In 1998, the Navy Headquarters contracted with Caliber Associates to administer a survey to Navy and Marine Corps active duty members who had children age 12 or younger. The survey was conducted to assess military personnel s need for child care and after school programs. Approximately 6,300 surveys were distributed to Navy personnel and 4,500 surveys to Marine Corps personnel. The survey was four pages in length and consisted of 28 questions.
Parents prefer their child care to be close to their homes.
Most parents reported high levels of satisfaction with their current child care arrangements. Location and cost are two major factors influencing parents decisions about child care. Educate parents about the selection of safe, high quality child care providers. Promote the expansion of off-base Family Child Care programs. Promote better coordination with civilian resource and referral organizations.