DH and I can't agree on this issue. We have access to a backup care system at a subsidized cost when LO is sick so we don't miss work time. Options are in home care at an hourly rate or center based care. We can actually use our old nanny through the in home care option, but she has yet to be available when LO is home sick.

I am uncomfortable with someone we haven't met before taking care of LO when she is sick, and would rather us use our sick or PTO time to stay home with her. DH feels like it inconveniences his coworkers, etc too much for taking sick time when he has an option (backup care) to work. We both work in healthcare with patients, but neither of us are critical essential staff that would cause a major crisis to not be at work. We don't live near any family and haven't made friends yet in our new town, so those aren't options.

What do you think? Who are you comfortable with taking care of your LO when they are sick if family isn't an option?

ETA: Neither of us can work from home (patient care!) so that is unfortunately not an option.