Hire a "parent's helper" after school. A mature 9, 10 or 11 year old that is too young to babysit but shows maturity. They're old enough to entertain a toddler and keep them busy and young enough to enjoy playing. The parent is still in the house to take care of any 'real' emergencies but there is someone looking after the little ones. This also gives the young person valuable experience toward future babysitting jobs. Win-win!
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