Wrap- around Early Care and Education Program (WECEP) Questionnaire

Appendix E
WECEP Questionnaire

This appendix includes the entire WECEP instrument fielded as part of the Early Childhood Longitudinal
Study, Birth Cohort. Additional items are being considered for inclusion in the interview fielded as part of
the ECLS-K:11. These items include the following:
In section CI (Center Information), ADMINISTERED TO CENTER-BASED DIRECTOR:
1. How many 0- and 3-year old children are you licensed to {care for/teach}?
2. The following two questions would be asked for each of the funding sources mentioned by
respondent in CI 055:
How many children are fully or partially funded by (funding source)…?
Do you receive funds from any of these sources for {CHILD}?
[IF YES…] Which of these sources provide funds for {CHILD}?
3. Do you help parents link to subsidies or give parents information about payment assistance for child
care that they may qualify for?
Section administered to Caregiver/Provider/ Teacher:
1. How many children are currently enrolled/do you currently care for? Please include children
who you care for at times when (Child) is not in your care?
2. After OC 010 (p.30) How many children do you typically care for at the same time as…?
How many of the children are related to you?
3. How many hours is a television or video on while {CHILD} is in your {care/class}?
4. What is the age of the youngest child in your care?
5. Do you receive any money or in-kind support from the School Breakfast or Lunch programs?
6. Additional activities to add to list in question WA 018a-w (p.44) I’m going to read a list of
activities that children may participate in. … Outdoor play; Adult-directed/led activities.
7. In a typical day, how much time {{do/does} {the children in your program/ the children in your
care/{CHILD} spend in the following kinds of activities?
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS: ENTER IN MINUTES (NOT HOURS)
a. Adult-directed whole class activities
b. Adult-directed small group activities
c. Adult-directed individual activities
d. Child-selected activities
e. Play outdoors.
8. Insert after BK 074, which asks about credentials:
Which credential do you have? {endorse item(s) from list based on response}
a. Child Development Associate (CDA)
b. state credential
c.
other {fill-in}
9. Do you offer care…
a. After 8PM?
b.
Overnight?
c.
On the weekends?
E-1

EARLY CHILDHOOD LONGITUDINAL STUDY, BIRTH COHORT (ECLS-B)
KINDERGARTEN YEAR 2006 WRAP AROUND CARE EARLY CARE AND
EDUCATION PROVIDER (WECEP) INTERVIEW
SECTION VA: VERIFY ADDRESS INFORMATION
SECTION IS ADMINISTERED TO CENTER-BASED DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR, CENTERBASED CARE PROVIDER OR HOMEBASED PROVIDER

The following information is uploaded from the Kindergarten Year Parent Interview
1. Child’s full name.
2. Child’s gender.
3. Child’s date of birth.
4. Child’s ID.
5. Parent’s or other interview respondent’s full name.
6. Parent’s or other interview respondent’s relationship to child.
7. Care and education setting where child spends most hours.
8. Care provided in child’s home.
9. Care provider lives in child’s home.
10. Care and education setting is a center/program.
11.
12.
13. Name, address and phone number of early care and education setting.
14. Director/administrator/home care provider’s name.
15. Name of center-based primary caregiver/teacher.
16. Parent/guardian permission to contact for interview/observation.
17. Comments from parents.
VAINTRO
PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE ECEP PROVIDER, PLEASE UPDATE/CONFIRM THE
CONTACT INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION.
COMMENTS FROM PARENT COMPUTER-ASSISTED PERSONAL INTERVIEW (CAPI):
{Comments from parents}
ENTER “1” TO CONTINUE.
DISPLAY FOR MINOR PROVIDERS ONLY:
IMPORTANT – MINOR PROVIDER: THE CHILD CARE PROVIDER, {Caregiver/Teacher First and
Last Name} IN THIS CASE WAS REPORTED TO BE LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE. YOU NEED
TO DETERMINE THE AGE AND DATE OF BIRTH FOR {Caregiver/Teacher First and Last Name}. IF
{Caregiver/Teacher First and Last Name} IS 15, 16, OR 17 YEARS OLD, PARENTAL CONSENT
MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEW. IF {Caregiver/Teacher First and
Last Name} IS LESS THAN 15, THIS INTERVIEW CANNOT BE CONDUCTED. THE FIRST
QUESTIONS IN THE INTERVIEW PORTION OF THIS INTERVIEW ASK FOR THE AGE AND
DATE OF BIRTH. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED WITH THIS
CASE, CONSULT WITH YOUR FIELD SUPERVISOR.

E-3

VA002BX IF HOME-BASED, GO TO VA004. IF
CENTER-BASED, GO TO VA002.

VA002 DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD
INTERVIEWER (FI):
DURING THE PARENT INTERIVIEW THE INFORMATION BELOW WAS PROVIDED FOR THE
CHILD CARE PROVIDER. PLEASE UPDATE/VERIFY THIS INFORMATION AND THEN
TRANSMIT THE CASE TO RTI.
{Center/Program Name} PLEASE ENTER/CORRECT THE NAME OF
THE CENTER/PROGRAM.
VA004 {{Director/Administrator First Name}/{Care Provider First Name}} PLEASE
ENTER/CORRECT THE DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR’S FIRST NAME.
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
For center-based, display “Director/Administrator’s First Name.”
For home-based, display “Care Provider’s First Name.”
VA005 {{Director/Administrator Last Name}/{Care Provider Last Name}} PLEASE
ENTER/CORRECT THE DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR’S FIRST NAME.
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:

For center-based, display “Director/Administrator’s Last Name.”
For home-based, display “Care Provider’s Last Name.”
VA006BX IF HOME-BASED, GO TO VA009. IF
CENTER-BASED, GO TO VA006.

VA006 {Care Provider’s First Name} DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
PLEASE ENTER/CORRECT THE CARE PROVIDER’S FIRST NAME.

E-4

VA007 {Care Provider’s Last Name} PLEASE ENTER/CORRECT THE
CARE PROVIDER’S LAST NAME.

VA009 {Mailing Address First Line} PLEASE ENTER/CORRECT THE CARE PROVIDER’S
FIRST LINE OF THE MAILING
ADDRESS. DISPLAY
INSTRUCTIONS:
For home-based, display “Care Provider’s Mailing Address First Line.”
For center-based, display “Center Mailing Address First Line.”
VA011 {Mailing Address Second Line} PLEASE ENTER/CORRECT THE CARE PROVIDER’S
SECOND LINE OF THE MAILING
ADDRESS. DISPLAY
INSTRUCTIONS:
For home-based, display “Care Provider’s Mailing Address Second Line.”
For center-based, display “Center Mailing Address Second Line.”
VA013 {City} PLEASE ENTER/CORRECT THE CARE
PROVIDER’S CITY. DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:

For home-based, display “Care Provider’s City.”
For center-based, display “Center City.”
VA015 {State} PLEASE ENTER/CORRECT THE CARE
PROVIDER’S STATE. DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:

For home-based, display “Care Provider’s State.”
For center-based, display “Center State.”

E-5

VA017 {Zip Code} PLEASE ENTER/CORRECT THE CARE
PROVIDER’S ZIP. DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:

For home-based, display “Care Provider’s Zip.”
For center-based, display “Center Zip.”
VA018 {Phone Number} PLEASE ENTER/CORRECT THE CARE PROVIDER’S PHONE
NUMBER (XXX-XXX-XXXX
FORMAT). DISPLAY
INSTRUCTIONS:
For home-based, display “Care Provider’s Phone Number.”
For center-based, display “Center Phone Number.”
VA050 PLEASE VERIFY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS THE BEST THAT IS
AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME AND INDICATE WHETHER OR NOT THIS CAN BE USED AS A
MAILING ADDRESS. CENTER NAME: {Center Name} DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR:
{Director/Administrator First and Last Name} CARE PROVIDER: {Care Provider First and Last
Name} ADDRESS 1: {Center Mailing Address Line 1/Care Provider’s Home Mailing Address Line
1} ADDRESS 2: {Center Mailing Address Line 2/Care Provider’s Home Mailing Address Line 2}
CITY: {Center Mailing Address City/Care Provider’s Home Mailing Address City} STATE:
{Center Mailing Address State/Care Provider’s Home Mailing Address State} ZIP: {Center Mailing
Address Zip Code/Care Provider’s Home Mailing Address Zip Code} PHONE: {Center Telephone
Number/Care Provider’s Home Telephone Number}

INFORMATION COMPLETE; CAN BE USED FOR MAILING……….1
INFORMATION INCOMPLETE BUT THIS IS BEST AVAILABLE…...2
VA060
INTERVIEWER: IF POSSIBLE, BREAKOUT OF THE INTERVIEW USING “ALT-X” AND
TRANSMIT THE ADDRESS INFORMATION TO RTI. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN
CONTACT WITH THE PROVIDER, YOU CAN PRESS “1”
AND THEN “ENTER” TO CONTINUE. IF THIS IS THE SITUATION, TRANSMIT
AT YOUR EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY.

