Early Learning and Child Care Arrangements – Children with Long-term Conditions and Disabilities, American Sign Language - Video transcript
What is the purpose of this survey?
The Survey on Early Learning and Child Care Arrangements – Children with Long-term Conditions and Disabilities (SELCCA – CLCD) gathers information from parents and guardians on early learning and child care arrangements for children aged 0 to 5 who may have one or more long-term condition or disability. The survey asks parents and guardians about the arrangements they use for their child, including the associated costs, the difficulties they may have faced when looking for or accessing care, and what their preferences for child care are. Results from this survey will be used to help improve the Canada-wide early learning and child care system.
What does participating in the survey involve?
To participate in the SELCCA – CLCD, simply complete the electronic questionnaire, which can also be completed over the phone with a Statistics Canada interviewer. If you use an operator-assisted relay service, you can call us during regular business hours. You do not need to authorize the operator to contact us.
My child doesn't have a long-term condition or disability, why were they selected for this survey?
Your child was randomly selected for the SELCCA – CLCD. A short set of questions will be used to identify long-term conditions or disability in children. Even if your child doesn't have a long-term condition or disability, your participation is very important as your child represents other children without a long-term condition or disability. Your input is very important and will help Statistics Canada provide reliable and essential data that can have a direct impact on improving child care in Canada.
Can I choose not to participate in the survey?
Your participation in the SELCCA – CLCD is voluntary. However, your participation is very important and will help Statistics Canada provide reliable and essential data that can have a direct impact on improving child care in Canada.
What are the benefits of participating in this survey?
By participating in the SELCCA – CLCD, you can ensure that the results provide an accurate picture of child care issues that affect families of children with long-term conditions and disabilities. Results from this survey will be used to inform research, policies and programs aimed at improving the accessibility and affordability of high-quality early learning and child care in Canada.
Will my data be linked and shared?
Data from this survey will be linked to the census and administrative data sources to reduce the number of questions we need to ask on the SELCCA – CLCD.
Personal identifiers and data on individuals will not be shared or released outside Statistics Canada.
How will my data be kept private and confidential?
Responses to this survey are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, which guarantees that all of your personal information will remain confidential and secure.
The Statistics Act protects respondents' information. Statistics Canada does not release any information that could identify individuals, households, businesses or agricultural operations without their consent, or as authorized by the Statistics Act.
The Statistics Act contains very strict confidentiality provisions that protect collected information from unauthorized access. For example, agencies such as the Canada Revenue Agency, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the courts do not have access to individual survey responses.