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In wondering if there is a childcare solution

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breathing · 14/02/2011 09:03

No-one has thought of that might be the answer to everyone's prayers.

If you have invented one, let me know. We have just lost our childminder and there are non left in the area. (only 3 would pick up from the particular school and the others are booked up). No after achool care either.

Im wondering if there is a creative solution anyone has ever thought of to take to dragon's den..

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littleducks · 14/02/2011 13:16

I would advertise on netmums for a babysitter to pick him up and take him home. I once had an ad on there for someone to sit with my kids between me leaving for an evening class and dh getting home with work. I got lots of replies from other mums looking for a bit of extra cash for whom a couple of hours work was a grat idea.

Alternatively ask at local college which does childcare course and find a babysitter there. I did a school pick up, tea and homework babysitting session at 19.

As its in your own home you avoid the childminder regulations and fuss.

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breathing · 14/02/2011 13:58

So do you just give a babysitter the key to your house?

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Vallhala · 14/02/2011 14:02

Definitely 6 isn't too old to have a nanny. Perhaps put a poster up at schools and nurseries asking if anyone wishes to nanny share?

Also ring local nurseries to see if they have any part time staff who might be able to do the job.

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breathing · 14/02/2011 14:03

Will do. Not that keen to have someone in the house but needs must.

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Rowgtfc72 · 14/02/2011 14:30

I work 8-12,DH works 2-10.I see him for forty five minutes at dinner and as long as I can stay awake for at night!His employer has been brilliant as he should be on opposite shifts. We dont get a lot of quality time together so appreciate each other more and there is always someone to have dd be it for holidays or illness.I know we are very lucky that we have this option .A chat with your employer is always worth a go .

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breathing · 14/02/2011 14:40

My main problem is that my work is an hour away from where I live

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SweetKate · 14/02/2011 14:53

You're in the same position as me - no childminders free in the local area that collect from DS's school. No after school / breakfast clubs.

My problem is that it is so hard to find childcare to fit both term and holiday times. I did find a childminder who would do afterschool - but nothing in the day so holidays were impossible. Nannies I found would either do after school or all day - but I couldn't find one who would be flexible to do a mixture according to needs.

We have no family nearby so are reliant on paid childcare. The only families I know where both parents work are those who have local family help as well as paid childcare and so can get the additional support in the holidays.

I ended up becoming SAHM and hating it. But just couldn't find a way around it.

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