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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I work in a daycare and have a different opinion than the previous provider.  I think daycare is safest.  As another poster pointed out, having just one adult at home is scary to me.  How do you know what goes on? [b]Plus, what if nanny gets sick?[/b]  In a daycare, there are multiple people watching out for the children.  If a provider gets sick, there are substitutes.  [/quote]

+1 to the bolded (this is PP from 2/1, 14:15). Very valid point - you will need back-up care with a nanny, or else be able to take off work last-minute when nanny can't come to work.

Regarding the other issue of a 1:1 adult/child ratio being risky - I guess this is valid in the unlikely scenario of the nanny having a sudden medical emergency. IME our nanny always takes a sick day if she's having such a "rough day" that she can't care for our child. I'm not sure the rest of the explanation is a ringing endorsement of day care - I certainly hope they aren't coming to work sick or unable to carry out their jobs and others having to cover. As to "who knows what goes on" - well, you do have to thoroughly vet a prospective nanny and ideally observe her with your baby and/or other children before hiring, then work to develop trust. That's why I recommended not getting a nanny unless it's for a longer period of time, at least 6 months or a year IMO.[/quote]

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