Where do you get childcare?

Just wondering if there are any nurses affiliated with military or just away from friends and family who have had a difficult time finding care for their little ones for those 12 hour shifts. My husband is military but has been on shore duty for the past 4 years, meaning he doesn't deploy. This last year I had a friend "nannying" for me, but she decided to pursue other avenues. Now I am wondering if I have to sacrifice the job I love for a mon-fri nursing job. It's not that I would mind working mon-fri, but I really like my job and I am feeling stuck, because most places only watch kids up until 1830. My hospital has care for my 4 year old, but only mon-fri and I would still need a before and after for my older boys. Any suggestions?
Try looking on sittercity.com--I've found a couple of sitters on there that have worked out well. And since you're military/DoD, you get free membership.

Quote from MeriwhenTry looking on sittercity.com--I've found a couple of sitters on there that have worked out well. And since you're military/DoD, you get free membership.

Quote from Born_2BRNHow much do you normally pay them?

We are military as well and when I work he is with CDC. Cheaper though but to make it work two children I think $12 an hour is doable. My problem is I don't know how I am able to trust anyone taking care of my kids!

I would look into the CDC as the PP said. I don't know where you are located but usually they are affordable & trustworthy.

He is with CDC now. I think every base has CDC. They are affordable only if your spouse has a low pay grade or you do the drop-in. Otherwise base of your income, yes, combine incomes.

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Quote from Born_2BRNHe is with CDC now. I think every base has CDC. They are affordable only if your spouse has a low pay grade or you do the drop-in. Otherwise base of your income, yes, combine incomes.

Not currently now, but my husband was active military for several years. Is there any of the other wives in the unit/squadron that watch kids? I know that is what several of the other wives did at various duty stations we were at. The other thing you could do is use the CDC if it is a decent one and arrange for a friend to pick up your child at a specified time. We have had similar issues since my husband works various different shifts as a LEO. Hope you are able to work something out!