For many families in Great Falls and across the state or even the country, childcare is an oft talked about subject.  Whether it be toddlers, grade or middle school, even high school aged children, parents struggle with affordability, schedules and more.

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Because of those factors, the Great Falls Development Alliance have developed a new survey for parents and citizens with concerns about childcare in the Electric City.  If you have ever envisioned a different path for childcare, now will be the time to make your voice heard.

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New Survey Hopes to Help Shape Childcare in Great Falls

The GFDA has announced a planning process to help to determine where Great Falls residents and parents stand on the state of childcare within the city.  To help shape the future of children in Great Falls, the GFDA has created a new survey to understand the needs of children, parents and citizens.

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The "Great Falls Childcare Demand Survey" is being presented for the public to "guide efforts to address unmet demand and improve options within the city" in regard to childcare.

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How to Help Shape the Future of Childcare in Great Falls, Montana Now

The survey is currently live on the internet for anyone interested in spending a few moments to answer the questions.  The GFDA is looking for input on childcare in the following areas:

  • current childcare arrangements
  • basic household characteristics
  • future and preferred childcare needs

The GFDA stated that any information culled from the survey would be "for market research only and results are completely confidential".  To take the Great Falls Childcare Demand Survey, follow the link here for access.

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