Before and after school is the worst IMO, only do it for school closings with kids I took care of for years and even then they can drive me a little up the wall sometimes, I no longer take kids for summer months of school age, it causes too much stress for me and my kids (9 and 11) not fair to them when they have to deal with a school aged kid wanting them to be their playmate every day. Just not a good gig IMO, that being said, it may not be Day care that frustrates you but the route you chose in the field. Either way, you give it a whirl and if you don't like it, do something else, this is def a job you have to enjoy, otherwise you will burn out fast and easy. Contrary to many peoples beliefs....this is not an easy job, and it takes a lot out of any person, especially if you don't truly enjoy it!