Nanny Needed : Nanny vs. Daycare. What’s Better for Your Child?

It’s a blessing if you have a grandparent nearby or family who could help you with taking care of your child. If there is none, the two most popular choices for childcare are nanny and daycare.

Choosing the right childcare strategy can be a bit challenging especially for new parents. To help you, we have rounded up some of the major differences between hiring a nanny and daycare so that you can make an informed decision based on your needs and budget.

Aside from taking care of the kids, most if not all nannies can also handle basic household chores such as cleaning and cooking and laundry for the child.

Pros:

-A nanny is highly skilled in taking care of kids including a newly born.

-Work in your home, which means that your kids will be in a familiar and safe environment.

-You could structure the hours of the nanny to fit your schedule. You could hire part-time, full-time, live in or live out. A nanny is typically more flexible to cater to your unscheduled needs especially if you have a full-time nanny. For example, if you need to work overtime, you can simply call your nanny and inform her that you will be going home late. Of course, it’s a good idea to compensate the nanny for the extra hours she will be working while you work overtime.

-Can do other household duties such as cleaning, cooking, doing the dishes and other light housework. Of course, you need to clearly communicate this before hiring.

-A nanny offers customized care and attention. As the nanny will solely take care of your kids, she can customize the care and attention she provides based on your expectations and instructions.

-If you have a single child, a nanny can be expensive. But if you have two or multiple kids, it can be a budget saver as opposed to paying individual tuition fees in a daycare center.

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