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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP: I'm sorry about the judgmental people and snarkiness of some of the previous replies. 
Here's what I do (single mom who works crazy hours with a boss who does NOT believe in telework or flexible hours--I can't find any other job, and boy, am I looking!)
First, my child LOVES aftercare. It's like a playdate with her friends every day. The kids don't get to socialize much during the school day--recess is short--so all my child's friends come from aftercare. Field trips, art work, cooking--it's all in aftercare. I think that she's learned as much if not more from aftercare than she has at school. They help with homework, too. 
It goes until 6:30 and I can usually pick her up. When I can't, the library is great. A friend (stay at home mom) picks her up and eats a nice snack outside the library. Inside they do homework, read or play in the kids' area with the doll house, puzzles, etc. There are usually a ton of kids there, especially in the wintertime. In the warm weather, of course, they go to the playground. 
Fridays are a problem because the library closes at 5. I have tapped the children of friends, other mothers, our former pre-school teacher, relatives, and employees of the aftercare who are happy to pick up some more hours. There is a real community of caregivers and moms in need of some hours. Is there a neighborhood or school listserv where you could post your need? 
I hope you find someone. Good luck--the world outside  is nicer than DCUM, really! [/quote]

What you are describing is much different!  The occasional (even weekly) after aftercare stop at the library is fine, even lovely.  Daily it is a torturously long day for a child with parents who have options but are refusing to accept them.[/quote]

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