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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The least expensive options for school aged kids are before/aftercare through the county and an au pair.  Those were our #1 and #2 plans.  Trump has suspended the au pair program and the county is unlikely to offer before/aftercare.

I personally haven't seen an kid activities that are offering camps where I am located.  In fact several of our standby places have gone out of business.  All of our summer camps have been cancelled.  Has anyone seen these options for a 4 and 6 yo in Arlington?  Maybe for older kids...

That leaves a nanny.  They ones I've spoken to want $27-30 per hour and a year commitment.  That's insane COVID-19 pricing and isn't something anyone could have anticipated.  [/quote]Traditional backup option #3 is grandparents, but they aren't available once kids are back in school because they are high risk.  [/quote]

IF grandparents live close, it was a back up.
IF grandparents are retired.
IF grandparents are healthy enough to care for children.
IF grandparents are willing to listen to parents set reasonable boundaries (no spanking, limited sugar, must have physical activity not just screens).
IF grandparents are even alive.

You assume a lot.  And that’s before even thinking about them stopping when kids are going to school.[/quote]

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