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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]what do you do for the hours they are not? Nanny? SAHM?

Just starting to explore pre-school options and realized that all the ones I really liked only offer part-time programs at the 18 months/2 year old mark - 2, 3, or 5 half days a week. The full day programs I found seem to be not as good - higher staff/children ratios, less developed or established programming, less varied schedule, shorter outdoor time etc. And this is personal but the vibe I got from the full days programs was more commercial/chaotic, the children seemed less calm and attached to the caregivers.

Which leads me to wonder what do the families who put their children in these lovely part-time preschool do for the rest of the time? It's a significant amount of time if they are only doing 2 or 3 half days. It also makes it harder to find a part-time nanny to cover those hours. Not to mention the expense of paying for pre-school + part time nanny at a higher rate. Or the holistic "cost" of staying at home through the part-time pre-school years.

So are these families just very well-resourced financially? Or have local help like grandparents to cover the remaining time? Please share how you make it work. [/quote]

Yes, definitely this requires spending more money, but if you can manage it, definitely worth it for the kids and for you as well. Having a nanny gives you so much more flexibility and peace of mind. My work requires me to work odd hours from time to time and it was a blessing that I could stay an extra hour and not have to run for pickup. You also don't have to scramble what to do if you kid is sick or it is a teacher learning day. And if you need help one evening/weekend for a work function or something, you know who to call.   For the kids it's a perfect mix of socialization/learning/stimulation and calm/unstructured play with a dedicated caregiver outdoors and in the comfort of their own home (napping in their own bed). We were lucky to find a nanny that was happy to have a less than full time schedule and did not cost us an arm and a leg (she was a retiree - it was something to keep her busy but not too overwhelming). Basically, a grandma for hire:) Hope you find an optimal option that works for you![/quote]

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