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Nanny in New York or Daycare?
ILLNESS
Nanny: It's awful when our little ones are sick! We all know how important it is to recover in the comfort of our own home! The tender loving care and focus your nanny provides your child will allow you to continue working uninterrupted, and assured that your child is being cared for and comforted - chicken soup and all! Your nanny will surely keep you very informed on your child’s progress throughout the day and know how to tend to the situation at hand appropriately.
Daycare: With so many children in one classroom, it is not surprising that so many children become sick quickly and often! One child spreads germs to another so easily; sooner or later you receive the dreaded call at work requesting that you pick up your child from school immediately and “he/she must have a doctors note to return to school”. Now, you or your spouse have to scramble to take time off from work and arrange alternate childcare arrangements and possibly even arrange an unnecessary doctors visit for the common belly ache.
HOME
Nanny: Your home is exactly where your ABC NYC nanny will arrive each day (live out) or wake up each morning (live in)! Your nanny works around your schedule and your family needs! One of the many favorable reasons for having a nanny come to your home is that you don't have to worry about packing diapers, baby food, favorite toys, bottles, or any other essential items your children will need throughout the day. Your nanny comes to you! Wonderful.
Daycare: Like any other business, daycares have certain hours of operation, leaving you with little flexibility. Daycares also require you to bring certain items for your children, which can make your morning even more hectic by packing bibs, wipes, pacifiers, extra formula just in case, blankets, jackets, sweaters, hats etc… the list is endless! Attempting to get your children ready for daycare while keeping an eye on the clock to make sure you get to work on time is very stressful for most parents indeed!
ACTIVITIES
Nanny: Many parents request that their nanny read with their child each day, sing with them, color with them, allow them to do arts and baking together. The schedule and activities that you request for the nanny to implement for your child is completely in your control! Your child will be able to potty train, learn the alphabet, and even count in the most fun ways that you deem appropriate!
Daycare: Naturally, daycares need to follow a certain criteria and class curriculum for the daily events. It is really quite a task to keep a grouping of 12-20 children safe not to mention learning independently. The opportunity for quiet reading time or baking together is really not an option in such a large class of children. Although the teachers are likely very well meaning, it is an impossibility to provide the individualized attention in a classroom environment similar to what can be found at home with a private nanny.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Nanny: Does your child love the outdoors? Does a trip to the local park or playground make your little ones eyes light up? How about playing outside sports? Your children will love all of the outdoor time going to the local park or walks with your nanny! Getting fresh air is essential to a healthy and happy day.
Daycare: While some daycare centers may have a small recess area outside; the children are only permitted to spend a very limited amount of time outside because of safety control. Anytime a large group of children are playing outdoors, the possibility of roughhousing increases quite quickly. It is difficult to manage more than 15 to 20 children at a time! Therefore daycares must limit the amount of outdoor recreation for each class to very small increments.
SIBILING INTERACTION
Nanny: Your children are able to spend quality time together with their siblings! Your nanny will provide educational and fun activities for your children to do together! This in turn allow your children to stay well connected to one another every day thus creating strong bonds that will last forever!
Daycare: Every daycare center is required to separate the children in the center by age. Unfortunately, this means that siblings are placed in different classes, and do not have the opportunity to see each other frequently if at all throughout the day. How sad!
CALL YOUR CHILDREN
Nanny: Summertime? Snow Day? Do you wonder what your child may be doing right now at this immediately moment? Isn’t it nice to be able to be in direct contact with your nanny and children at all times? Many parents like to call intermittently throughout the day to check to see how their swimming class went, or how their play date went earlier today with the neighbor down the street. Children just love to hear from Mom and Dad; it’s the next best thing to you being home! After all, you are the most important person in their lives and they love to get the surprise call from you each day! Just hearing the joy in your child's voice is sure to put a smile on your face and make your workday a little less stressful!
Daycare: Unfortunately most daycares are unable to accommodate a daily private call to your child. It disturbs the routine of the class and is not often welcomed by the staff. Reasonably the school needs to keep consistency in managing the next activity or structure and therefore the ability to have your child accept a personal call from you is just not an option.
ONE ON ONE ATTENTION
Nanny: Individualized attention is probably the BEST part of having a nanny in your child’s eyes! Your nanny will interact with your child one on one and focus on all of your child's needs and interests. This can include coloring, reading and music! Your child receives superlative care when in the hands of a career nanny! The activities implemented by your nanny enrich your child's life and promote positive reinforcement!
Daycare: In a classroom environment with a high student to teacher ratios; the amount of time given to each student privately is inadvertently extremely limited due to the needs of all the children being so vastly different.
VACATION NANNY
Nanny: It is wonderful to take a vacation with your family! Vacationing promotes quality time as a family unit. Sometimes though, it is difficult to spend quality time with your spouse or take the necessary time for that well deserved massage. Nannies can make your retreats even more enjoyable by traveling with you! You can spend time alone with your spouse, or pamper yourself while your children are in the care of a qualified professional! Your nanny will help you have a worry-free and relaxing vacation!
Daycare: Unfortunately you can’t bring the daycare with you on vacation. So, although you are likely still paying for the spot daycare is holding for your child you really have no benefit of services while away out of town – the childcare is completely up to you!
HOMEWORK HELP
Nanny: Homework assistance can also be a tremendous help for parents. ABC nannies are highly qualified childcare professionals with a focus towards stimulating the minds of your child(ren). In addition to tutoring, they are also capable of organizing all important letters and notices for your review each day to keep you informed.
Daycare: It is evident that not much can be accomplished academically through after school venues. Your children may have a great opportunity to have free play and interact with other children on a social level; but homework still needs to be done. This frequently becomes a challenge to parents after having already worked a long day. This can also be a burden on the children after having attended a full day of school and an afternoon of fun and games. Exhaustion starts to kick in limiting you and your child’s ability to focus on the educational aspects expected for the evening routine.
