Anonymous
06/18/2015 08:03
Subject: Nanny vs. daycare for a 28 month old
Ok I know this is off topic but OP you have a 2.5 year old. Not a "28 month old".
Anonymous
06/18/2015 07:59
Subject: Nanny vs. daycare for a 28 month old
Anonymous wrote:At two, I could see that my child was wanting more daily instruction - what's this letter? how many are these? what letter does your name start with? By two & a half, she needed it. Now that she's three, I can't imagine her not having it every day, for several hours a day.
Can a nanny provide that? Sure, but how many nannies design preschool curriculums or will follow the one you provide? Will your kid enjoy it as much in the format of one-on-one instruction vs at a big table of friends?
Even if you kid isn't yet on you to teach her these preschool skills, she will be in a few months. Since you're doing a big transition now anyway, I'd just go with the transition that will work from now until kindergarten, rather than have a nanny now and then need to find her a new preschool a year from now.
Most nannies who work with toddlers and preschoolers do this...
Anonymous
06/17/2015 15:11
Subject: Nanny vs. daycare for a 28 month old
If you would be moving toward full day preschool by age 4, then you may as well look at a full-day daycare/"school" that has a preschool program she can move into as she ages.
Anonymous
06/17/2015 14:04
Subject: Nanny vs. daycare for a 28 month old
If you can financially swing it, I would take the Nanny route.
She is still quite young and doesn't necessarily need socialization on a daily basis with other kids.
A nanny is best for her because she can continue receiving one-on-one attention on a personal level as well as being able to stay in her own home, sleep in her own bed and play with her own toys.
Kids at this age like personal attention and this would be the best choice for her.
When she turns 3, you can re-evaluate the situation more.
Good luck.
She is still quite young and doesn't necessarily need socialization on a daily basis with other kids.
A nanny is best for her because she can continue receiving one-on-one attention on a personal level as well as being able to stay in her own home, sleep in her own bed and play with her own toys.
Kids at this age like personal attention and this would be the best choice for her.
When she turns 3, you can re-evaluate the situation more.
Good luck.
Anonymous
06/17/2015 14:03
Subject: Re:Nanny vs. daycare for a 28 month old
We really like the flexibility of a nanny and not have to pack up our toddler in the morning. With DS turning 2 in the summer and #2 following shortly after- DS is going to morning preschool and nanny will pick up and drop off. It is a large extra expense but we think it is the best for us and DS.