ACC Early Childhood & K-12 Education Community Survey

Purpose:
Sacred Heart Area School and Mary’s Area Catholic Community (ACC) are gathering feedback from families across the Bertha, Blue Grass, Bluffton, Motley, Menahga, Staples, Verndale, and Wadena parish communities.

As Sacred Heart Area School will pause enrollment for the 2026–27 school year, ACC leadership is discerning possible alternative ACC Preschool/Childcare & K-12 Education Programs.

Your input will contribute to this discernment.

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SECTION 1: Household Information
1. Which parish location is closest to your residence? *
2. How many children live in your household? *
3. Please indicate the ages of your children. (Check all that apply.) *
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4. Do you expect to have a preschool-aged child within the next 2–3 years? *
SECTION 2: Interest in an ACC Preschool / Childcare Program
5. If an ACC-operated Preschool were offered, how likely would you be to enroll your child? *
6. If an ACC-operated Daycare / Full-Day Childcare program were offered, how likely would you be to enroll your child? *
Homeschool Hybrid: What is it?
A hybrid homeschool is an educational model that blends traditional, in-person classroom instruction with home-based learning, typically involving 2–5 days on campus and 1-3  days at home. It operates as a formal, often tuition-based institution with a set curriculum, offering more structure than traditional homeschooling.
7. Which model best fits your family’s needs? 
    (Select all that apply)
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8. If the ACC-operated a 1st-12th Hybrid Homeschool, how likely would you be to enroll your child? *
9. What hours of operation are most important to your family?
(Check all that apply.) *
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SECTION 3: Cost, Tuition, and Financial Expectations
10. What weekly rate would you consider reasonable for high-quality preschool? *
11. What weekly rate would you consider reasonable for full-day childcare? *
12. If your home parish subsidized part of the tuition, how much parish support would you expect? *
13. Does your family qualify for or currently receive any childcare assistance (ex: Early Learning Scholarships, Child Care Assistance Program – CCAP)? *
SECTION 4: Location & Transportation
14. Which location(s) would you prefer for an ACC Preschool/Childcare program? 
(Select all that apply)
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Other (please specify)
15. How far are you willing to drive for a high-quality preschool/daycare? *
16. Would transportation support (ex: a shared ride system or shuttle between parishes) increase your likelihood of enrolling? *
SECTION 5: Community & Long-Term Vision
17. Would you like to see the ACC Preschool eventually grow back into a K–12 Catholic school over time? *
18. If a future K–12 model were developed, how likely would you be to enroll your child? *
SECTION 6: Current Options & Community Needs
19. Where do your preschool-aged children currently attend, or where do you plan for them to attend? *
Other (please specify)
20. What is your current weekly cost for preschool or daycare? *
21. What is the biggest challenge your family faces regarding childcare or preschool? *
Other (please specify)
SECTION 7: Financial Support for ACC Early Childhood Ministry
22. Even if you do not have small children, would you consider supporting the ACC Preschool financially to ensure a sustainable Catholic early-childhood ministry? *
23. If yes or maybe, what level of giving feels realistic? *
SECTION 8: Additional Thoughts
24. What qualities matter most to you in a preschool/childcare program?
(Check all that apply.) *
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25. Is there anything else you’d like the ACC to consider as we discern the future of early childhood education? *
26. If you are a new or interested family considering a Catholic/Christian preschool or childcare program, would you like to receive follow-up information from Sacred Heart Area School / Mary’s ACC?

If yes, please provide your name and preferred contact information.

*Note: Your contact information will only be used for ACC planning and communication related to early childhood education. It will not be shared outside the ACC.
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