E-6

PVAGEBX IF CARE PROVIDER IS A MINOR, GO
TO PVAGE. ELSE, GO TO SECTION UP.

PVAGE What is {Caregiver First and Last
Name} age? ENTER AGE IN YEARS.

Answer must be in range from 10 to 25.
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
THE PARENT REPORTED THAT {Caregiver First and Last Name} MIGHT BE UNDER 18 YEARS OF
AGE. IF {Caregiver First and Last Name} IS 15, 16, OR 17 YEARS OLD, PARENTAL CONSENT
MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEW. IF {Caregiver First and Last
Name} IS LESS THAN 15, THIS INTERVIEW CANNOT BE CONDUCTED. WE NEED TO
DETERMINE THE EXACT AGE TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED.

PVAGEDOB What is {Caregiver First and Last
Name}’s birth date? ENTER MONTH OF BIRTH.

Answer must be in range from 1 up to 12.
ENTER DAY OF BIRTH.
Answer must be in range from 1 to 31.
ENTER YEAR OF BIRTH.
Answer must be in range from 1970 to 1995.
CONSENT18BX
IF PVAGE IS BETWEEN 15 AND 17, GO TO CONSENT18. IF
PVAGE IS EQUAL TO OR > THAN 18, GO TO SECTION UP. IF
PVAGE IS < 15, GO TO TOO YOUNG.

E-7

BECAUSE {Caregiver First and Last Name} IS LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE, YOU MUST
OBTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT.
PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED CONSENT TO CONDUCT THIS INTERVIEW
FROM THE PROVIDER’S PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
CHOOSE ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW.
CONSENT OBTAINED...................................................1 (SECTION UP)
CONSENT PENDING – CONTACTING
PARENT TO OBTAIN CONSENT..............................2 (BREAK OFF INTERVIEW)
CONSENT CANNOT BE OBTAINED –
INTERVIEW WILL TERMINATE..............................3 (ENDNOCONSENT)
ENDNOCONSENT
THE INTERVIEW WILL NOW EXIT. THIS CASE CANNOT BE COMPLETED WITHOUT
PARENTAL CONSENT. ENTER “1” TO EXIT. INTERVIEW IS TERMINATED.

TOOYOUNG DISPLAY
INSTRUCTIONS:
BECAUSE THE PROVIDER IS LESS THAN 15 YEARS OF AGE, THE INTERVIEW WILL NOW
TERMINATE AND ASSIGN A FINAL CODE OF 450.
ENTER “1” IF YOU ARE READY TO ASSIGN THE CASE A FINAL CODE OF 450.
INTERVIEW IS TERMINATED.

E-8

SECTION IS ADMINISTERED TO THE CENTER-BASED
DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR AND HOME-BASED CAREGIVERS
UP001PRE U
YOU HAVE ENTERED THE WECEP INTERVIEW FOR CASE {INTERVIEW CASE},
{PROVIDER NAME}. COMMENTS FROM PARENT CAPI {INSERT COMMENTS} ENTER
“1” TO CONTINUE.

UP002
According to {FULL NAME OF PARENT/RESPONDENT}, you provide care for {CHILD}
{and{TWIN}} in a {home/{center/not located in a private home/program, not located in a private
home}}. Is this correct?
CARE IS PROVIDED IN A HOME ..................................................1
CARE IS PROVIDED IN A CENTER/PROGRAM..........................2 If RF or DK,
display message:
WE CANNOT CONTINUE THE INTERVIEW WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE ASK
RESPONDENT TO ANSWER THE QUESTION.
PRESS “ENTER” TO GO BACK AND CHANGE THE ANSWER OR PRESS “S” TO CONTINUE
AND TERMINATE INTERVIEW.
UP005BX
IF HOME-BASED (UP002 = 1), GO TO UP007.

CKLOCCenter
PLEASE VERIFY THE INFORMATION YOU JUST ENTERED.
YOU HAVE ENTERED THAT THE CHILD CARE IS PROVIDED IN A CENTER OR
PROGRAM. IF THIS IS CORRECT, ENTER “7.” IF THIS IS NOT CORRECT, USE THE UP
ARROW KEY TO BACK UP AND CHANGE YOUR RESPONSE.
CARE IS PROVIDED IN A CENTER OR PROGRAM ...................7
CKLOCHome
PLEASE VERIFY THE INFORMATION YOU JUST ENTERED.
YOU HAVE ENTERED THAT THE CHILD CARE IS PROVIDED IN A HOME. IF THIS IS
CORRECT, ENTER “6.” IF THIS IS NOT CORRECT, USE THE UP ARROW KEY TO BACK
UP AND CHANGE YOUR RESPONSE.
CARE IS PROVIDED IN A HOME ..................................................6

E-9

ADMINISTRATOR .........................................................1
TEACHER........................................................................2
BOTH ADMINISTRATOR AND TEACHER.................3
UP006BX
IF TWIN IN HOUSEHOLD, GO TO UP022. IF UP005
= 1 OR 3, AND NO TWIN, GO TO UP025A. IF UP005
= 2, AND NO TWIN, GO TO TC005.
UP007
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
If home-based, display “30” minutes. If center-based, display “40” minutes.
If center-based and in public school pre-kindergarten and UP005 = 1, display “Your part only takes about
10 minutes and asks about your school’s program and staffing.”
If center-based and any other care setting and UP005 = 1, display “Your part only takes about 10 minutes
and asks about your center’s program and staffing.”
If home-based or center-based and UP005 = 2 or 3, display “We will ask questions about your relationship
with {CHILD}{and {TWIN}}, {his/her/their} development, and your background and beliefs about caring
for and educating children.”
If home-based, display “you.” If center-based, display “your center.”
This interview takes about {30/40} minutes. We will ask questions about your relationship with
{CHILD}{and {TWIN}}, {his/her/their} development, and your background and beliefs about caring
for and educating children. We will send you $20 to thank you for doing the interview. What you tell
us in this study is private, and will be kept private to the fullest extent allowed by law. We will not
tell parents anything you say during the interview or report information about individual caregivers,
teachers, children, or programs. What you tell us will be combined with information from other
interviews for research and statistical reports. Taking part in the study is completely voluntary. You
do not have to take part. You may stop at any time or choose not to answer a question you do not
want to answer. There are no penalties whether or not you choose to take part.
Do I have your permission to begin the interview?
YES...................................................................................1 NO
(INTERVIEW WILL TERMINATE)........................2 BREAK OFF

E-10

IF CENTER-BASED (UP002 = 2) AND NO TWIN IN CARE (FROM PARENT
INTERVIEW), AND TALKING WITH TEACHER (UP005 = 2), GO TO TC005A.
IF CENTER-BASED (UP002 = 2) AND NO TWIN IN CARE (FROM PARENT
INTERVIEW), AND TALKING TO ADMINISTRATOR (UP005 = 1), GO TO
SECTION CI.
IF CENTER-BASED (UP002 = 2) AND TWIN IN CARE (FROM PARENT
INTERVIEW) GO TO UP02.
ELSE, GO TO UP01.

UP010.
Are you related to {CHILD}{and {TWIN}}?
PROBE: By related we mean a grandparent, sister/brother, aunt/uncle, cousin or any relative other
than {CHILD}{ and {TWIN}}’s parent or guardian.
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (UP024)
REFUSED......................................................................RF DON’T
KNOW.............................................................DK
UP012
How are you related to {him/her/them}?
GRANDMOTHER ...........................................................1 (UP015BX)
AUNT ...............................................................................2 (UP015BX)
SISTER .............................................................................3 (UP015BX)
UNCLE .............................................................................4 (UP015BX)
COUSIN............................................................................5 (UP015BX)
GRANDFATHER.............................................................6 (UP015BX)
MOTHER/STEPMOTHER ..............................................7 (UP016)
FATHER/STEPFATHER.................................................8 (UP016)
BROTHER........................................................................9 (UP015BX)
OTHER RELATIVE (SPECIFY)...................................10
REFUSED......................................................................RF DON’T
KNOW.............................................................DK
If UP012 = 1 and R < 40, display message:
YOU ENTERED THAT THE {AGE} YEAR OLD RESPONDENT IS A GRANDMOTHER. PRESS
“ENTER” TO GO BACK AND CHANGE THE ANSWER OR PRESS “S” TO CONTINUE
INTERVIEW.
If UP012 = 3 or 9 and R > 40, display message:
YOU ENTERED THAT THE {AGE} YEAR OLD RESPONDENT IS THE CHILD’S
{SISTER/BROTHER}. PRESS “ENTER” TO GO BACK AND CHANGE THE ANSWER OR
PRESS “S” TO CONTINUE INTERVIEW.

E-11

UP015BX
HOME-BASED AND NOT CHILD’S FATHER OR MOTHER AND TWIN IS NOT IN
SAME CARE SETTING GO TO UP026.
HOME-BASED AND NOT CHILD’S FATHER OR MOTHER AND TWIN IS IN
SAME CARE SETTING GO TO UP022.

