choosing childcare
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NCT's Big Weekend 2010 Choosing childcare Presented by Emily RittnerTRANSCRIPT
Choosing ChildcareEmily Rittner
If there were no schools to take the children
away from home part of the time, the insane
asylums would be filled with mothers.
Edgar W. Howe
NURSERIES
DISADVANTAGESMay have a high staff turnoverNo flexibilityLimited input into your child’s
routineMay have to travel to get thereWon’t take sick children
NURSERIESADVANTAGESCheaper then home based
childcareBroad experience with toys,
equipment, activities and peopleReliable - open at least 50 weeks
a yearCan use childcare vouchersCan accommodate different ages
GRANDPARENTS/FAMILYDISADVANTAGESMoney - can be a difficult area to navigateYour own choices maybe over ruledCan’t claim childcare vouchersChildren may have fewer play-dates
and /or activitiesMay struggle with more than
one child
GRANDPARENTS/FAMILYADVANTAGESYour child will be loved unconditionallyFlexiblePotentially no travellingYear round emergency coverYou don’t have to formally
employ someone
NANNIES/AU-PAIRS ETCDISADVANTAGESWear and tear on your homeHidden costs - drop ins/extra
classes/nanny’s foodCan be hard to assert yourselfHave to pay NI and TAXIf she is sick it can leave you in a
difficult position
NANNIES/AU-PAIRS ETCADVANTAGESVery personalised care and flexibleDoes the child/ren’s laundry, shopping,
cleaning and cookingOften long term - 1year+Can adapt to changes such as a
new babyCan claim childcare vouchers with
an Ofsted registered nanny
CHILDMINDERS
DISADVANTAGESCan be expensive if you need extra hoursCan’t care for a sick childCan’t follow your routines preciselyMay have to travel to get to herMay not be able to accommodate a sibling due to Ofsted guidelines
CHILDMINDERS
ADVANTAGESClear hours and expectationsCan be moderately tailored to your childs
normal routineMay have a lot of experience to help youCheaper then a nanny if you have one childGood access to local playgroups and other activities
Any kid will run any errand for you if you
ask at bedtime.
Red Skelton