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[quote=nannydebsays]This is the kind of situation in which I would suggest first seeking out SAHP's of your daughter's classmates and trying to arrange a situation in which you and the other parent can trade care on a regular basis. You might feel the need to pay a small amount to the other parent if you don't take the same number of hours for them each week, but some sort of co-op set-up seems best for your wallet if you can manage it.

Next possibility is to find a working parent with a nanny who is willing to ask her nanny to consider adding your child to her day.

In either of the above situations, you would need to take your child to the home of the person (or work place of the nanny) who would be providing the care.

Another option is to seek out an active retired woman who would act as a "granny nanny" for you - that person might actively be seeking a small additional income to supplement her retirement, and might also have the flexibility you need.

Another possibility is a network of local college students to cover all the hours you'd need. Your job isn't sufficient for sole income, but sharing the duties out might provide you with enough coverage for emergencies.

If none of those possibilities work out, then I'd look at the AP program and try to find a way to manage without an AP car - seek out carpools, etc.

One thing you need to do before you start seeking people out is to set up a sample schedule for a month or two. Make note of days off and the school's inclement weather policy. Show any and all candidates your 2 month calendar and then talk about whether they can cover not only those hours, but the occasional sick day.

Also, will your child be in school through the entire summer? If so, you'd just keep up whatever arrangement you made now. If not, you'll be looking at a lot more hours, and you'll need to mention that.

Cost? You need to determine the maximum you can afford to pay, and what you'd prefer to pay. Then seek out solutions within your budget range. Be up front with the financials of the job(s), and since you aren't seeking out a nanny who would expect a pro level salary, you should manage to find candidates in whatever situation you choose to use.

Good luck![/quote]

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