Child-Care Choices Guide:

Pick the Child-Care Option That Works for You

You've placed a want ad for Mary Poppins, but you're not sure of the best answer to your child-care prayers. Is a nanny your best bet? Would a daycare center better suit Junior? Our Child-Care Choices Guide offers the pros and cons of different scenarios to lead you to the best solution for your family.

Hiring a Nanny

Hiring aNanny
Click here to learn more about the basics, advantages, disadvantages and other things to consider when considering hiring a nanny.

 

 

Hosting an Au Pair

Hosting anAu Pair
Click here to read our Au Pair message boards to learn more about this option.

 

Family Day Care

FamilyDay Care
Click here for a day-care provider checklist.

 

Center-Based Childcare

Center-Based Childcare
Click here to learn more about the basics, advantages, disadvantages and things to consider when considering center-based childcare.

 

Babysitting Cooperative

Babysitting Cooperative
Click here for more information about babysitters and why it might be the best choice for your family.

 

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