UP016
If mother (UP012 = 7) display “mother.”
Else, display “father.”
For this part of the study we are only interviewing child care providers who are not parents or
guardians. Because you are the {mother/father} of {CHILD}{and {TWIN}} we cannot finish the
interview. Thank you for your time.
BREAK OFF INTERVIEW.
UP022 Are {CHILD} and {TWIN} both cared for at this
setting?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
If RF or DK, display:
WE CANNOT CONTINUE THE INTERVIEW WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE ASK
RESPONDENT TO ANSWER THE QUESTION.
PRESS “ENTER” TO GO BACK AND CHANGE THE ANSWER OR PRESS “S” TO CONTINUE
AND TERMINATE INTERVIEW.

E-12

UP024 DISPLAY
INSTRUCTIONS:
If home-based (UP002 = 1) display “caregiver and child care.” If
center-based (UP002 = 2) display “teacher and early childhood.”
{Do/Does} {CHILD} {and {TWIN}} have the same primary {caregiver/teacher}? By primary
{caregiver/teacher}, I mean the person who spends the most time taking care of {him/her/them}
while {he/she/they} are in this {child care setting/early childhood program}.
YES...................................................................................1 (UP026BX)
NO.....................................................................................2 (UP025)
REFUSED......................................................................RF (UP026BX)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (UP026BX)
UP025
If home-based (UP002 = 1) display “you.” If centerbased (UP002 = 2) display “this provider.”
Which child is cared for at this setting by {this provider/you}?
{CHILD’S NAME} ..........................................................1
{TWIN’S NAME}............................................................2
If RF or DK, display:
WE CANNOT CONTINUE THE INTERVIEW WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE ASK
RESPONDENT TO ANSWER THE QUESTION.
PRESS “ENTER” TO GO BACK AND CHANGE THE ANSWER OR PRESS “S” TO CONTINUE
AND TERMINATE INTERVIEW.
UP025a
{Does/Do} {CHILD and TWIN} attend the {center/program} before school, after school, or both
before and after school?
BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY ..............................................1
AFTER SCHOOL ONLY.................................................2
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL...................................3
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
UP026BX IF CENTER-BASED, (UP002 = 2), AND UP005 = 1 OR 3, GO
TO CI001. IF CENTER-BASED, (UP002 = 2), AND UP005 = 2, GO TO
TC005. ELSE GO TO UP026.

E-13

Do you provide care for {CHILD} { and {TWIN}} in the home where {he/she/they} {live/lives}?
ENTER “YES” IF CARE IS PROVIDED IN CHILD’S HOME OR IN BOTH CHILD’S HOME
AND ANOTHER’S HOME.
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (UP029)
REFUSED......................................................................RF DON’T
KNOW.............................................................DK
UP028
Do you live with {CHILD} {and {TWIN}}?
PROBE: This can include living in an in-law suite, above the garage, or in quarters attached to the
house.
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
UP029
Can you tell me what you prefer to be called in your role as an early childhood professional? Do
you prefer to be called a teacher, a provider, or a caregiver?
TEACHER........................................................................1 (CF Section)
PROVIDER ......................................................................2 (CF Section)
CAREGIVER....................................................................3 (CF Section)

E-14

LATER FILLS: If UP029 = 1 or
TC005a = 1 then
{caregiver/provider/teacher} = teacher
{caring for/teaching} = teaching {care
for/teach} = teach
{caregiving/teaching} = teaching
{care/instruction} = instruction {direct
care/instruction} = instruction
{providing care/teaching} = teaching
{teach/care for} = teach
{teaching/child care} = teaching
IF UP029 = 2 or TC005a = 2 then
{caregiver/provider/teacher} = provider
{caring for/teaching} = caring for {care
for/teach} = care for {caregiving/teaching}
=caregiving {care/instruction} = care
{direct care/instruction} = direct care
{providing care/teaching} = providing care
{teach/care for} = care for {teaching/child
care} = child care

If UP029 = 3 or TC005a = 3 then
{caregiver/provider/teacher} = caregiver
{caring for/teaching} = caring for {care
for/teach} = care for {caregiving/teaching}
= caregiving {care/instruction} = care
{direct care/instruction} = direct care
{providing care/teaching} = providing care
{teach/care for} = care for {teaching/child
care} = child care

UP030BX IF HOME-BASED (UP002 = 1) GO TO
SECTION CF. ELSE, GO TO SECTION CI.

GO TO SECTION CI

E-15

SECTION IS ADMINISTERED TO CENTERBASED DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR
CI001BX IF UP005 = 2, GO TO TC005. ELSE
GO TO CI001.

CI001
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
Display “40” if the administrator is also the teacher.
Else, display “10.”
This interview takes about {10/40} minutes and asks about your program and staffing. We will send
your program $20 to thank you for doing the interview. What you tell us in this study is private, and
will be kept private to the fullest extent allowed by law. We will not tell parents anything you say
during the interview or report information about individual caregivers, teachers, children, or
programs. What you tell us will be combined with information from other interviews for research
and statistical reports. Taking part in the study is completely voluntary. You do not have to take
part. You may stop at any time or choose not to answer a question you do not want to answer. There
are no penalties whether or not you choose to take part.
Do I have your permission to begin the interview?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (DoneOth)
CI002
What type of program is {CHILD}{ and {TWIN}} enrolled in?
PUBLIC AFTER-SCHOOL CARE..................................1 (C1010)
PRIVATE AFTER-SCHOOL CARE ...............................2 (C1010) A
CHILD CARE CENTER .............................................3 (C1010)
SOME OTHER PROGRAM (PLEASE SPECIFY) .........4
REFUSED......................................................................RF (C1010)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (C1010)
CI005OS
PLEASE SPECIFY.

E-16

In what type of place is your program located?
PROBE: Is it located in a religious building, school, workplace, or in its own building?
YOUR HOME ....................................................................................1 (CI014)
ANOTHER HOME.............................................................................2 (CI014)
A CHURCH, SYNAGOGUE, OR OTHER PLACE OF
WORSHIP .....................................................................................3 (CI014)
A PUBLIC ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH, OR HIGH SCHOOL
.........................................................................................4 (CI014)
A PRIVATE ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH, OR HIGH
SCHOOL .........................................................................................5 (CI014)
A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.......................................................6 (CI014)
A COMMUNITY CENTER...............................................................7 (CI014)
A PUBLIC LIBRARY........................................................................8 (CI014)
ITS OWN BUILDING........................................................................9 (CI014)
MORE THAN ONE PLACE............................................................10 (CI014)
OFFICE BUILDING ........................................................................11 (CI014)
SOME OTHER PLACE ...................................................................91
REFUSED........................................................................................RF (CI014)
DON’T KNOW...............................................................................DK (CI014)
CI011
ENTER OTHER PLACE.
CI014
Is this program run by a church, synagogue, or other religious group?
YES ..................................................................................1
NO........................……………………………………….2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
CI018
Is the organization that legally administers your program a public organization or a private
organization?
PROBE: A public organization is a government organization such as a public school or a
government social services agency.
PUBLIC ORGANIZATION.............................................1 PRIVATE
ORGANIZATION ..........................................2 (CI023)
REFUSED......................................................................RF (CI023)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (CI023)

E-17

Is the public organization that administers your program a public elementary, middle, or junior
high school or a public school district?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
CI023 HELP AVAILABLE
What type of organization sponsors your {center/program}?
CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
PROBE: Is your program sponsored by an organization?
HEAD START....................................................................................1 (CI030a)
SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION OR AGENCY.....................2 (CI030a)
CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS GROUP.................................................3 (CI030a)
PUBLIC SCHOOL/BOARD OF EDUCATION................................4 (CI030a)
PRIVATE SCHOOL, RELIGIOUS....................................................5 (CI030a)
PRIVATE SCHOOL, NON-RELIGIOUS..........................................6 (CI030a)
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY...........................................................7 (CI030a)
PRIVATE COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL .......................................8 (CI030a)
NON-GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION .............9 (CI030a)
STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ............................................10 (CI030a)
SOME OTHER TYPE OF SPONSORING AGENCY
(SPECIFY) ....................................................................................91
REFUSED........................................................................................RF (CI030a)
DON’T KNOW...............................................................................DK (CI030a)
CI024
ENTER OTHER TYPE OF SPONSORING AGENCY.
CI030a
Is your {center/program} accredited by any national, state, or local organization?
DISPLAY: DO NOT PROBE FOR “EXEMPT” IF PARTICIPANT RESPONDS “NO”
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (CI045e)
NO, EXEMPT...................................................................3 (CI045e)
REFUSED......................................................................RF DON’T
KNOW.............................................................DK

E-18

Is your {center/program} licensed by any national, state, or local organization?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (CI045e)
REFUSED......................................................................RF (CI045e)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (CI045e)
CI040 HELP AVAILABLE
If Head Start (CI002 = 4) or public school pre-kindergarten (CI002 = 1) display “teach.”
Else, display “care for.”
How many children are you licensed to {care for/teach}? ENTER “0” IF CENTER IS NOT
LICENSED OR EXEMPT FROM LICENSING. FOR PROBE: If CI002 = 1 (public school prekindergarten), display “school.” Else follow display
instructions found at end of section UP. PROBE: How many children of any age are permitted to
be at the {center/program} at one time? ENTER NUMBER OF CHILDREN.

