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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're considering a nanny-share for our second baby, and curious to know what folks find to be the pros and cons of this set-up vs. daycare center or in-home daycare.

We sent our older daughter to a daycare center starting at 19mos (I was home with her before that) and were very happy with how it worked out.  We're considering a nanny-share hosted in our house because the logistics of two different drop-offs and pick-ups seem a little daunting.   Some of our questions/concerns are:
 
- is it stressful being someone's employer?
- are costs split equally between host and non-host families?
- how important is it to have similar parenting "philosophies" as the other family
- what happens when one of the kids is sick?
- where does the other baby sleep if you're hosting in your own home?
- what happens when the host family goes on vacation?
- does each family provide its own food/snacks?

Any pros/cons you can share would be so helpful.  Thanks![/quote]

Have you considered how crazy your morning is going to be?  You'll be getting your older child around and out the door as the nanny and other infant come in.  Perhaps you should consider a single family nanny who will be available to care for your older child when there is no school?[/quote]

Our mornings are already hectic-ish, so we figured having a nanny come to us would be easier than doing two separate drop-offs.  Our older DD is 3 and in preschool - she'd go NUTS being at home all day with a nanny.  Having a nanny for just our one baby is not feasible for us, financially.[/quote]

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