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[quote=Anonymous]I agree that daycares and nannies both have advantages and disadvantages.  One thing to consider is that if your nanny is sick, you have to arrange for backup care.  If a daycare worker is sick, the center arranges for it, and they usually have regular subs that they use.

I also liked that at a daycare, there are just more eyes and ears.  If you pick a bad nanny, she's all alone with your kids.  At a center, other workers, staff, and parents are around and observing.

Our daycare gets all the kids outside twice a day, weather permitting, and has its own playground.  They also have classes in gymnastics, soccer, Spanish, and sign language that I don't have to organize or pay extra for, as well as special trips to museums and child-appropriate performances at the Smithsonian or local theaters.  The teachers are affectionate with the kids, but they definitely have a (flexible) routine and maintain order.

A good daycare center and a good nanny can both be great options.  Some of it just depends on your baby.  Mine is incredibly friendly and social, so daycare works for her--she loves to be in groups of people.  Other babies may like a quieter environment with fewer people around.  It also depends on your schedule and what works best for your family.  I agree, working on both fronts at the same time is wise, because it can take a while to find good providers either way.

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