Pros and Cons of Childcare Arrangements
It is often difficult decision what Child Care arrangement is right for your family.
Here are some things to consider when deciding on a child care.
Day care:
| Pros | Cons |
| Licensed establishment with professional staff | Not enough spots for every child |
| Exposure of the child to new people, children, cultures | Expensive unless subsidized |
| Supervised environment | May be too far from your home |
| Strictly enforced hours |
Live-out nanny:
| Pros | Cons |
| No or little paperwork other than CRA employer account and remittance of wages | Almost impossible to find |
| Acceptable solution if your apartment or house is too small | More expensive than live-in nanny |
| Ability to keep distance between the family and the employee | Cost increases with the number of children |
| Regular hours | No or limited flexibility |
| Children can stay home in familiar surroundings |
Live-in nanny:
| Pros | Cons |
| The cheapest long-term solution | Upfront cost |
| Flexible hours (split hours, weekends, night, etc.) | Requires additional private bedroom |
| Big selection of qualified applicants (many with medical background) | Government program: extensive paperwork and waiting period |
| Children can stay home in familiar surroundings | Luck of privacy |
| Shopping, cleaning available | |
| More close relationship with the Employer & Children |