicates its goals and mission to staff and to families	O	O	O	O	O

Curriculum and Academic Support Activities

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Never	Don’t know/Not Applicable
My center emphasizes academic activities over recreational activities	O	O	O	O	O
My center emphasizes recreational activities over academic activities	O	O	O	O	O
My center incorporates regular early literacy learning activities	O	O	O	O	O
My center incorporates regular math learning activities	O	O	O	O	O
My center incorporates regular science learning activities	O	O	O	O	O
My center incorporates regular art learning activities	O	O	O	O	O
My center incorporates activities designed to teach positive social skills and relationships	O	O	O	O	O
The program has staff who are trained to work with children with disabilities and developmental delays The program has staff who are trained to work with English Learners	O	O	O	O	O

Staffing Issues

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Never	Don’t know/Not Applicable
Leadership provides paid time for training and professional development	O	O	O	O	O
Leadership encourages me to further my education or other professional development on my own time	O	O	O	O	O
The program provides orientation to all new staff	O	O	O	O	O
We have regular staff meetings to discuss center-related issues	O	O	O	O	O
Leadership conducts formal classroom evaluations	O	O	O	O	O
Leadership assesses staff performance and reviews evaluations with individual staff members I receive feedback from leadership on my performance on a regular basis	O	O	O	O	O
Staff are required to participate in professional development training I have participated in training or professional development that has helped me in this job	O	O	O	O	O
I think about transitioning to other employment	O	O	O	O	O

Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Never	Don’t know/Not Applicable
Center has written procedures in place for health and safety emergencies	O	O	O	O	O
Space can accommodate children and staff with disabilities	O	O	O	O	O
My center accommodates children’s dietary, medical, or cultural restrictions	O	O	O	O	O
My center has at least 2 or more staff persons on the premises at all times	O	O	O	O	O
Outdoor equipment and play areas are regularly maintained for safety	O	O	O	O	O
Indoor equipment and play areas are regularly maintained for safety Center leadership know how to access or link to community resources to address health/mental health needs of the children	O	O	O	O	O

Other Issues

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Never	Don’t know/Not Applicable
My center has sufficient and age-appropriate instructional materials for designing learning activities	O	O	O	O	O
My center regularly uses paid community partners, such as a dance or karate instructor	O	O	O	O	O
My center regularly uses community volunteers to assist staff	O	O	O	O	O
Children attend the program regularly (at least 90% of the time)	O	O	O	O	O
The program provides materials in languages other than English when needed	O	O	O	O	O
My center tends to keep staff for a long time (more than three years)	O	O	O	O	O

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