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What to Expect: Schedule & Flexibility

Because Dad’s flight schedule and Mom’s hospital rotations change month to month, we do ask for flexibility—and we match that with clear, early communication. You’ll get a monthly outlook as soon as our rosters post, a detailed weekly plan every Friday, and day-before reminders for anything unusual. We’ll always stay within program limits (no more than 10 hours/day and 45 hours/week), and we track hours together so it stays fair and predictable.

Typical Rhythm

Weekdays: ~6:00–8:30 AM for wake-up, breakfast, and school/daycare drop-off; ~5:00–8:30 PM for pickup, dinner, play/reading, bath, and bedtime.
Midday: Off-duty personal time. Please keep your phone on in case of illness, early dismissal, or a rare school closure; if we contact you, we’ll record that time in your weekly total.
Weekends: One or two pre-planned daytime blocks for activities or coverage; we aim to set these in the weekly plan.

Time-Off & Planning

We honor program time-off rules (at least 1.5 days off per week and one full weekend off each month).
Travel/holiday coverage is requested well in advance and mutually agreed.
If a last-minute change pops up, we’ll adjust elsewhere in the week so your total hours remain within the cap.