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In home care instead of daycare. Advice please

futuregrahamfuturegraham
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Hi.  My 4 month old and 2 1/2 year old are in daycare and I'm not really happy with the way things are going there.  I am considering going in with another mom with children the same age as mine and having them watched at my house.  It would be cheaper for us both and I feel they would have better care.  Please give me all the advice you can in this area ranging from how to handle pay (taxes) to anything else you can think of.  I haven't made up my mind yet and want to consider all the pros and cons.  Thank you so much for your input. 
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Re: In home care instead of daycare. Advice please

  • Sam78Sam78

    Your post is a little confusing as it doesn't sound like you're looking for an in home center, but instead a nanny share.  We calculate our nanny's taxes and pay using www.4nannytaxes.com (its a free service).  Finding the right person can be tough, but if you do find them, they're worth their weight in gold, so definitely plan on spending time looking.  If there is a particular teacher at the daycare center you like, this might be a good person to approach or depending on the area you live in, word of mouth may work.

    I prefer having a nanny because I feel like I have more control over what my daughter does during the day and can work more directly with the nanny to focus on what she needs to work on as opposed to a set curriculum.  That being said, there is no set curriculum so you really need someone who knows what they're doing and will be proactive in coming up with activities that educate, entertain, and benefit your children especially with such varying ages.

    This is all that comes to mind right now, perhaps someone else will also chime in.

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  • riv08riv08
    If you aren't happy with the daycare center and think your kids and you would be happy with an in home sitter, by all means do it. I wish I had someone to watch my daughter at home.
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  • carrie4gcarrie4g
    I just did the opposite (switched from a nanny in my home to day care). There are some other things to think of. First off, liability having these additional kids watched in your home. You should call your homeowners insurance regading this one. Secondly, they will trash your home. It is difficult with just 2 kids but when you add more to that, there is a chance the nanny won't be as diligent about keeping things clean, etc. Thirdly, you're going to need arts and crafts and toys to keep them entertained in your home or at least find a nanny who will be creative and bring her own stuff or something like that. Good lucK!
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  • LuvnlifeinCOLuvnlifeinCO

    When DD was 9 mths old I switched her from a daycare to an in-home daycare.  At the center she was sick all the time (5 ear infections, pink eye and 2 colds in 4 mths) which slowed her development.  I found a great lady that watches her 3 days per week and she's only had a one minor cold and development has taken off again. Extra bonus - it's less then half what I was paying before.

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