SURVEY

For-profit (n=22/34) Not for-profit (n=22/195)

Observations:

• Majority of not-for-profit staff have highest level training.
• Not-for-profit daycares enroll more children between the ages of 2 and 5 yrs.
• More not-for-profit managers worked > 10 yrs.

Observations:

• Majority of not-for-profit are interested in participating in education program.
• ~50% feels moderately confident in caring for a child with asthma.
• For-profit appears slightly more confident
• Not for-profit (81%) and for-profit (64%) centres strongly agree need for education.

Observations:

• Most daycares are administering asthma/allergy medication.
• Majority of children have health record.

Observations:

• Majority would like information provided via printed material, videos, discussions, & workshops.

Focus Group Results

• Two groups
• Not -for profit more willing to participate (48%) than for-profit (0%).