In-Home Child Care versus Daycare

During 1970's, women sacrificed by leaving their homes for work for an employer who only paid them approximately one third less than any male worker. Sometimes, these males even have lesser qualifications. However towards the 2000's, women are leaving the workforce so that they can take back the responsibility of raising their children.

But the problem is some do not have the capacity to set up a home-based business or to quit their jobs. Therefore, they have the option of either leaving their babies in daycare or opting to hire a babysitter.

Daycare is an affordable option for working families because available financial assistance is provided to them. Based on my experience, there is no way for a “provider" to give adequate love, care, attention and shower affection to different children who have their different needs all at the same time.

Now picture that your precious child is in that environment where his needs cannot be possibly met 100% and you're supposed to leave him there everyday and you go to work without the feeling of guilt. I think this is impossible because you have the valid reason to feel guilty. You will absolutely feel guilty because you are aware that you are not doing possibly everything you can to ensure that your child receives the best child care available.

Did children who went to daycare for a long time survive? For sure they did but are their potentials tapped, are all their needs met, and did they receive the love they deserved? Think about it, maybe there are other viable alternatives for parents who do not want to leave their precious children in daycare.

Hiring a babysitter or getting a trained nanny to come into your house is one option that enables your child to remain in a safe and comfortable environment. One downside that we have seen and heard about is the fact that some babysitters do tend to to be abusive in the parent's absence. It is therefore suggested, especially with today's technology, that a nanny cam be installed and used. Let the nanny know at the start of his or her work that you have a nanny cam. Anyway, an honest and dependable professional will not have a problem with this at all. But some person will tell you that you are invading your nanny’s privacy. Just always remember, it is your house and your child. You do not have to befriend your provider; it must be strictly a professional business relationship.

Hiring a nanny or babysitter from an agency will give an additional sense of security for your family. Agencies do charge a slightly higher cost but just think of it as you paying for the customary background screening, as well as the guarantee, and feeling of assurance that your child will always be well taken care of while you are at work.

In conclusion, whether it is daycare or in-home child care, the best option is to put your child in a safe environment that is comfortable for him, where he is loved and his needs are met.

See: How to start an in-home childcare service