Choosing childcare requires considering all options, prioritizing children’s safety and well-being. Licensed day care centers offer quality standards, while unlicensed family care provides a natural environment. A live-in nanny can become part of the family.
When choosing childcare, you have many different options. Not all of these are good choices for every family. You should first consider all the options available before choosing the one that is best for your family. Your children’s physical safety and emotional well-being should guide you in choosing appropriate childcare.
Licensed day care centers where parents drop off children before work and pick them up on the way home are popular. An advantage of this type of childcare is that in order to maintain its license, the kindergarten must maintain quality standards set by a government agency. An up-to-date license should be clearly displayed on a wall in a nursery. If you are unsure of a licensed daycare, call your government children’s agency to find out if that particular daycare is in good standing.
Many parents enjoy the organized activities such as crafts, music, and sports games found at licensed group day care centers. Licensed childcare providers must provide supervision of children at all times. One disadvantage is that licensed group day care is usually more expensive than unlicensed family day care.
Unlicensed family care usually consists of a mom who, in addition to caring for her own children, also watches another child or two in her home. If you have a trusted friend with the kids and you like her parenting style, this could be a good childcare option to consider. The advantage of this type of care is that it is done in a natural family environment. Children close in age can socially interact and play together. One drawback in many unlicensed family care options is the lack of interaction with adults and organized activities.
For families with an extra room or basement suite for a nanny’s accommodation, a live-in nanny is often the preferred childcare option. The children are looked after at home by the live-in carer who, in many cases, becomes part of the family. Room and board also pay for the majority of the nanny’s salary, so this could be another plus for families. Childcare providers may also be responsible for cleaning and cooking duties, but these require extra pay. It is best to look for an experienced nanny who loves children and fits well with your family’s values and lifestyle.
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