My daughter goes to a special needs private school. My hours at my job are until 5 p.m. but school ends at 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and ends at 2 p.m. on Fridays. I would need someone to pick her up from school and bring her home. She is OK to stay by herself until I'm off work. I do have two dogs, but they would be in the cage so you wouldn't be interacting with them.