Preparing For The Worst – Having A Backup Plan For Childcare

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What kind of backup plan should I have for emergency childcare needs?

Preparing For The Worst – Having A Backup Plan For Childcare

Temp nanny jobs are designed to give families emergency backup care when it's needed. That doesn't necessarily mean someone will be ready to help you out with only one hour's notice! Still, there are on-call nanny temp agencies who will do what they can to help you out with a same-day request. It's good to know that you can rely on a temporary nanny to bail you out of a tight situation, but it's also a good idea to be prepared ahead of time with a backup plan for childcare. Consider some of these ideas:

  • Make arrangements with a neighbor to watch the kids if necessary.
  • Do you have banked hours at work that you can use if you have to? If you find yourself in a pinch for childcare, you might be able to call on a temporary nanny at the last minute, but you still might not make it into work until the afternoon. Plan for backup vacation time, or save some lieu time to use if you absolutely have to.
  • If the grandparents live nearby, consider asking them to help out with last minute child care if needed.

These are really just a few ideas to get you thinking about your back up plan. Remember, temporary child care doesn't always have to come from a professional nanny placement agency, it can come straight from your own neighborhood.

   

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