Homeschooling situation?

Question

I have an 11 y/o that I home school and I'm looking at having to return to the work force due to financial hardships. If I return to work it will most likely be a day shift job. Now I know that with homeschooling I can teach her around my schedule but I need somewhere for her to go during the day. I know daycares that have like before and after school programs for children of her age but not all day. Please help. Thanks~~Lissa

Answer 1

I would recommend letting your local homeschooling support groups know. They'd be the first I'd contact if I were in such a situation. After that, I'd check around for family daycares, maybe even posting a childcare wanted ad in the paper.

Answer 2

Look at enrolling her back into public school for specific subjects only. Not many options unless you pay. Health camps, educational courses etc etc

Answer 3

I think you should look into a registered home.  At 11 there is much of her work that she can accomplish on her own.  However adult supervision is always good.  A registered home is a home that is registered with the state to watch children.  They follow guidelines and rules.  I live in Texas and we have registered homes ( I was registered myself for three years) and I home school.  I own my own business and I have flipped my hours.  I am now open from 2-9 instead of 10-5. You can home school any time, so that is not a problem.  However you don't want her to be bored out of her skull during the day.  If you go with a registered home she might be the 'big kid' but perhaps the care giver would give you a discount providing your daughter be her helper.  Also, she could work during the day doing what she can until you need to help her.

Good luck.