calgal08
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Post by calgal08 on Aug 26, 2014 15:45:38 GMT
Definitely talk to some of the other school parents, I bet there's at least 1 that could do with some extra $$ and would be willing to watch your kiddo and drop off at school.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Aug 26, 2014 15:58:57 GMT
Well I am getting a huge response from a ton of families that are getting told the same thing after seeing my post. God love Facebook community boards!!! I'm in hopes this makes the list where it needs to be. At least there are other families that have been made aware, I feel good at least I was able to help someone out that thought they were all set only to be told not so much. DH texted me that I should open a before care program in the house instead. I'm telling you if they all paid what they were charging at the school I wouldn't need to work outside the house. But I am so ready to get out and be with adults it's so not even funny. But I am keeping my options open. who knows, I won't rule out watching a couple of kids before school. You might consider if running a before care program with your existing transcription work will make more sense than a full time job. It's only a few hours a day, but it aligned perfectly with your kid's school and vacation schedule , which makes a huge difference. It's crazy expensive to pay for care during holidays and especially the summer. |
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Post by beanbuddymom on Aug 26, 2014 16:15:32 GMT
Well I am getting a huge response from a ton of families that are getting told the same thing after seeing my post. God love Facebook community boards!!! I'm in hopes this makes the list where it needs to be. At least there are other families that have been made aware, I feel good at least I was able to help someone out that thought they were all set only to be told not so much. DH texted me that I should open a before care program in the house instead. I'm telling you if they all paid what they were charging at the school I wouldn't need to work outside the house. But I am so ready to get out and be with adults it's so not even funny. But I am keeping my options open. who knows, I won't rule out watching a couple of kids before school. You might consider if running a before care program with your existing transcription work will make more sense than a full time job. It's only a few hours a day, but it aligned perfectly with your kid's school and vacation schedule , which makes a huge difference. It's crazy expensive to pay for care during holidays and especially the summer. I know I would love it if SOMETHING in addition to the current low rate of work I am getting would work out. Summer isn't an issue as we have the rec dept day camp. But vacations are definitely an issue. DH has hundreds of hours of vacation time and I would have to enforce him using them as long as he wasn't on travel. But as I have said I really can't count on him for any of that so I would have to have a backup plan or really have multiple plans. |
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 26, 2014 16:51:11 GMT
I think you've been given some great advice.
Our Before & After school care program also has always had a long wait list. A friend that was laid off when the kids were young enough to need it, had to leave them in the program because she was actively looking for work and knew she wouldn't be able to get them back in care when she found a job.
The district contracts out the care program and they have a dedicated portable, so even if the wait list was long enough to justify hiring another person they had no extra space to house them.
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Post by beanbuddymom on Aug 26, 2014 19:34:56 GMT
I think you've been given some great advice. Our Before & After school care program also has always had a long wait list. A friend that was laid off when the kids were young enough to need it, had to leave them in the program because she was actively looking for work and knew she wouldn't be able to get them back in care when she found a job. The district contracts out the care program and they have a dedicated portable, so even if the wait list was long enough to justify hiring another person they had no extra space to house them. I have definitely been given great advice. I've filed the application today and making calls once I've talked to a friend of mine that works at the school this afternoon at practice. But preparing my list of Plan A, Plan B, etc. for what to do once school starts next week. |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Aug 26, 2014 19:37:33 GMT
I'm sorry you are running into child care issues, I know how much that sucks  I do have to say, I appreciate your attitude and willingness to look at other options. With your positive attitude your sunshine and rainbows can't be too far behind  |
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Post by beanbuddymom on Aug 26, 2014 19:57:45 GMT
I'm sorry you are running into child care issues, I know how much that sucks I do have to say, I appreciate your attitude and willingness to look at other options. With your positive attitude your sunshine and rainbows can't be too far behind Thank you, I am trying to be open, because my ignorance (i.e. not knowing the limits, etc.) is not a reason to freak out. Well I admit I freaked out at first but I was glad I was able to calm down and think rationally instead of going all Chicken Little ("the sky is falling) ha ha. And some great advice here from other working moms who have been there, done that. I really don't know how people parented their kids without message boards to be honest. It really helps to find out what other people do and all of that who have been through an experience when you don't always have someone in your life that can provide that information. So I thank you all for helping me through my moment of panic. |
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Post by Dani-Mani on Aug 26, 2014 20:53:32 GMT
We fill up in April. Current enrollments and siblings get first dibs in March, and we open up the rest of the spots in April to the public. People will line up at 3am for a 6am opening.
So in all my years of actually running a large, school based program, it happens every single year. Daycare centers can hold many more children than us. We simply cannot take every child at the school.
I know it's frustrating, but please don't blame the before school care. We have rules and regulations we have to follow. It is never fun to turn parents away--but we have to sometimes.
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luvnlifelady
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Post by luvnlifelady on Aug 26, 2014 20:58:43 GMT
You might try a local Boys and Girls Club too if you have one. Our's has transportation to/from the school to the care site.
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 27, 2014 2:54:06 GMT
Well I am getting a huge response from a ton of families that are getting told the same thing after seeing my post. God love Facebook community boards!!! I'm in hopes this makes the list where it needs to be. At least there are other families that have been made aware, I feel good at least I was able to help someone out that thought they were all set only to be told not so much. DH texted me that I should open a before care program in the house instead. I'm telling you if they all paid what they were charging at the school I wouldn't need to work outside the house. But I am so ready to get out and be with adults it's so not even funny. But I am keeping my options open. who knows, I won't rule out watching a couple of kids before school. Perhaps, but once you took 20 kids from other families you would quickly realize why they charge so much.  |
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Post by mama2three on Aug 27, 2014 3:02:03 GMT
You might try a local Boys and Girls Club too if you have one. Our's has transportation to/from the school to the care site. Our YMCAs do before and after care at reasonable prices and also provide transportation to/from school.
I used to watch my neighbor's daughter for a half hour each day before school since her parents had to leave early. Worked out great. She was your ds's age and a few years older than my kids. She'd then walk my kids to school while I left for work. Her mom got home early and would meet all the kids at school and watch them on the playground and at her house after school until I got home. The trade worked for us. Maybe there is a neighbor or other parent who wouldn't mind watching your child for a short time in the morning.
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 27, 2014 3:23:37 GMT
I would also be using this time to prep your DS to get ready by himself. Start small and work your way up to leaving the house and hanging on the corner until you see him get on the bus. We never know what our children can handle until we let them.
I understand you are concerned about the asthma issue, and that is a valid concern, but I'd still start working toward his independence because we never stop worrying about our kids whether they are 4 or 38.
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