Answer must be in the range from 1 to 250.
Interviewer may override range up to 995.
REFUSED......................................................................RF DON’T
KNOW.............................................................DK
CI043
If Head Start (CI002 = 4) or public school pre-kindergarten (CI002 = 1) display “teach.”
Else, display “care for.”
How many 4- and 5-year old children are you licensed to {care for/teach}?
PROBE: How many 4- and 5-year old children are permitted to be at the {center/program} at one
time? ENTER NUMBER OF 4- AND 5-YEAR OLD CHILDREN.
Answer must be in the range from 0 to 100.
Interviewer may override range up to 200.
REFUSED......................................................................RF DON’T
KNOW.............................................................DK

E-19

What is the average fee for 5-year old children who attend the {center/program} full-time and whose
parents pay in full?
PROBE: By full-time, we mean 5-year old children who are enrolled for all days each week that
your {center/program} accepts kindergarteners.
ENTER AMOUNT.
Answer must be in the range from 1.00 to 25,000.00.
Interviewer may override range up to 40,000.00.
IF FULL-TIME CARE IS NOT OFFERED, ENTER “-1.”
IF RESPONDENT SAYS “NO FEE CHARGED” ENTER “0.”
NO FEE ............................................................................0 (CI053)
REFUSED......................................................................RF
(CI053)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (CI053)
CI047
[What is the average fee for 5-year old children who attend the {center/program} full-time and
whose parents pay in full?]
ENTER UNIT.
HOUR ...............................................................................1
DAY..................................................................................2
WEEK...............................................................................3
MONTH............................................................................4
YEAR ...............................................................................5
OTHER (SPECIFY) [What is the unit for the fee
paid to the program?]..................................................91
CI049
SPECIFY OTHER UNIT.
CI053
Does your {center/program} receive any local, state, or government funding?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
CI055BX IF THE PROGRAM RECEIVES GOVERNMENT FUNDS (CI053 = 1),
ASK CI055. ELSE, SKIP TO SECTION ST.

E-20

CI055. Do you receive funds
from…
Title 1?
Title XX?
Local or State funds?
No Child Left Behind supplemental services funds?
Other Grant Funds? (SPECIFY)
YES...................................................................................1 (Section ST)
NO.....................................................................................2 (Section ST)
REFUSED......................................................................RF (Section ST)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (Section ST)
CI057 SPECIFY OTHER FUNDS. GO TO SECTION ST

DoneOth
INTERVIEWER: IS THE ADMINISTRATOR REFUSING BECAUSE HE/SHE ALREADY
COMPLETED THE ADMINSTRATOR SECTION FOR ANOTHER CHILD WHO ATTENDS
THE SAME CENTER?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (AdminPending)
KnowOth
INTERVIEWER: DO YOU KNOW THE CASEID FOR THE CASE COMPLETED BY THIS
ADMINISTRATOR?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (AdminPending)
OthID
2INTERVIEWER: WHAT IS THE CASEID FOR THE CASE COMPLETED BY THIS
ADMINISTRATOR?
AdminPending
BECAUSE CONSENT WAS REFUSED, THE ADMINISTRATION SECTION IS TERMINATING.
ENTER “1” TO CONTINUE. GO TO AdminRefBX

E-21

SECTION IS ADMINISTERED TO CENTERBASED DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR
ST005 Now, I have some questions about you and your staff. In months and year, how long have
you been the {director/administrator} at this {center/program}? IF LESS THAN 1 YEAR, ENTER
“0” AND PROMPT FOR NUMBER OF MONTHS. ENTER NUMBER OF YEARS.

Answer must be in the range from 0 to 25. Interviewer may override range up to 50.
REFUSED .....................................................................RF (ST019)
DON’T KNOW ............................................................DK (ST019)

ST010
[In months and years, how long have you been the {director/administrator} at this
{center/program}?] IF LESS THAN 1 MONTH, ENTER “1.” ENTER NUMBER OF MONTHS.

Answer must be in the range from 0 to 11.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
ST019
How many total staff members, who work directly with children, are employed at the
{center/program} during the time {CHILD}{and {TWIN}} attend? Include full and part time staff
but do not include bus drivers, cooks, or other staff who do not work directly with children.
PROBE: Please include only {caregivers/teachers}, assistant {caregivers/teachers} and aides,
{caregiver/teacher}-directors, administrative directors and other staff who work directly with
children.
PROMPT: What is your best guess?
ENTER NUMBER OF STAFF.
Answer must be in range from 1 to 30. Interviewer may override range up
to 50.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW ............................................................DK

E-22

DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS: If Head Start (CI002 = 4) or public school pre-kindergarten (CI002 =
1) display “teachers” and “teacher.”
Else, display “caregivers” and “caregiver.”
Display current month as word month for MONTH, and current year minus 1 as four digit year for YEAR.
How many of the {center/program}’s staff members who work directly with children have you hired
in the last 12 months, since {MONTH YEAR}? Include full and part time staff who work here
during the time {CHILD}{and {TWIN}} attend but do not include bus drivers, cooks, or other staff
who do not work directly with children. EXTRA SENTENCE
PROBE: Please include only {caregivers/teachers}, assistant {caregivers/teachers} and aides,
{caregiver/teacher}-directors, administrative directors and other staff who work directly with
children.
PROMPT: What is your best guess?
ENTER NUMBER OF STAFF HIRED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
Answer must be in the range from 0 to 12. Interviewer may override range
up to 50.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW ............................................................DK
ST025
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS: If Head Start (CI002 = 4) or public school pre-kindergarten (CI002 =
1) display “teachers” and “teacher.”
Else, display “caregivers” and “caregiver.”
Display current month as word month for MONTH, and current year minus 1 as four digit year for YEAR.
How many of the {center’s/program’s} staff who work directly with children have left the program
in the last 12 months, since {MONTH YEAR}? Include full and part time staff who work here
during the time {CHILD}{and {TWIN}} attend but do not include bus drivers, cooks, or other staff
who do not work directly with children.
PROBE: Please include only {caregivers/teachers}, assistant {caregivers/teachers} and aides,
{caregiver/teacher}-directors, administrative directors and other staff who work directly with
children.
PROMPT: What is your best guess?
ENTER NUMBER OF STAFF LEFT IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
Answer must be in the range from 0 to 12. Interviewer may override range
up to 50.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW ............................................................DK
GO TO SECTION CS

E-23

SECTION IS ADMINISTERED TO CENTERBASED DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR
CS005a-h HELP AVAILABLE FILL INSTRUCTIONS:

Display “before-” if UP025a = 1 Display
“after-” if UP025a = 2 Display “before- and
after-” if UP025a = 3
Next, I would like to ask you about some of the services your {center/program} provides.
Does your {center/program} provide any of the following services to children or their families?
Please only include services offered during the {before-/after-/before- and after-}school program.
PROBE: This service can be provided by making referrals, or hosting other agencies who provide
the services on or off site.
Physical screenings or examinations other than dental, hearing and vision?
Dental screenings or examinations?
Hearing screenings or examinations?
Vision screenings or examinations?
Speech/language screenings or evaluations?
Developmental assessments?
Assessments of social skills or behavior problems?
Sick child care on an as-needed basis?

YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
CS010 FILL
INSTRUCTIONS:
Display “before-” if UP025a = 1 Display
“after-” if UP025a = 2 Display “beforeand after-” if UP025a = 3
Do you serve meals or snacks to children in your {before-/after-/before- and after-}school program?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (CS016)
REFUSED......................................................................RF (CS016)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (CS016)

E-24

Do you receive commodities or cash reimbursements from the Child and Adult Care Food Program
or the Child Care Food Program for the meals and snacks you serve?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
CS016
Does your program collaborate with a Head Start or Early Head Start program to offer extended
care or other services?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (CS022aBX)
REFUSED......................................................................RF DON’T
KNOW.............................................................DK
CS018
Did Head Start or Early Head Start require your center to make any changes to the
{center/program} or the care you provide as a condition for making these referrals?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
CS022ABX
IF NO PROVIDER WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE PARENT INTERVIEW (CM100 = RF,
DK, OR BLANK), GO TO CS022A.
ELSE, SKIP TO SECTION TC.

CS022a
As we mentioned, we would also like to interview {CHILD/TWIN}’s primary {care provider/teacher}.
{CHILD/TWIN}’s parent was not able to tell us the name of the {care provider/teacher} who cares
most for {CHILD/TWIN}. Please tell me the name of {CHILD/TWIN}’s primary {care
provider/teacher}.
FIRST NAME
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

E-25

[As we mentioned, we would also like to interview {CHILD/TWIN}’s primary {care
provider/teacher}. {CHILD/TWIN}’s parent was not able to tell us the name of the {care
provider/teacher} who cares most for {CHILD/TWIN}. Please tell me the name of {CHILD/TWIN}’s
primary care provider.]
LAST NAME
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
ADMINENDBX
IF THE ADMINISTRATOR IS ALSO THE PROVIDER/TEACHER, GO TO SECTION
CF.
IF THE ADMINISTRATOR IS NOT ALSO THE CAREGIVER/TEACHERAND
SECTION AU HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED, GO TO SECTION AU.

