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[quote=Anonymous]Pros:
- more one-on-one attention than is typical in a daycare
- baby is in a home (or even better - his/her home) and can nap better
- less exposure to germs
- ability to do little "field trips" like stroller walks or story time
- socialization with another child
- more control for the parents - food, schedule, etc. is all set

Cons:
- it can be very difficult to find another family on the same page, in your neighborhood, with the same schedule
- baby can pick up other baby's habits/quirks
- don't really know what the other family is like until you get into it (but isn't that the way any childcare is)
- if you host, your house is essentially a daycare. We feel compelled to keep our house spotless, have babyproofed above what we normally would, our toys/furniture get more wear and tear. 
- ** The biggest, in my opinion: it can be an unstable arrangement. Even if your contract allows for a long notice period (3 weeks to a month), you can find yourself without childcare if the other family bails and you can't afford to pay the nanny or find the other family. Your nanny could also quit. Typically, you don't have those kinds of issues with a daycare center.

I've tried a number of childcare arrangements, and so far, a nanny share is our favorite. For us, the benefits far outweigh the cons. [/quote]

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