Safe Sun Childcare Project
Safe Sun Practices Survey

The Sun Safety Alliance, in collaboration with Consumer and Family Sciences Department in the College of Health and Human Services at Western Kentucky University, is surveying staff, teachers/caregivers, and parents, and consultants to determine the status of sun-safe actions currently practiced in early child care and education (ECCE) settings.

Please answer the questions below as they relate to you. All responses are anonymous and confidential.

1.	Does your program schedule outdoor play time to avoid peak sun hours when the sun is hottest? (i.e., 10:00-2:00?)

	Always
	Usually
	Occasionally
	Never
	I do not know

2.	Does your program provide shaded areas for outdoor play?

	Always
	Usually
	Occasionally
	Never
	I do not know

3.	Does your program encourage children to wear hats when they go outdoors?

	Always
	Usually
	Occasionally
	Never

4.	Does your program encourage children to wear sunglasses when they go outdoors?

	Always
	Usually
	Occasionally
	Never

5.	Does your program encourage parents to dress children in "cover-up" clothing (i.e., sleeved shirts, knee-length or longer pants)?

	Always
	Usually
	Occasionally
	Never

6.	Does your program apply sunscreen to children before outdoor activities?

	Always
	Usually
	Occasionally
	Never
	I do not know

7.	Does your program encourage or require parents to provide hats, sunglasses, and/or sunscreen for their children?

	Yes
	No
	I do not know

8.	Does your program avoid exposing infants (under 6 months of age) to direct sunlight?

	Always
	Usually
	Occasionally
	Never
	I do not know
	N/A - do not provide care for infants

9.	Does someone in your program check the local UV and/or heat index numbers to help determine protective actions that should be taken for that day's activities?

	Yes
	No
	I do not know

10.	Does your program provide water for children to drink during outdoor activities?

	Always
	Usually
	Occasionally
	Never
	I do not know

11.	Which of the following time frames best specifies when your program consistently practices sun-safety measures?

	Every day, throughout the year
	Every day during the summer/hot weather
	Only on sunny or hot days
	Never
	I do not know
	Other:

12.	Does your program face barriers or difficulties in implementing any or all of the sun-safe practices?

	(Select all that apply.)
	Was unaware of recommended practices
	Cost
	Requires written authorization
	Restrictions by local/state regulations
	Time required or scheduling difficulty
	Parents will not provide necessary supplies
	Fear of skin reaction (sun screen or lip balm)
	Have not had any difficulties
	Other:

Demographic Information

13.	Is your ECCE program located in the United States?

	Yes
	No

14.	If you answered "Yes", please specify which state.

15.	If located outside of the USA, please specify which country.

16.	What type of ECCE program do you represent?

	Head Start or Early Head Start
	State funded public preschool program
	Private child care or preschool
	Church affiliated child care or preschool
	Family or home based child care
	Military child care
	Other:

17.	What is your position with the ECCE program?

	Program director or administrator
	Teacher or child caregiver
	Administrative or support staff
	Parent
	Consultant
	Other:

Electronic Survey Prepared by
Heather R Alms
Western Kentucky University
Child Care Resource and Referral