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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you :) I did look at Keshet before but it seems to close at 1:15 p.m. daily from what I saw on its website (http://www.keshetcdc.com/Our-Program/Schedule-of-Classes.aspx). I REALLY wish the Rodef Shalom nursery was full-time as we are thinking of joining their Synagogue. I've reached out to them to see if they have any suggestions as well.

The JCC in Fairfax would work except that it then leaves my husband doing drop off and pick up every day (if we live in Falls Church) unless we live in Fairfax. And if we live in Fairfax, from what I can tell, my commute will be such that I will have to leave the house too early to even help get my son ready for school unless we wake him up super early. I imagine these are the issues most families with both parents working full-time face in the D.C. metro area and that we're not alone. We are moving from Tampa, FL and our schedules now are such that we can alternate dropping off and picking up, which has been a blessing. Plus, we never have more than a 20 minute drive in any direction.

I looked into some of the private schools mentioned above but HOLY MOLY! They are charging the same $20k for two-year olds who play with puzzles and learn ABCs as they do for 8th graders who have full-on lessons and tests.  I knew the type of school we wanted would not be cheap but I estimated about $1,200/month, not over $2,000/month :(

Please keep suggestions coming![/quote]

Hi - just wanted to share how we make the JCC work even though its not convenient to home or work. We live in Falls Church. I am a consultant so my work location varies - right now I am working downtown. My husband works in Herndon. I drop off DS around 745 or 8 and get to work (south on the beltway to 395) around 830 or 845. I have a Prius and can go on HOV - otherwise it might not be feasible. DH works like 6:30-3, then heads to the JCC for a workout and pickup around 530. We all get home around 6. I'm sure we are making life more complicated than we need to, but as you are finding, it can be tough to find child care that works. DS is 16 months - transitioning from the infant room to the toddler room. We have been happy thus far.[/quote]

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