After-School Care Toolkit
9 templates for building neighborhood childcare circles, nanny shares, and cooperative care arrangements.
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Rotating Care Circle →
3–5 families take turns hosting. Zero cost.
Nanny Share →
2–3 families split a nanny. 60–70% of the solo rate.
Cooperative Model →
One family hosts most days; others offset with contributions.
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Rotating Care Circle
3-5 families take turns hosting all the kids after school. Zero cost. One afternoon per week per family.
Rotating Care Circle Agreement
A fill-in-the-blanks family agreement for establishing a rotating after-school care circle. Covers schedule, backup systems, communication norms, and review dates.
Communication Framework
Shared norms for how the group communicates — which app, response times, how to flag changes, and escalation paths.
Child Information Form
One form per child covering allergies, medical needs, emergency contacts, authorized pickups, dietary restrictions, and household rules.
Emergency Protocols
Step-by-step procedures for medical emergencies, weather events, unexpected closures, and communication chains.
30-Day Trial Agreement
A lightweight starter agreement for the first 30 days — lets families test the arrangement before signing the full agreement.
Quarterly Review Meeting
Agenda template for the 8-week and quarterly check-ins. Covers what's working, what's not, schedule adjustments, and commitment renewal.
How to Find Families Guide
Step-by-step guide for finding compatible families through school groups, neighborhood apps, and community boards.
Nanny Share
2-3 families jointly hire a nanny. Split the cost, share the coverage. Each family pays 60-70% of the solo rate.
Nanny Share Family Matching Questionnaire
Compatibility questionnaire covering schedules, parenting styles, location, budget, and expectations for families considering a share.
Communication Framework
Shared norms for how the group communicates — which app, response times, how to flag changes, and escalation paths.
Child Information Form
One form per child covering allergies, medical needs, emergency contacts, authorized pickups, dietary restrictions, and household rules.
Emergency Protocols
Step-by-step procedures for medical emergencies, weather events, unexpected closures, and communication chains.
Nanny Share Employer Family Agreement
Employment agreement template covering pay structure, tax responsibilities, schedule, sick days, vacation, and termination terms.
Cooperative Model
One family hosts most days; others offset with contributions like meals, backup days, and coordination. Agreed imbalance with accountability.
Rotating Care Circle Agreement
Adapted for cooperative use — covers the host family's responsibilities and other families' offset commitments.
Communication Framework
Shared norms for how the group communicates — which app, response times, how to flag changes, and escalation paths.
Child Information Form
One form per child covering allergies, medical needs, emergency contacts, authorized pickups, dietary restrictions, and household rules.
Emergency Protocols
Step-by-step procedures for medical emergencies, weather events, unexpected closures, and communication chains.
30-Day Trial Agreement
A lightweight starter agreement for the first 30 days — lets families test the arrangement before signing the full agreement.
Quarterly Review Meeting
Agenda template for the 8-week and quarterly check-ins. Covers what's working, what's not, schedule adjustments, and commitment renewal.
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