Anonymous wrote:OP, I'm going through the same decision right now. We LOVE LOVE LOVE our nanny, but I just got a spot in a great day care / preschool. My child will be 2, but I can't help to think that's still a little young for a structured day of school. But if I don't take the spot, we won't get in for the age 3 group, since most just keep going.

The cost difference will be about $11k a year. But day care = more days off (closures) and more illness.

I'm really torn - our provider is priceless, but there is more flexibility with day care in the LONG run, since DC has so few options. Blech. Good luck!