Anonymous
03/01/2020 07:38
Subject: Nanny or Daycare?
We've done both and I have much preferred daycare. In my opinion the best daycare is as good as the best nanny for 6m+, and my concerns over a mediocre nanny situation are bigger than those over a mediocre daycare situation. Echoing a pp too that I've really loved the daycare community. It's been wonderful to meet new families and see familiar faces in the neighborhood, at the playground, etc. Also, not sure how we've managed but in 3 years at daycare we have only had a handful of sick days with each kid. Not at all what I waa expecting!
Anonymous
02/29/2020 17:45
Subject: Re:Nanny or Daycare?
Definitely a good nanny.
Anonymous
02/29/2020 13:29
Subject: Nanny or Daycare?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The biggest downside of daycare is usually the commute, but in this case the 8 minute walk is so short and sounds pleasant so I would try it out and see how it goes. You can always move to something else later if it doesn't work for you.
(Also, 18/hr and 36 hours a week is not really appealing for a nanny so you will not be getting the best candidates for the job. And a nanny doesn't want to deal with switching off with your MIL as a provider of care.)
OP here. We live in a cheaper area ( Chicago) where the average rates are $15-20 for a good nanny. I know it won't be for a full 40 hours, but we are willing to pay a higher wage. The 5 nannies we interviewed all quoted $16-18/hour.
The nanny will not have to switch off with my MIL. If we hire a nanny, she will work the 4 days ( M-TH, 8-5) that we need. We will only have my MIL care for our son if we put him daycare. The daycare is 2, 3 and 5 days. I will put him in for 3 days since I only work 4 days, and my MIL will watch him the fourth day that we need care.
I would go with the daycare close to you. If it doesn't work out, then get a nanny.