How do you find child care for shift work on a regular basis?

Question

I checked the paper, put up ads. Tried teenagers (they are all in eveing and weekend sports nowadays). Raised my wage even. My daughter is very well behaved and when i did get a stitter they loved her. Also the ecomony is so bad that kids can get a job at the coffee shop for $9 an hour! I moved here 6 months ago and just can't find regular babysitters for shift work

Is this a common problem? Do you find this? I am a single mom and no family in town

my new town is only 7 000 people

Answer 1

My husband owns a business where the employees are shift workers. Lots of them have kids and it is difficult for them to find childcare sometimes. Most of them grew up in this town though so they always end up dumping the kids on the parents if their sitter drops out at the last minute.

Per your last post, I think you should go back to school. You'll get financial aid while you're in school, and most universities (at least the two I attended) have daycares. And when you're done you'll be able to get a much more stable and better paying job.

Answer 2

Where I live there are a lot of people who work shift work. The local day cares noticed this and expanded their hours. I am sure you have already searched all the daycares but have you brought this to their attention. Ask them if they would be willing to extend their hours if there were enough people. Also, ask some of your co-workers who have children were their kids stay at. They may have suggestions for you. I hope this helps.