ADMINREFBX
IF THE TEACHER INTERVIEW HAS ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED, GO TO
SECTION FI.
ELSE, GO TO TEACHTRANS.

TeachTrans
THE ADMINISTRATOR PORTION OF THE INTERVIEW HAS BEEN
{COMPLETED/COMPLETED FOR A DIFFERENT CHILD/REFUSED}.
PLEASE ASK THE ADMINISTRATOR TO SPEAK WITH THE CHILD’S
CAREGIVER/TEACHER AND BEGIN THAT PORTION OF THE INTERVIEW.
IS THE TEACHER AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERVIEW?
YES...................................................................................1 (Section TC)
NO.....................................................................................2 (Break4Teach)
Break4Teach USE “ALT-X” TO BREAK OUT OF THIS INTERVIEW. YOU CAN RESUME THE
INTERVIEW WHEN THE CAREGIVER/TEACHER IS
AVAILABLE.
BEGIN CAREGIVER/TEACHER PORTION OF THE INTERVIEW.

E-26

SECTION IS ADMINISTERED TO THE CENTERBASED CAREGIVER/CAREGIVER/TEACHER
TC004BX IF UP005 = 3, GO TO TC005A. ELSE
GO TO TC005.

TC005
DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
If preload.oEnrolledPrg = PUBPRESCH, display “school.”
If preload.oEnrolledPrg = HEADSTART, display “program.”
Else, display “center.”
This interview takes about 30 minutes and includes questions about your relationship with
{CHILD}{ and TWIN}}, {his/her/their} development, and your background and beliefs about
teaching children. We will send your {school/program/center} $20 to thank you for agreeing to do the
interview. What you tell us in this study is private, and will be kept private to the fullest extent
allowed by law. We will not tell parents anything you say during the interview or report information
about individual teachers, children or programs. What you tell us will be combined with information
from other interviews for research and statistical reports. Taking part in the study is completely
voluntary. You do not have to take part. You may stop at any time or choose not to answer a
question you do not want to answer. There are no penalties if you choose not to take part.
Do I have your permission to start the interview?
YES...................................................................................1 NO
(INTERVIEW WILL TERMINATE)........................2 BREAKOFF
TC005a
Can you tell me what you prefer to be called in your role as an early childhood professional? Do
you prefer to be called a teacher, a provider, or a caregiver?
TEACHER........................................................................1 (CF Section)
PROVIDER ......................................................................2 (CF Section)
CAREGIVER....................................................................3 (CF Section)

E-27

LATER FILLS: If UP029 = 1 or
TC005a = 1 then
{caregiver/provider/teacher} = teacher
{caring for/teaching} = teaching {care
for/teach} = teach
{caregiving/teaching} = teaching
{care/instruction} = instruction {direct
care/instruction} = instruction
{providing care/teaching} = teaching
{teach/care for} = teach
{teaching/child care} = teaching
IF UP029 = 2 or TC005a = 2 then
{caregiver/provider/teacher} = provider
{caring for/teaching} = caring for {care
for/teach} = care for {caregiving/teaching}
=caregiving {care/instruction} = care
{direct care/instruction} = direct care
{providing care/teaching} = providing care
{teach/care for} = care for {teaching/child
care} = child care

If UP029 = 3 or TC005a = 3 then
{caregiver/provider/teacher} = caregiver
{caring for/teaching} = caring for {care
for/teach} = care for {caregiving/teaching}
= caregiving {care/instruction} = care
{direct care/instruction} = direct care
{providing care/teaching} = providing care
{teach/care for} = care for {teaching/child
care} = child care

GO TO SECTION CF

E-28

SECTION IS ADMINISTERED TO
CAREGIVER/PROVIDER/TEACHER
CF002PRE FILL
INSTRUCTIONS:
If home based (UP002 = 1), display “you.” If centerbased (UP002 = 2), display “your administrator.
For some questions I ask you, there will be a long list of possible responses you can give. We recently
mailed a packet of Response Cards to {you/your administrator}. Please get those out and have them
handy while we begin. I’d like to start our discussion with some questions about {CHILD}{ and
{TWIN}}.

CF005 How many months have you been {caring for/teaching}
{CHILD/TWIN}? IF LESS THAN ONE MONTH, ENTER “1” MONTH.
ENTER MONTHS.

Answer must be in the range from 1 to 80.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
CF010 Typically, how many days each week do you {care for/teach}
{CHILD/TWIN}? ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS.

Answer must be in the range from 1 to 7.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
CF015 How many hours each week do you {care for/teach}
{CHILD/TWIN}? PROBE: How many hours would that be? ENTER
NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
If CF015 > CF010, display check message:
YOU REPORTED ABOVE THAT RESPONDENT CARES FOR {CHILD/TWIN} A TOTAL OF
{CF010} DAYS PERWEEK. PLEASE CORRECT RESPONSE HERE OR AT CF010.

E-29

Including yourself, how many adults usually help {care for/teach} {CHILD}{ and {TWIN}} at the
same time?
IF RESPONDENT ANSWERS "IT VARIES", ASK FOR THE MAJORITY OF TIME CHILD IS
IN CARE.
ENTER NUMBER OF ADULTS.
Answer must be in the range from 1 to 4.
Interviewer may override range up to 9.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
CF055a
What is your primary language?
PROBE: What language do you speak the most in general, not just while you are caring for
children?
DISPLAY: IF RESPONDENT’S PRIMARY LANGUAGE IS NOT ON THE LIST, ENTER “91.”
ENGLISH .........................................................................1 (CF055c)
ARABIC ...........................................................................2 (CF055c)
CHINESE..........................................................................3 (CF055c)
FILIPINO LANGUAGE...................................................4 (CF055c)
FRENCH...........................................................................5 (CF055c)
GERMAN .........................................................................6 (CF055c)
GREEK .............................................................................7 (CF055c)
ITALIAN ..........................................................................8 (CF055c)
JAPANESE.......................................................................9 (CF055c)
KOREAN........................................................................10 (CF055c)
POLISH ..........................................................................11 (CF055c)
PORTUGUESE ..............................................................12 (CF055c)
SPANISH........................................................................13 (CF055c)
VIETNAMESE...............................................................14 (CF055c)
AFRICAN.......................................................................15 (CF055c)
EAST EUROPEAN ........................................................16 (CF055c)
NATIVE AMERICAN ...................................................17 (CF055c)
SIGN LANGUAGE........................................................18 (CF055c)
MIDDLE EASTERN......................................................19 (CF055c)
WEST EUROPEAN .......................................................20 (CF055c)
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT...........................................21 (CF055c)
SOUTHEAST ASIAN....................................................22 (CF055c)
PACIFIC ISLAND .........................................................23 (CF055c)
SOME OTHER LANGUAGE (SPECIFY) ....................91
REFUSED......................................................................RF (CF055c)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (CF055c)
CF055b
SPECIFY OTHER LANGUAGE.

E-30

What language or languages do you speak most when {caring for/teaching} {CHILD}{ and
{TWIN}}?
DISPLAY: IF THE LANGUAGE SPOKEN THE MOST IS NOT ON THE LIST, ENTER “91.”
CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
ENGLISH .........................................................................1 (OC Section)
ARABIC ...........................................................................2 (OC Section)
CHINESE..........................................................................3 (OC Section)
FILIPINO LANGUAGE...................................................4 (OC Section)
FRENCH...........................................................................5 (OC Section)
GERMAN .........................................................................6 (OC Section)
GREEK .............................................................................7 (OC Section)
ITALIAN ..........................................................................8 (OC Section)
JAPANESE.......................................................................9 (OC Section)
KOREAN........................................................................10 (OC Section)
POLISH ..........................................................................11 (OC Section)
PORTUGUESE ..............................................................12 (OC Section)
SPANISH........................................................................13 (OC Section)
VIETNAMESE...............................................................14 (OC Section)
AFRICAN.......................................................................15 (OC Section)
EAST EUROPEAN ........................................................16 (OC Section)
NATIVE AMERICAN ...................................................17 (OC Section)
SIGN LANGUAGE........................................................18 (OC Section)
MIDDLE EASTERN......................................................19 (OC Section)
WEST EUROPEAN .......................................................20 (OC Section)
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT...........................................21 (OC Section)
SOUTHEAST ASIAN....................................................22 (OC Section)
PACIFIC ISLAND .........................................................23 (OC Section)
SOME OTHER LANGUAGE (SPECIFY) ....................91
REFUSED......................................................................RF (OC Section)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (OC Section)
CF056
SPECIFY OTHER LANGUAGE.

