https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:33:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-551436 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:41:04 +0000 brownie 551436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: She was a friend of ours. Craigslist doesn't work for this area. But I could post on a for sale site on Facebook. I just have very high standards. At this point, we are waiting on a call back tomorrow to see if we have care. I think we have figured out a way to cobble together something for this semester. Next semester gets a little less solid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-551112 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:19:16 +0000 T.H.O.U. 551112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: would you consider putting an add on Craigslist or Facebook and seeing what you get? You may be pleasantly surprised with a few good options or everyone will be crazy and you know you need to look for a spot at a center. </p> <p>How did you find your current lady? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550946 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:48:30 +0000 brownie 550946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmenow: dh is the backup plan. The next closest town is over an hour away. Work is only 5 minutes away so that isn't an option. We live in the middle of no where. </p> <p>Just got a few rays of hope: the preschool he is in may be able to shuffle and find him space for him when I have class. Also I heard back from the last CDC and she thinks they might have a spot and will call me in the morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550920 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:13:20 +0000 mrsmenow 550920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about your DH is there anyway he could help until you find a permenant provider. Or look into near by towns- it would suck having to drive, but might be a temporary option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550904 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:50:09 +0000 brownie 550904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: that is all through the CDC on base and even all of the home care is full right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550768 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:36:02 +0000 Mrsbells 550768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry about this, I hope you find someone to care for your child soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550740 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:22:36 +0000 Mrs. Pen 550740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry!!! That is hard and so frustrating...</p> <p>I would be surprised that in a town of 30k there are no nannies either. My town is smaller and when I posted on fb I was looking for child care I received three offers from nannies in one evening. </p> <p>I'd search care.com, sitter city, nannies4hire, and google your town and "nanny agency". </p> <p>Also look up your county's daycare licensure site (it's a .gov site.) And they will list all licensed daycares in your area. See if there are any on that list you haven't called.</p> <p>I'm so sorry you've been put in this position with such short notice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550705 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:00:38 +0000 blackbird 550705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You said it is a military town...you could talk to the FRG on base and see what they have there. Often, many of those women take in children and provide a sort of in-home daycare/nanny situation. Licensed with the state, regular check ups, etc. </p> <p>A 30K town cannot be so small that there isn't some option available that you just haven't come across yet. Don't give up hope! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550646 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:27:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 550646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry you are going through this. I think you might be surprised what you find out there once you are ready to spend some time doing research. Care.com is a great resource (with background checks). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550642 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:25:34 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 550642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: I'm sure there must be someone lovely. I've lived in several towns that size. Maybe spend some time venting and then revisit the idea when you are ready? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550640 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:23:43 +0000 Bao 550640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there anyone you know who works an opposite schedule from you that could help out? Care.com or sittercity.com may be an option to find temporary care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550637 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:21:46 +0000 brownie 550637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have nanny's in this town. It is a small town of about 30k most of which are military or government employees. I work at the college and I wouldn't hire any of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550635 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:20:32 +0000 MrsLilybugg 550635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>HUGS. I like the nanny share idea. Maybe a temporary solution? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550634 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:19:31 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 550634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you nanny share with the other 2 year old? It can be an economical option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-longer-have-childcare#post-550631 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:18:03 +0000 brownie 550631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So we have had a great daycare lady who watched my son. Her son started school this year and she has found a full time job. We have 2 weeks to find a new care situation.</p> <p>I have called every childcare I can find and there are no spots for us or our friends 2 year old. We will have to take time off of work until this gets solved this semester. But I am scheduled for afternoons for the next 2 semesters. I can't find afternoon child care. I can put him in preschool in the mornings 8:15 - 1:00 pm guaranteed. But my school won't change my schedule.</p> <p>I am this close to just quitting. Part of the appeal is that the schedule is slightly flexible. I have been crying all day. I don't want to quit. I love my job but we can't find child care. </p>