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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As someone who did this in college and grad school, even finding a reliable student to commit to five days a week will be hard as a students schedule usually varies day to day and week to week. Also, as a PP said, when I did it as a student my studies were my first priority. So, while I loved my families, there were definitely days I had to ask off for unexpected school commitments and I tried to squeeze in my own studying while babysitting whenever I could. Combine this with finals, spring break, and going home for most holidays, you'll be needing a lot of backup care if you go the student route. [/quote]

But with a fourth grader and an eighth grader, isn't having someone there 90% of the time good enough?  I mean, it isn't like having a three year old where they need care 100% of the time.  [/quote]

At that age, it's not about having someone there but more about the kids after school schedule and having to get the kids to certain commitments and activities so yes, dependability matters.

having searched for the same for many years, I gave up. Even at $25 hr I couldn't find someone part time. The closest I ever got was hiring someone at a guaranteed rate of $350 a week for @12 - 15 hours depending on the week but she lasted less than a month because honestly my child hated her and once I got to know her I didn't like her either.  There are less caregivers available for school age because at this age, the caregiver needs to speak English pretty well and be comfortable with shuttling kids around to various activities. [/quote]

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