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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - thanks for the ideas.  We have two kids under 4 so I have contemplated neighbors but they all have their own kids so it feels like two much to add to the mix.  We do have backup childcare through DH's employer but they say they need 24hrs notice to find someone.  We're outside of DC so there isn't a center we can drop them at that's covered by the program. Is the 24 hr. thing not the case with nanny agencies?  I'd be happy to sign up for one in circumstances like this.  Can they send someone in the morning on a few hours notice?  So today for example, I got the text at 7 and I was supposed to be at work at 9:30.  Is that even possible?  I think I'm maybe more stressed about it because in addition to the financial aspect, I've recently started a new job so I'm worried about missing a lot of time, especially with no notice.  Keep the ideas coming and thanks to all!  [/quote]

When there's so little notice, they try to find some one but there's no guarantee. I've only had to call the morning of once and they tried, but couldn't find anyone to come before noon - at that point, it wasn't worth it to me so I just took the day off.

Big name centers, like Bright Horizons and KinderCare often do have one or more locations within a major metro area that takes drop-ins. You have to register your kid in advance, call as soon as they open, and if they have room for your kid that great - you're in luck, but again it's no guarantee. Sometimes you're just out of luck - my husband and I have split the day to cover when we both couldn't afford to be out for the day. [/quote]

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