Avoid The Nanny Trap

Avoid the TRAP!
How to choose the right type of childcare that is right for your child

Do you feel trapped with your childcare options? As the new school year rolls around, many parents began to panic as they try to select the right childcare for their children. It may seem easy to take the easy road and select a childcare option that may not be best for the child or the family’s needs. Avoid the trap! There are many alternatives to traditional daycare and after school programs. It just takes a little time and effort to research the alternatives.
Discuss with your spouse:
What alternatives do we have regarding basic childcare? Alternative care can be hiring babysitters, on-site childcare at work, nannies, swapping childcare with neighbors, family members, or enrolling your child into an in home-daycare).
Do you want to hire a full or part-time, live-in or live-out caregiver to work in the home (nanny or babysitter)?
Do you want to register your child in a daycare or preschool setting (church, non-domination, private, or Ga Pre-K)?
Do you want to hire a baby caregiver or temporary caregiver for your infant on a temporarily basis until your child is old enough to enter daycare?
Do you have a budget in mind? If so, what works best for your budget and needs?
Do you need help deciding which type of caregiver would best suit your needs?

Do you need help deciding which type of caregiver would best suit your needs?
Do you want to go on a date with your spouse this weekend? A babysitter might be the answer!
Do you need a full-time or part-time professional caregiver to watch your children? A live-in or live-out Nanny may fit your needs.
Do you need help with your children when traveling on vacations? A traveling babysitter might be just the thing to help you!
Do you want a professional caregiver to teach your children etiquette and assist in home schooling or teaching? A governess might fit the bill!
Do you feel pulled in more than one direction when it comes to driving your children to after school activities? A driver or nanny might elevate your driving worries.
Do you need help during the night with your new baby? A Baby Caregiver would help solve your nighttime worries.

When making a childcare decision, it is always a good idea to ask, “What is my gut feeling about hiring someone to work in my home verses placing my child into a traditional daycare?” It is a good idea to evaluate your feelings and ask yourself why you may be hesitant or anxious about one of the childcare options.

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