GO TO SECTION OC

E-31

SECTION IS ADMINISTERED TO
CAREGIVER/PROVIDER/TEACHER
OC005
Do you {care for/teach} other children at the same time that you are {caring for/teaching} {CHILD}{
and {TWIN}}?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (CB Section)
REFUSED......................................................................RF (CB Section)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (CB Section)
OC010
Now I’d like to ask you a few questions about the other children that you {care for/teach}. For these
questions, please do NOT include {CHILD}{ and {TWIN}} in your answers. How many children do
you typically {care for/teach} at the same time as {CHILD}{ and {TWIN}}? DISPLAY FOR
HOME-BASED ONLY: Please include your own children and all children you
{care for/teach} before and after school, but do NOT include {CHILD}{ and TWIN}}.
ENTER NUMBER OF CHILDREN.
Answer must be in the range from 1 to 25. Interviewer may override range
up to 50.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
OC040
How many of the other children that you {care for/teach} at the same time as {CHILD} {and
{TWIN}} speak a language other than English? ENTER NUMBER OF CHILDREN.
Answer must be in the range from 0 to 24. Interviewer may override range up
to 49.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

E-32

How many of the other children that you currently {care for/teach} at the same time as {CHILD}
{and {TWIN}} have special health needs? This includes those children with a diagnosed physical,
cognitive, or behavioral disability, with a chronic illness or medical problem, or with emotional
problems.
ENTER NUMBER OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Answer must be in the range from 0 to 10. Interviewer may override range up
to 50.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

GO TO SECTION CB

E-33

SECTION IS ADMINISTERED TO
CAREGIVER/PROVIDER/TEACHER
1

CB025a-e
Next I’m going to read some statements about caring for and educating children. Please tell me if
you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree.
I teach children that misbehavior or breaking the rules will always be punished one
way or another.
I do not allow children to get angry with me.
I am easygoing and relaxed with children.
There are times I just don’t have the energy to make children behave as they should.
I have little or no difficulty sticking with my rules for children even when parent or
close relatives are there.
STRONGLY AGREE.......................................................1
AGREE .............................................................................2
NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE.............................3
DISAGREE.......................................................................4
STRONGLY DISAGREE ................................................5
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

GO TO SECTION LE

1

This item is not on the K ECEP

E-34

SECTION IS ADMINISTERED TO
CAREGIVER/PROVIDER/TEACHER
LE005
FILL INSTRUCTIONS:
If home-based (UP002 = 1) display care.
If center-based (UP002 = 2) display classroom.
Now, I would like to ask you a few questions about the toys and materials available to {CHILD}{
and {TWIN}} while {he/she/they} {is/are} in your {care/classroom}, and about the activities that you
do. Please only consider the activities that you do during the time that {CHILD}{ and {TWIN}}
{attend{s} your program/is{are} in your care}.
About how many children’s books are available to the {him/her/them}?
PROBE: Please only include books for children.
ENTER NUMBER OF BOOKS.
Answer must be in range from 0 to 250.
Interviewer may override range up to 1000.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
LE015
Do you have a computer available for {him/her/them} to use?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (LE030)
REFUSED......................................................................RF (LE030)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (LE030)
LE020a
How many days per week (in a typical week) does {CHILD/TWIN} use the computer?
NEVER .............................................................................0 (LE030)
ONE ..................................................................................1
TWO .................................................................................2
THREE .............................................................................3
FOUR................................................................................4
FIVE .................................................................................5
SIX....................................................................................6
SEVEN .............................................................................7
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

E-35

YOU REPORTED ABOVE THAT RESPONDENT CARES FOR {CHILD/TWIN} A TOTAL OF
{CF010} DAYS PERWEEK. PLEASE CORRECT RESPONSE HERE OR AT CF010.

LE020b On average, how many minutes per day does {CHILD/TWIN} use the
computer? ENTER MINUTES.
Answer must be in the range from 0 to 90. Interviewer may override range
up to 500.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
If LE020b > CF015, display check message:
YOU REPORTED ABOVE THAT RESPONDENT CARES FOR {CHILD/TWIN} A TOTAL OF
{CF015} HOURS PERWEEK. PLEASE CORRECT RESPONSE HERE OR AT CF015.
LE030a-e HELP AVAILABLE
I am going to ask you about activities you might do with {CHILD/TWIN}. I will ask on average how
many times per week you do each activity with {CHILD/TWIN}. This can be either alone or in a
group. On average, how many times per week do you…
DISPLAY ON SCREEN: IF RESPONDENT SAYS “NEVER”, ENTER “0.”
Read books to {CHILD/TWIN}?
Tell stories to {CHILD/TWIN}?
Sing songs with {CHILD/TWIN}?
Play games or do puzzles with {CHILD/TWIN}?
e. Build something or play with construction toys with {CHILD/TWIN}?
ENTER NUMBER.
Answer must be in the range from 0 to 21. Interviewer may override range
up to 50.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

E-36

FILL INSTRUCTIONS:
Fill date as today’s date minus 1 month. If home-based (UP002 = 1) and no other children in care (UP024
= 2 and OC005 = 2) display “CHILD.” If home-based (UP002 = 1) and CHILD and TWIN together in
care (UP024 = 1) and no other children in
care (OC005 = 2) display “CHILD and TWIN.”
Else display “the group of children you care for.”
In the past month, that is, since {MONTH} {DAY}, how many times have you and {the group of
children you care for/{CHILD}{ and {TWIN}} visited the library? Please only consider trips made
during the time that {CHILD}{ and {TWIN}} {attend{s} your program/is{are} in your care}.
ENTER NUMBER OF TIMES.
Answer must be in the range from 0 to 16.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
LE050 HELP AVAILABLE FILL INSTRUCTIONS:

If home-based (UP002 = 1) display “care.” If center-based (UP002 = 2) display “class.” On average, about
how many hours a day does {CHILD/TWIN} watch television or videos while in your
{care/class}?
IF RESPONDENT REPORTS NOT OWNING A TV OR NO TV IN CENTER OR CHILD DOES
NOT WATCH TV, ENTER “95.” IF LESS THAN ONE HOUR, ENTER “0.” ENTER
RESPONSE.
Answer must be in the range from 0 to 4. Interviewer may override range
up to 24.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
LE051BX
IF CENTER-BASED (UP002 = 2), GO TO SECTION WA.

LE053BX
IF HOME-BASED AND CARE IS PROVIDED IN CHILD’S HOME,GO TO SECTION
WA.
ELSE GO TO LE085A.

E-37

Do you provide meals or snacks while {CHILD}{ and {TWIN}} {is/are} in your care?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (WA Section)
REFUSED......................................................................RF (WA Section)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (WA Section)
LE085b HELP AVAILABLE
Do you receive commodities or cash reimbursements from the Child and Adult Care Food Program
(CACFP) or the Child Care Food Program for the meals and snacks you serve?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

GO TO SECTION WA

E-38

WA001PRE FILL
INSTRUCTIONS:
Display “program” if center-based.
Display “setting” if home-based.
Now, I’d like to ask you some questions about your wrap-around care {program/setting}. By wraparound care we mean regularly scheduled, nonparental care for at least 10 hours per week, during
the hours before and/or after school.
WA001BX
IF R DOES NOT CARE FOR ANY OTHER CHILDREN WHILE CARING FOR
CHILD (OC005 = 2, RF, OR DK), SKIP TO WA00BX.

WA001 FILL
INSTRUCTIONS:
Display “before-” if UP025a = 1 Display
“after-” if UP025a = 2 Display “beforeand after-” if UP025a = 3 Display
“program” if center-based. Display
“setting” if home-based.
Do kindergarten children in your {before-/after-/before- and after-} school {program/care setting}
come during the same hours as older children?
YES...............................................................................................................................1
NO.................................................................................................................................2
{PROGRAM/SETTING} DOES NOT HAVE OLDER CHILDREN .........................3
REFUSED..................................................................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.........................................................................................................DK
WA005BX IF UP025A = 1 OR 3, GO TO
WA005. IF UP025A = 2, GO TO WA005A.

E-39

IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE SCHOOL
ONLY [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 1]
What time do you usually arrive at CHILD’s {and TWIN’s} home?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE AND AFTER
SCHOOL [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 3]
What time do you usually arrive at CHILD’s {and TWIN’s} home for before-school care?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOES LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY
[IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 1 AND UP025a = 1]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually become your responsibility?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOES LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE AND AFTER
SCHOOL [IF UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 1 AND UP025a = 3]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually become your responsibility for before-school
care?
IF HOME BASED, NOT CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD –
BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 2 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 1]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually arrive at your care setting?
IF HOME BASED, NOT CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD –
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 2 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a
= 3]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually arrive at your care setting for before-school care?
IF CENTER-BASED CARE SETTING – BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY [IF CENTER-BASED AND
UP025a = 1]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually arrive at your program?
IF CENTER-BASED CARE SETTING – BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL [IF CENTER-BASED AND
UP025a = 3]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually arrive at your before-school program?
[_ _]: [_ _] AM/PM
Range is 5:30AM-10:30AM. Interviewer can
override from 5:00AM-11:30AM.

