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[quote=Anonymous]AP program doesn't sound like it would fit the hours/needs for your family. As you've seen on the board, the 45 hours rule is a program limit. Families that go beyond this are breaking the rules of the program and inevitably run into challenges as you're pushing the boundaries of what's allowed. I can't think of an agency that would allow this. Our current AP told us that she was asked about how to handle being asked to work extra hours on weekends at her visa interview. I don't know of any agencies that would turn a blind eye to a family that's looking for care that is 45+ hours.

Also, its naive to think the AP is just going to hang around in the evenings after dinner and be around to "help" after a long day.  When our AP is off-duty after a long day with toddler and preschooler, she's in her room or off doing her own thing. She's not around after dinner chatting or helping out more in her off time.  I can see APs with older kids hanging out more, but caretaking for young kids is exhausting and most need time to rest and recharge at the end of the day. [/quote]

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