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Help a Mom: Evening, weekend child care options

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Published: 2013-03-12 20:47:00
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Posted: March 12

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I received this email from a local mom who is looking for evening and weekend child care options ... but not the "drop in" variety.

Here's what she wrote: Do any of your readers know of good evening and weekend child care options? I don't mean "drop in" centers for date night, rather normal child care options that cater to those with retail/restaurant schedules.

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In addition to the Child Care Services Association (I have used their resources before, VERY helpful), there was a daycare on Duraleigh road in Raleigh that I know used to offer night childcare (for shift workers)
my2cents-justsaying
March 14, 2013 12:58 p.m.
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You can also view this document: http://dcd.dhhs.state.nc.us/NC_CCRR_Directory.pdf to see the referral agency for other counties as well. Each region has a regional database they can access to help you find care that works for your family.
Click to view my profile AMHall82
March 14, 2013 10:14 a.m.
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If she is in Orange, Durham, or Wake County, she can contact Child Care Services Association at [Orange: 919-967-3272], [Durham: 919-403-6950], or [Wake: 919-779-2220] - OR, visit their website www.childcareservices.org to do an online search. They will be more helpful that using the Division of Child Development's website [www.ncchildcare.net] because they can search by facilities [homes & centers] that are open 24 hours or offer "after hour" services. You don't want to rely on a drop-in facility because they are not required to be licensed by the State and are less regulated. Also, using a nanny service or paying a babysitter is most likely to be considerably more expensive that placing the child in regulated care.
Click to view my profile AMHall82
March 14, 2013 10:12 a.m.
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sitterconnection.net
dmj
March 13, 2013 1:49 p.m.
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As a fomer nanny agency owner, we used to offer babysitting services. Many nannies are willing to work on the weekends. I would definately check with some local agencies to see what they offer :)
samandalice
March 13, 2013 11:17 a.m.
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Ncchildcare.net has a search engine for childcare. Click on parents on the home screen then on left side of the page in red it says search childcare. You can put in certain criteria and search from there. These are licensed childcare centers/homes that have to follow state guidelines. Good luck with your search.
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March 13, 2013 11:14 a.m.
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I used to work nights and this was a problem for me too. I found that a reliable high school student is your best option. You can call your local church and they usually have recommendations of kids. You can also check with your local high school guidance counselor for recommendations. Make sure they have taken the Red Cross Babysitting class not only for the skills, but it also shows that they take babysitting seriously. I also met the parents of my sitters so they knew what I expected.
thinkb4speak
March 13, 2013 10:31 a.m.
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lilypony...Thsnk you
321oohaw
March 12, 2013 10:32 p.m.
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google it...
321oohaw
March 12, 2013 10:22 p.m.
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oops, just saw you said you *dont* mean the drop-in...sorry!
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March 12, 2013 9:55 p.m.
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