E-40

IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE SCHOOL
ONLY [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 1]
And what time do you usually leave your care setting?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE AND AFTER
SCHOOL [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 3]
And what time do you usually leave the before-school care setting?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOES LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY
[IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 1 AND UP025a = 1]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} stop being your responsibility?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOES LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE AND AFTER
SCHOOL [IF UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 1 AND UP025a = 3]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} stop being your responsibility for before-school care?
IF HOME BASED, NOT CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD –
BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 2 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 1]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} usually leave your care setting?
IF HOME BASED, NOT CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD –
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 2 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a
= 3]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} usually leave your care setting for before-school care?
IF CENTER-BASED CARE SETTING – BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY [IF CENTER-BASED AND
UP025a = 1]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} usually leave your program?
IF CENTER-BASED CARE SETTING – BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL [IF CENTER-BASED AND
UP025a = 3]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} usually leave your before-school program?
[_ _]: [_ _] AM/PM
Range is 7:00AM - 12:30PM. Interviewer can
override from 6:00AM to 1:00PM.
WA005ABX IF UP025A <> 3, SKIP TO
WA010BX. IF UP025A = 3, GO TO WA005A.

E-41

IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD – AFTER SCHOOL
ONLY [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 2]
What time do you usually arrive at CHILD’s {and TWIN’s} home?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE AND AFTER
SCHOOL [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 3]
What time do you usually arrive at CHILD’s {and TWIN’s} home for after-school care?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOES LIVE WITH CHILD – AFTER SCHOOL ONLY
[IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 1 AND UP025a = 2]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually become your responsibility?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOES LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE AND AFTER
SCHOOL [IF UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 1 AND UP025a = 3]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually become your responsibility for after-school care?
IF HOME BASED, NOT CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD –
AFTER SCHOOL ONLY [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 2 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 2]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually arrive at your care setting?
IF HOME BASED, NOT CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD –
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 2 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a
= 3]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually arrive at your care setting for after-school care?
IF CENTER-BASED CARE SETTING – AFTER SCHOOL ONLY [IF CENTER-BASED AND UP025a
= 2]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually arrive at your program?
IF CENTER-BASED CARE SETTING – BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL [IF CENTER-BASED AND
UP025a = 3]
What time {does/do} CHILD {and TWIN} usually arrive at your after-school program?
[_ _]: [_ _] AM/PM
Range is WA005a - 12:30PM-3:30PM. Interviewer
can override from 12:00PM to 4:00PM.

E-42

IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD – AFTER SCHOOL
ONLY [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 2]
And what time do you usually leave your care setting?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE AND AFTER
SCHOOL [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 3]
And what time do you usually leave the after-school care setting?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOES LIVE WITH CHILD – AFTER SCHOOL ONLY
[IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 1 AND UP025a = 2]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} stop being your responsibility?
IF CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOES LIVE WITH CHILD – BEFORE AND AFTER
SCHOOL [IF UP026 = 1 AND UP028 = 1 AND UP025a = 3]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} stop being your responsibility for after-school care?
IF HOME BASED, NOT CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD –
AFTER SCHOOL ONLY [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 2 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a = 2]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} usually leave your care setting?
IF HOME BASED, NOT CARED FOR IN CHILD’S HOME AND R DOESN’T LIVE WITH CHILD –
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL [IF HOME-BASED AND UP026 = 2 AND UP028 = 2 AND UP025a
= 3]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} usually leave your care setting for after-school care?
IF CENTER-BASED CARE SETTING – AFTER SCHOOL ONLY [IF CENTER-BASED AND UP025a
= 2]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} usually leave your program?
IF CENTER-BASED CARE SETTING – BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL [IF CENTER-BASED AND
UP025a = 3]
And what time {does/do} {he/she/they} usually leave your after-school program?
[_ _]: [_ _] AM/PM
Range is 1:30PM - 7:00PM. Interviewer can
override from 1:00PM to 8:00PM.
WA010BX
IF ONLY 1 CHILD IN CARE (OC005 = 2, RF, OR DK), SKIP TO WA015.

E-43

WA010 FILL
INSTRUCTIONS:
Display “before-” if UP025a = 1 Display
“after-” if UP025a = 2 Display “beforeand after-” if UP025a = 3 Display
“program” if center-based. Display
“setting” if home-based.
Are there any pre-kindergarten children cared for along with the older children in your {before/after-/before- and after-}school {program/care setting}?
PROBE: By “pre-kindergarten” I mean children ages 3 to 5 not yet enrolled in kindergarten.
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
WA015a-g FILL
INSTRUCTIONS:
Display “program” if center-based. Display “setting” if
home-based. Display “Was your program designed” for
center-based. Display “Do you provide care” for homebased.
The following statements describe some of the purposes of school-age child care {programs/settings}.
{Was your program designed/Do you provide care} for any of the following reasons? How about…
To provide adult supervision and a safe environment for children.
To provide recreational activities for children.
To improve academic skills of all children.
To provide cultural and/or enrichment opportunities.
To provide remedial help to children who are having difficulty in school.
To prevent problems such as drug abuse, smoking, alcohol use, or other risk-taking
behavior.
To provide a flexible, relaxed, home-like environment.

YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
WA016BX IF NONE OR ONLY 1 OF WA015A-G EQUALS 1, SKIP
TO WA018. ELSE ASK WA016.

E-44

Which of these purposes is your most important purpose?
{“YES” RESPONSE(S) TO WA015 DISPLAYED}
SUPERVISION ................................................................1
RECREATION .................................................................2
ACADEMIC .....................................................................3
ENRICHMENT ................................................................4
REMEDIATION...............................................................5
PREVENTION .................................................................6
HOME-LIKE ....................................................................7
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

E-45

WA018a-w FILL
INSTRUCTIONS:
Display “program” if center-based.
Display “setting” or “care” if home-based.
I’m going to read a list of activities that children may participate in. Think about the time when
{CHILD}{ and {TWIN}} {is/are} in your {program/care}. For each activity I mention, please tell me
whether it is available in your care {program/setting} for {CHILD} {and TWIN}} to participate in
daily, weekly, monthly, occasionally, as needed, or never.
Please choose your response from Response Card number 1.
WA018BX
IF HOME-BASED (UP002 =1), SKIP WA018 Q, R, AND V.
Creative arts or crafts such as painting, sewing, or carpentry.
Construction or building with hollow blocks, Legos, or sand.
Science activities or experiments.
Board or card games, puzzles.
Reading independently or in small groups.
Creative writing.
Time for doing homework.
Computer or electronic games.
Television watching.
Video or movie viewing.
Cooking or food preparation.
Unstructured dramatic play or dress up play.
Storytelling, role-playing, or theatrical activities.
Movement, dance, or exercise activities.
Musicmaking, music appreciation or singing activities.
Unstructured physically active play such as running or swimming.
Organized individual skillbuilding sports such as swimming, track, field,
gymnastics.
Organized team sports such as soccer.
Field trips, excursions.
Socializing.
Tutoring.
Formal guidance or psychological counseling or therapy.
Free time.

DAILY..............................................................................1
WEEKLY..........................................................................2
MONTHLY ......................................................................3
OCCASIONALLY ...........................................................4
AS NEEDED ....................................................................5
NEVER .............................................................................6

E-46

WA020BX IF ONLY ONE CHILD IN CARE (OC005 = 2, DK, OR RF), SKIP TO
WA025BX. ELSE ASK WA020.

WA020
How are children grouped for activities during the time {CHILD}{and {TWIN}} attend{s}?
PROBE: They could be grouped by age, ability, gender, activity, interest, etc.
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
AGE ..................................................................................1
INTEREST........................................................................2
ACTIVITY........................................................................3
GENDER ..........................................................................4
SKILL ABILITY OR DEVELOPMENTAL
LEVEL ..........................................................................5
DEPENDS ON ACTIVITY..............................................6
KIDS CHOOSE OWN GROUPS.....................................7
RANDOMLY ASSIGNED...............................................8
PARENTS DECIDE .........................................................9 ALL
TOGETHER/ONLY ONE GROUP.......................10 (WA025)
OTHER (SPECIFY.........................................................91
REFUSED......................................................................RF (WA025)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (WA025)
WA022BX IF WA020 = 91, GO TO WA022.
ELSE, GO TO WA023.

WA022 SPECIFY OTHER
GROUPING.
WA023 I have entered that children are grouped by:
(DISPLAY RESPONSES ALREADY ENTERED)
Are there any other ways that children are grouped?
YES...................................................................................1 (GO BACK TO WA020)
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

E-47

IF HOME-BASED CARE (UP002 = 1) AND ONLY ONE CHILD CARE IN (OC005
NE 1), GO TO SECTION BK.
ELSE GO TO WA025.

