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Childcare after Hurricane Irma

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LEE COUNTY, Fla. -- Class in Lee County is out of session until September 25th, and parents are looking for arrangements for their kids while they go back to work.

Although the county is not providing childcare for residents, several businesses and non-profit organizations are opening their doors for your kids as you go back to work.

In Cape Coral, Tropical Twisters Gymnastics will offer a "Hurricane Camp" next week, for kids as young as young as 4 years old through high school age from 7 A.M. until 5 P.M. Pre-registration is under $30 per day. 

In Fort Myers, the Quality Life Center will also open their doors from 7 A.M. until 6 P.M. for children as young as 2, through high school age. "We have lights, we have air, we're feeding the kids 3 meals a day, they're getting lunch, snacks, dinner, and it gives them a chance to be a kid again," said Operating Office Keesha Allen. 

Also in Fort Myers, the IMAGHistory and Science Center is open. Admission per each child is free with a canned food donation. 

They are also having a camp next week, with limited spots left. It is also under $30 per day. 

The City of Sanibel is offering free child care for it's residents. 

If your child care business is open for students next week, please email News@Fox4Now.com