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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've only skimmed the replies so maybe OP already answered this, but why on earth would you move from full time care to no care at all, if money wasn't an issue (and it sounds like it isn't if you can afford a full time nanny at $30/hour when your kids are in school)??  Stop agonizing and just sign up aftercare.  You'll still save a fortune over what you're paying now, and you won't have to stress everyday about getting home in time for pickup at 2:30 or whatever.

I truly don't understand why this is even a question.  [/quote]

I understand that aftercare is a popular choice, so thanks to everyone who pointed it out. I have never looked into it before because I’ve never had to. And I’m not exaggerating when I say that none of our friends use it. They either have nannies, [b]one parent who stays home[/b], parents who are teachers at the same school the kids attend, or parents with opposite schedules. We also have government friends who can work between bus pick up and drop off. Our kids currently do activities after every school day that aren’t at school so aftercare wouldn’t work with that schedule. Obviously things are going to change and if they love aftercare as much as everyone else’s kids on here then they’ll be fine. Money isn’t infinite and we have sacrificed in ways to maintain our nanny but now that we’re facing a decision we’re trying to make the best one for us. Part-time care can be hard to find and I’m not sure we can justify full-time care anymore, especially for someone we don’t love as much as our current nanny. So clearly you’re a fan of aftercare. Thanks for your thoughts. [/quote]

Maybe you are not aware since you don't use it but at our school I don't know 1 parent that stays home that does not use aftercare occasionally. [/quote]

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