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Every parent faces difficult decisions when deciding on childcare options. For those that can afford it hiring a full time nanny is the way to go. There positives and negatives for either option, but overall nanny care trumps daycare for many different reasons. Each parent should look at their own individual situation before deciding, but there are some common considerations that should way into that decision.  

No Forced Schedules

When a parent places a child in daycare they should work their schedule to fit the daycares. They need to arrive at a certain time and if they’re running late at night they face extra charges. These aren’t concerns when a family hires a nanny to care for their children. A nanny comes right to the home of their employee and in many cases, lives there. That means parents don’t have to worry about getting their children up in time, dressed, and out the door. The nanny can take care of getting them out of bed and feeding them their breakfast. There’s no morning rush and a lot less stress.  

Better Time Management

When a parent doesn’t have to worry about getting the children to daycare before they can get to work the demands on their time are reduced. They can develop a regular schedule without the unpredictability of how cooperative the children will be. This allows for better work life balance and a happier work life and home life.  

Focused Care

A nanny can also provide children with more focused care. In most cases daycare centers take on as many children as they’re legally allowed to and individual care can suffer. An argument can be made that they are professionals and better qualified to nurture children, but this isn’t an issue if you use a professional nanny service such as Not Just Babysitters (NJBS). All of their nannies are college educated and fully qualified.  The intense screening system that services like this use ensures that children receive the best individual care.  

Greater Intimacy

When it comes to intimacy daycare centers tend to struggle. That doesn’t mean they aren’t good at what they do, but when you’re trying to care for several children at the same time it’s just not possible to give each child the individual attention they need. A nanny from a service like NJBS offers the same level of professionalism as a good daycare worker and they can provide a child with the intimacy they need. Overtime they can develop a healthy relationship with the child and this can positively influence the child’s development.