I tried going back to school about a month ago, and I discovered that there aren't any evening child care services in my area. Well, let me qualify that- there aren't any certified, licensed, evening child care services in my area. I got a little angry about that, and when I get angry, I become the missionary, trying to find a good reason why.
So, I started researching. I researched and researched and could find no feasable reason why there isn't any evening child care centers. I wrote the Program Administrator of the state Child Care Services, and I was sent an e-mail that said something to the effect that there's just not enough need for such a center.
Which I think it kind of weird. After all, I can't POSSIBLY be the only single parent that wants to go to school or work nights, and yet I can't because I can't find safe, quality child care, right?
Maybe just no one tries...because you just can't?
I've toyed with the idea of opening my own center......
I'm kind of rambling, making a pointless post on a single parent site in hope that someone in a similar situation will read it, I guess.....

Primo, your case is not pointless! I too went back to school a couple of years ago and in the beginning it was really rough going! However, my college is now offering more and more internet and study at home courses. Look into that option, it really is worth it. If your school does not yet offer these types of courses, research and find out who you can talk to about the possibilty. Also, does your school have a Single Parents Club? If so, JOIN! This is a great way to network with other single parents and come up with possible solutions to child care problems. My club is going to hold a seminar soon on co-oping, basically,child care swapping.

Whatever you do, don't become discouraged, getting that degree will be the difference in you and your childrens lives! I wish you the best of luck!

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I am right there with you...I had to move back home (lived in Kentucky) just so that I had some help with the child care for my son. I thought that I had someone to watch Graysen before I came back. I had talked to the daycare to see if anyone would be interested in watching my son on the weekends and at night..and one person came forward...unfortunatley, it only worked out for a week, and the girl quit without giving me a notice..I was stuck and had to quit the job that I was at only a week.
If you have a job that is 9-5 persay, you are screwed there too, because if your child has appointments on a regular basis, mine did, he is bi-polar, they will only let you do so much, no matter what.
It is a real mess when it comes to child-care. Whoever thought about evening child-care and stuck with it...could make a killing!!!
I hope that you find what you are looking for.

I have the same problem. I have a 14 year old that has prolems, like bi-polar, etc and a 2year old. I work swing shift and have a problem finding daycare or should I call it nightcare. I live in a 24 hour a day adult town, it seems like children are an outcast. my town only has one licensed daycare open til three am, but the kid has to be over 2years old. I am rambling , sorry. take care bye bye

I'm a Christian so this approach may not work for all of ya'll..however have y'all thought about calling churches and asking if there's anyone available? They go out of their way to help people. I'm going to do that when I move back to Va. in a couple of months and hopefully someone will help. I knwo that in the church I'm in now here in Pa. there are people that will go out of their way to make sure that those who need help receive it. Not all churches are that good..but it's an awesome idea

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Though He slay me yet, I will hope in Him...Job 13:15