How To Choose Between Daycare And Nanny? – Being Parents

When choosing a childcare arrangement for our children, we, the parents, must  take into account the smallest details. Of course, our preferences and our family situation will play a big part. We will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of daycare and nanny below.

Leaving the baby at home is a very difficult option for some mothers. Once the maternity leave ends and the breastfeeding period has passed, it’s time to resume professional activity.

At this point, the mother and her partner will want to be sure of who will take care of their child. The choice between daycare or nanny often raises many questions. Several points must be evaluated, such as the quality of the care, the service and, logically, the cost.

What to choose for the care of my child: the daycare or the nanny?

In order to offer a small but valuable help to mothers who are faced with this decision, we will list the pros and cons of both options.

Daycare centers: advantages and disadvantages

Day care centers are professional establishments dedicated exclusively to childcare. The main benefits they offer parents are:

For

• It’s a more economical alternative to hiring a stay-at-home nanny.
• The employees of the daycare are trained people, with a vocation and chosen especially to carry out this work.
• The safety and hygiene criteria are framed. It’s still good that you check it out for yourself every now and then.
• Constant control. Some establishments have cameras. So, thanks to an interface and a password, you can see your baby from your computer.

• You can share opinions and experiences with other parents.

Against

• You will have to take it out of the house  every day and thus expose it to difficult climatic conditions.
• He can catch a cold or other illnesses.
• It will not enjoy personalized care.
• Finally, he may feel intimidated in  a new environment and by so many unfamiliar people.

Nanny: advantages and disadvantages

Hiring a nanny can be beneficial in many situations. Here is a list of the benefits of this service.

For

• The child stays at home. It is more comfortable and safer.
• This prevents the contagion of diseases and exposure to the sun, rain and cold.
• The bond with the person in charge will develop much more quickly. In fact, the bond between the baby and their nanny is much stronger if the latter receives good treatment.
• You can set unusual hours  for special occasions.
  

  Against

  However, this service has its share of drawbacks.

• It is often difficult to find a nanny who, in addition to being responsible and doing her job well, manages to bond with the child.
• As a rule,  this personalized service is more expensive than that offered by a daycare center.

• Beyond the trust that there can be, it can be hard for you to have someone you don’t know in your home every day.

What if we leave your child with a loved one?

It can be a temporary option that helps you out if for some reason you can’t find a daycare or nanny. However, it is not recommended to use this alternative permanently. Certainly, it has its advantages: the children will love it – at the beginning – and you will be serene.

However, the reason why this doesn’t work in the long run is simple. Although the grandmother, an aunt, or any other family member will volunteer,  caring for a baby requires complete care.

At first, the loved one may not realize the responsibility this entails or may underestimate it. However, over time, his lifestyle will be affected and this is where the problems will arise. In addition, money matters will be a difficult subject to discuss.

Finally, it should be noted that the fact that each family has its own preferences and experiences. Therefore, one solution cannot apply to all families. Ultimately, the choice will be up to the parents. They will need to assess the situation regularly to make the necessary changes.