https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 03:23:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-vs-daycare#post-542880 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:48:44 +0000 T-Mom 542880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were wary of nannies since we had no personal recommendations due to just moving to the area. We chose day care because of the oversight it provides. Many teachers and accountability was a plus for us. If we had known someone we trusted who had a great recc, we would have considered it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-vs-daycare#post-542643 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:38:15 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 542643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mister was a sahd for the first two years. Then we had a nanny. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-vs-daycare#post-542486 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:12:03 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 542486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really a fan of daycares because of the socialization and activities. However, if you can afford a nanny PLUS all the extra activities that take the baby outside the house then a nanny is great. I like the idea of a nanny because the baby is not stimulated all day with other children and having to participate, to me there seems to be more downtime. I'm going to go with nanny, you have more control. FOOD in your Pro column sealed the deal for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-vs-daycare#post-542459 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:06:46 +0000 pui 542459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if I could/had to choose, I'd pick Nanny. If not that, In-home daycare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-vs-daycare#post-542452 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:05:29 +0000 travelgirl1 542452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would prefer a nanny because I'd love the one-on-one attention. Are there any other kids you know nearby for playdates to help with socialization, learning to share etc? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-vs-daycare#post-542431 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:02:04 +0000 Mrs. Cat in the Cradle 542431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nanny or nanny share if I had to personally. The daycares in my price range here aren't very good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-vs-daycare#post-542313 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:42:01 +0000 Mrs. Pen 542313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Let's create a list of pro's and cons! I may have the option of either come fall. I've had three people offer to be my nanny when they heard I was looking for daycare and they're all willing to work with me regarding pay. </p> <p>Nanny:<br /> - Cobi can easily keep his nap schedule<br /> - one-on-one care<br /> - eats our healthy food at home<br /> - usually more $$<br /> - can go out for field trips<br /> - nanny can possibly help with light clean up during naps<br /> - in home, so it's more comfortable<br /> - less likely to get sick</p> <p>Day care:<br /> - more opportunities for socialization<br /> - along with socialization, learning to share, get along with others, "make friends"<br /> - usually cheaper than a nanny<br /> - often there is structure/routine<br /> - sometimes more activities or "program" with learning opportunities<br /> - pay is per day/week so if I need an extra hour it doesn't matter (assuming he's there 8 hours a day)</p> <p>What else? What did/would you choose? </p>