Daycare parents: would you choose a nanny if you could due to covid?

[Anonymous]

We could afford a nanny but are sticking with daycare. My son is 2.5 and I think he needs the socialization and structured activities. We had him in a nanny share when he was younger and it was fine, but I didn't feel like he was learning anything - the nanny was a good babysitter but that was it. His language blew up when he went to daycare. And without the ability to go to the library, playgroup, storytime, etc. it would be even worse. I also don't want to have to police a nanny to make sure she is social distancing with other nannies, not coming to work sick, washing my son's hands when they go to the playground, etc. - I don't like confrontation/micromanaging and would rather leave that to the daycare center admin.

If we had a perfect nanny that I trusted completely that would be a different story, but that is not the situation, at least for me.

[Anonymous]

No way, but we LOVE our daycare. If we didn’t, my answer might be different. Also, if I had a toddler (like a two year old) and an infant, a nanny might be preferable. Our youngest is four, and so for him, the chance to play with friends and his awesome teachers is a much better fit than a nanny.