WA025 FILL
INSTRUCTION:
Display “serve” if center-based.
Display “care for” if home-based.
Display “most of” only if OC005 = 1.
School-age child care {programs/settings} sometimes serve specific groups of children. Are {most of}
the children you {serve/care for}…
Children of working parents?
From low-income families?
From certain religious groups?
Special needs?
From migrant families?
English-speaking?
Homeless?
From another group? SPECIFY___________________________________

YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
WA030BX HOME-BASED CARE (UP002 = 1).
GO TO SECTON BK.

WA030
Does your program coordinate services for children with schools or other organizations?
PROBE: Coordinating services may entail communicating regularly with other organizations about
children’s care, making referrals, or arranging services to be delivered to children.
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

E-48

FILL INSTRUCTIONS:
Display “before-” if UP025a = 1 Display
“after-” if UP025a = 2 Display “beforeand after-” if UP025a = 3
Is your {before-/after-/before- and after-} school {program/setting} part of a multi-site program?
PROBE: A multi-site program is a program that is administered by a central organization and
operated in more than one location.
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
WA065 FILL
INSTRUCTIONS:
Display “before-” if UP025a = 1 Display
“after-” if UP025a = 2 Display “beforeand after-” if UP025a = 3
Now, I’d like to ask you some questions about your activities and/or curriculum during the time that
{CHILD}{ and {TWIN}} attend{s} your program.
Do {caregivers/teachers/providers} follow a written curriculum when planning {before-/after/before- and after-} school activities for the children in their group?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (WA080)
REFUSED......................................................................RF (WA080)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (WA080)
WA075 Do {caregivers/teachers/providers} receive training on the use of these
curricula?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

E-49

FILL INSTRUCTIONS:
Display “caregivers/teachers/providers” according to UP029.
Display “specific children” if twins or child and OC005 = 1.
Does your program plan individualized activities for {specific children/CHILD}?
PROBE: Do {caregivers/teachers/providers} tailor activities to meet the needs of {specific
children/CHILD}?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
WA110 FILL
INSTRUCTIONS:
Display “separate” and “each child” if twins or child and OC005 = 1.
Do you keep a {separate} folder or record on {each child/CHILD}?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

GO TO SECTION BK

E-50

SECTION IS ADMINISTERED TO
CAREGIVER/PROVIDER/TEACHER
BK008 Next I have some questions about
you. CODE IF KNOWN, OTHERWISE
ASK: Are you male or female?
MALE ...............................................................................1
FEMALE ..........................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
BK010BX
IF CASE FLAGGED AS A MINOR WECEP, DATE OF BIRTH IS COLLECTED
BEFORE BEGINNING OF INTERVIEW [PVAGE AND THEDATE]. SKIP TO
BK025.
ELSE GO TO BK010.

BK010 In what month and year were
you born? ENTER MONTH.

Answer must be in the range from 1 to 12.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
BK012 ENTER
YEAR.
Answer must be in the range from 1910 to 1992.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
BK025 HELP AVAILABLE Are you of Spanish, Hispanic or Latino origin?
YES...................................................................................1
NO ....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW ............................................................DK

E-51

What is your race?
Please choose your answer from Response Card number 2.
CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALAKA NATIVE...................................1 (BK070)
ASIAN ................................................................................................2 (BK070)
BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN................................................3 (BK070)
NATIVE HAWAIIN OR OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER.................4 (BK070)
WHITE................................................................................................5
(BK070)
ANOTHER RACE (SPECIFY) ..........................................................6 (BK039)
REFUSED........................................................................................RF
(BK070)
DON’T KNOW ..............................................................................DK (BK070)
BK039
ENTER ANOTHER RACE (SPECIFY). [Please specify any other race that you are].
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK

E-52

What is the highest level of school you have completed?
NO FORMAL SCHOOLING.......................................................................................0
1ST GRADE ................................................................................................................1
2ND GRADE ...............................................................................................................2
3RD GRADE ...............................................................................................................3
4TH GRADE ...............................................................................................................4
5TH GRADE ...............................................................................................................5
6TH GRADE ...............................................................................................................6
7TH GRADE ................................................................................................................7
8TH GRADE ...............................................................................................................8
9TH GRADE ................................................................................................................9
10TH GRADE ...........................................................................................................10
11TH GRADE ...........................................................................................................11
12TH GRADE BUT NO DIPLOMA .........................................................................12
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT ...........................................................13
VOC/TECH PROGRAM AFTER HIGH SCHOOL BUT NO VOC/TECH
DIPLOMA...............................................................................................................14
VOC/TECH DIPLOMA AFTER HIGH SCHOOL ...................................................15
SOME COLLEGE BUT NO DEGREE .....................................................................16
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE ..........................................................................................17
BACHELOR’S DEGREE ..........................................................................................18
GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL BUT NO DEGREE ........................19
MASTER’S DEGREE (MA, MS) .............................................................................20
DOCTORATE DEGREE (PHD, EDD)......................................................................21
PROFESSIONAL DEGREE AFTER BACHELOR’S DEGREE (MD, DDS,
JD, LLB ETC.) ........................................................................................................22
REFUSED..................................................................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.........................................................................................................DK
If respondents is a minor (CALCAGE < 18) and reports having an associate’s degree or higher (BK070 =
17-22), display check message.
YOU REPORTED THAT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SCHOOL RESPONDENT HAS
COMPLETED IS {BK070). IF THAT IS CORRECT, PRESS “S.” IF NOT, CORRECT HERE.

BK074BX IF RESPONDENT IS A MINOR (CALCAGE < 18), THEN SKIP TO
BK075BX. ELSE, GO TO BK074.

BK074 HELP AVAILABLE
Do you have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (BK075BX)
REFUSED......................................................................RF (BK075BX)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (BK075BX)

E-53

Are you currently working on a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
BK075BX IF BK070 = 0 – 14 OR RF OR DK, THEN SKIP
TO BK120. IF BK070 = 15 – 22, GO TO BK075.

BK075 HELP AVAILABLE
Do you have any college degree in early childhood education or a related field other than Child
Development Associate (CDA) credential?
PROBE: Related fields include nursing, psychology, elementary education, social work, speech
pathology, or special education.
YES ..................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
If respondents is a minor (CALCAGE < 18) and reports having a college degree (BK075 = 1), display
check message.
YOU REPORTED RESPONDENT HAS A COLLEGE DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION OR A RELATED FIELD. IF THAT IS CORRECT, PRESS “S.” IF NOT, CORRECT
HERE.
BK120
Not counting raising your own children, how long have you been providing child care or working in
the early education field? Please give your best estimate in years and months. IF LESS THAN 1
YEAR, ENTER “0” YEARS AND PROMPT FOR MONTHS. ENTER NUMBER OF YEARS.
Answer must be in the range from 0 to 25. Interviewer may override range up to 70.
REFUSED......................................................................RF (BK126)
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK (BK126)

If CALCAGE - BK120 = 12 or less, display check message.
YOU REPORTED {BK120} YEARS IN CHILD CARE, BUT RESPONDENT IS {CALCAGE}
YEARS OLD.

E-54

[Not counting raising your own children, how long have you been providing child care or working in
the early education field? Please give your best estimate in years and months.] ENTER NUMBER
OF MONTHS.
Answer must be in the range from 0 to 11.
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
BK126BX
IF HOME-BASED (UP002 = 1) AND IS RELATED TO THE FOCAL CHILD (UP010
= 1), THEN SKIP TO BK127BX.
ELSE, GO TO BK126A.

BK126a-c
Please tell me the extent to which you agree with each of the following statements on {providing
care/teaching}. Tell me whether you strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree or disagree, agree, or
strongly agree.
Please choose your response from Response Card number 3.
I really enjoy my present {teaching job/child care position}.
I am certain I am making a difference in the lives of the children I {teach/care
for}.
If I could start over, I would choose {teaching /child care} again as my career.
STRONGLY AGREE.......................................................1
AGREE .............................................................................2
NEITHER AGREE OR DISAGREE................................3
DISAGREE.......................................................................4
STRONGLY DISAGREE ................................................5
REFUSED......................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW.............................................................DK
BK127BX
IF CENTER-BASED (UP002 = 2), GO TO SECTION IC.
IF HOME-BASED (UP002 = 1) AND CARE IS PROVIDED IN CHILD’S HOME
(UP026 = 1), GO TO SECTION IC. ELSE, GO TO BK135A & B.

BK135a HELP AVAILABLE
Does the state or community require a license to provide child care?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED .....................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW ............................................................DK

E-55

YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2 (BK140)
REFUSED .....................................................................RF (BK140)
DON’T KNOW ............................................................DK (BK140)
BK136 How many 4- and 5-year old children are you licensed to care for at the
same time? ENTER NUMBER OF CHILDREN.

Answer must be in the range from 0 to 25.
Interviewer may override range up to 100.
REFUSED .....................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW ............................................................DK
BK140 Are you a member of a group that organizes family child care in
your area?
YES...................................................................................1
NO.....................................................................................2
REFUSED .....................................................................RF
DON’T KNOW ............................................................DK

GO TO SECTION PD

E-56

E-57