How to Create a Stylized Survey

Surveys are a powerful way to gather feedback from parents, collect enrollment information, or understand family needs. In this article, you'll learn how to create engaging and visually appealing surveys that match your childcare brand and provide a user-friendly experience.

Getting Started

To create a survey, navigate to the Sites tab in your Enrollio account. Here's how:

  1. Log in to your Enrollio account and select the relevant client account where you want to create the survey.
  2. Go to the Sites tab and click on Surveys.
  3. Click Builder from the menu.
  4. In the top right corner, click Add Survey.
  5. Choose to start from scratch or select from a variety of templates designed for childcare businesses.

[SCREENSHOT: Enrollio dashboard showing Sites > Surveys > Builder with "Add Survey" button highlighted]

Customization Options

Enrollio gives you extensive customization options to make your surveys match your brand and provide a great parent experience.

Footer Customization

In the right-side menu, navigate to the footer section of the survey. You can enable a custom footer with various options to enhance the survey experience.

[SCREENSHOT: Survey builder interface showing footer customization menu on the right side]

Progress Tracking

Show parents how much of the survey they've completed. The footer allows you to display one of four progress indicators. You can also decide whether the footer sticks to the survey or scrolls with the page, and adjust its position (left, right, or both).

Color Customization

Match your survey to your childcare center's brand by customizing text colors, button colors, and more. This creates a cohesive look that parents will recognize and trust.

Background Images

Add background images to your survey for visual appeal. For example, use photos of your center, happy children, or themed images that align with your message.

[SCREENSHOT: Survey with custom background image showing childcare-themed design]

Button Customization

Customize the appearance of your previous and next buttons:

  • Adjust button height, font size, weight, and type
  • Choose between text labels, arrows, or both
  • Match button colors to your brand

Page Count or Progress Percentage

Display either the page count (e.g., "Page 2 of 5") or progress percentage (e.g., "40% complete"). Parents appreciate knowing how much time they'll need to complete your survey.

Detachable Footer

You have the option to detach the footer from the survey, placing it at the bottom of the page. This provides flexibility in how you design the parent experience.

Preview Your Survey

Once you've made your customizations, click the preview button to see how your survey will look to parents. As they input data and navigate through questions, they'll see the progress indicator showing how much they've completed.

[SCREENSHOT: Survey preview mode showing progress indicator and customized design elements]

Pro Tip: Well-designed surveys get completed more often. Parents appreciate a user-friendly design and clear progress indicators. Take a few minutes to customize your survey — it's worth the effort!

Creating Custom Questions

To create custom questions for your survey, add Custom Fields using the (+) menu in the builder. This allows you to create your own fields specific to your childcare needs, like dietary restrictions, emergency contacts, or program preferences.

Answers to these custom questions will appear in the parent or family contact details page, making it easy to reference when needed.

[SCREENSHOT: Custom field creation menu showing the (+) button and field type options]

Best Practices

  • Keep it short: Parents are busy. Only ask for information you truly need.
  • Use progress indicators: They reduce abandonment rates by showing parents they're almost done.
  • Match your brand: Use colors and images that parents will recognize from your center.
  • Test on mobile: Many parents will complete surveys on their phones, so preview on different devices.