I am a teacher so last year when my daughter was in preschool, she went to a preschool/daycare. She had two hours of instruction in the morning and then two in the afternoon. We loved it. I would take her around 7:30 and pick her up around 4. This year I was lucky enough to move to a part time job and make about the same income as full time last year. So this year I am able to take and pick her up she starts school at 8 and ends at 2:30. I suggest finding a preschool/daycare for when you child is 3. They will learn so much and have lots of fun.