Child center survey

Self Assessment Survey

 

Personal Characteristics - Check off best response

 

My health is                         _ excellent               _ good                  _ poor.

I am a leader                       _ yes                        _ no.

As a problem solver, I am  _ good                     _ average             _poor.

I get along well with others _ yes                        _ no.

I take directions                  _ very well                _ well                     _ reluctantly.

I take the initiative              _always          _usually          _sometimes     _ seldom       _ never.

I work better                        _ alone           _ under supervision                _ with a group.

I handle emergencies        _ very well      _ well              _ average         _ poorly.

My financial assets are      _ limited         _ fair              _ sufficient for a year.

My organizational and record keeping skills are

                                            _above average      _ average     _ marginal      _ below average.

My business experience has been:

_ limited to selling

_ managerial

_ primarily bookkeeping and secretarial

_ varied and long.

I am generally warm and affectionate             _yes              _ no.

I enjoy working with children                _ all of the time         _ most of time      _ occasionally      _ never.

I am able to guide and discipline children kindly and effectively               _ yes             _ no.

I accept children as they are and feel a deep commitment to them and their parents    _ yes    _ no.

 

Skills - Short answer questions

 

Do you know what basic skills you'll need to operate a successful family daycare home?

Do you possess these skills?

Do you have any business experience?

Have you ever worked as a director or manager?

Have you reared children of your own?

Do you have any child care experience?

Is responsibility new to you?

Are you willing to work long hours if necessary?

Are immediate profits or covering costs important to you?

When hiring personnel, will you be able to determine if the applicant's skills meet the requirements for the position you are filling?

 

If you are in excellent physical health, a good problem solver, usually take the initiative, a risk taker and feel comfortable making decisions, then you probably will be comfortable managing a business. If you think you can succeed because 1) you have sufficient cash to operate through the critical first year (or feel confident you can raise the money) 2) you are willing to work long hours at relatively low pay and 3) you believe you possess the necessary skills-you have a chance to succeed.