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What should you do if you cannot find someone to watch your kids afterschool?

Should you quit or keep looking? I just need a back up in case my sitter goes back to work.

Update:

there are no afterschool programs at this school

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Many elementary schools have some kind of service offered either nearby or in the school sponsored by an organization like the YMCA or another local caregiver. Ask at the school office; I bet they have a list of caregivers that work in conjunction with your kids' school.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I don't have kids, but I'm going to be a stay-at-home mum till my kids are old enough to stay home alone.

    Its a very personal descison, so not one you should take lightly - you've got to do whats right for you. If you cannot find someone long-term to provide after school care, then you have no choice but to stay at home. If you have plenty of time and you want to stay in your job, you should keep looking.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    don't quit your job keep looking. go to your children school to see if they have an afternoon program at school.where the kids can stay alittle longer until someone can come and get them we have it at my kids school but you have to pay money . if that don't work try to find a family member to see if they can watch your kids

  • Sugar
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Put them in an after school care program.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Take them to a daycare, or find a teen or someone in your neighborhood to watch them for a couple hours, but make sure its someone you know or trust!!!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    Keep loking and make sure that you get someone that your kids and you both trust and feel comfortable around.

  • 1 decade ago

    call you local welfare office and ask them if they have a program that they can help with daycare assistance. i know where i live we do , and they pay for daycare as long as you have a job.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    keep looking you will find someone to help you eventually

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    yes keep looking

  • 1 decade ago

    stay at home with your kids.

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