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[quote=Anonymous]We chose daycare.  A nanny is more expensive, and we weren't excited about a nanny share for a couple of reasons.  A nanny would simplify our morning routine and commute, and it would be nice to have someone handle kid laundry and kid-related cleaning, but we went with daycare because:

(1) no worries if one of the teachers is sick or on vacation--the daycare has a roster of regular subs they call on

(2) more eyes on my kid and on the caregivers--parents dropping by, other staff, etc.--which I found reassuring v. trusting someone I just met to be alone with my kid all day.  I had friends who caught their nannies doing really inappropriate things, including sleeping while the babies they were supposed to be watching were awake, and I worried about that.

(3) socialization and activities--my kid is very social and loves being around other kids all day.  The daycare organizes field trips, special lessons and activities, etc., and has its own playground.

(4) didn't have to deal with being an employer or handling taxes, etc.

Now, this is premised on liking the daycare and feeling that the staff were warm, caring, and competent, and the facility clean and properly equipped.  If your options are daycares that don't give you a good feeling, then that certainly changes the equation.  [/quote]

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