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How To Choose a Nanny Over Daycare
In a society where
it is common for both parents to work parents must take
great care when deciding who, and under what circumstances,
their children will be cared for. Often families can
no longer rely on relatives or friends to provide care
for their children and so they must decide: should we
send our child to daycare or hire a nanny?
For individuals who want to maintain
an environment as similar as possible to the traditional
care provided at home the idea of sending their child
to a center for care can be unappealing. Why might parents
consider hiring a nanny instead?
HEALTH
In a report by BBC News it was indicated
that daycare centers can become breeding grounds for
antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria - superbugs
- that can cause repeated respiratory infections.
Daycare centers have been linked to
high rates of respiratory infections - mix that with
the use of antibiotics to counteract these infections
and the lack of hygiene common to young children and
you have an ideal environment for creating resistant
bacteria.
Children in daycare are also more likely
to develop ear infections and suffer from bouts of diarrhea.
While proper cleaning of toys and common areas can improve
the spread of infections the constant interactions of
young children will still lead to a spreading of infection.
Children raised in their home, or the
home of a nanny, will have less exposure to these common
ailments.
FLEXIBILITY
Parents may be required to pay a premium
for after hours care at their daycare. Many daycares
simply cannot provide for extended hours and parents
must make other arrangements for childcare if they are
working late or their shift overlaps the daycare hours
available.
Hiring a nanny can be more suitable
for parents who leave early or arrive home late and
do not want their child to be shuffled from one caregiver
to another. A nanny can also take care of a child who
is ill whereas daycares often, for the health of other
children, refuse care to children who are sick.
Every parent dislikes leaving their
sick child in someone else's care but many do not have
the luxury of taking days off for colds, chicken pox
or other non-serious illness. Having a nanny permits
parents to continue working while knowing their child
is being cared for in the comfort of home.
PERSONAL ATTENTION
While licensed daycares must maintain
a balanced ratio of caregivers to children, hiring a
nanny ensures that your child will have the personal
attention they need.
This is especially true of babies and
preschoolers who require extra care and attention. Hiring
a nanny also allows the parent to make their own decisions
on the food, activities and entertainment they want
for their children rather than accommodating the daycare
program established.
For parents who desire the special service
that nannies can provide it is well worth the time required
to review the cost and available services in your area.
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