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Finding quality childcare can be a major parenting challenge. In essence, you're looking for a mommy or daddy substitute — someone who will nurture, love, cuddle, play with, and care for your child ...
www.babycenter.com/0_childcare-options-pros-cons-and-costs_5937.bc
Upside: Good table comparing various childcare options
Downside: Busy page
* Taking off for maternity leave in nanny share * Liability in nanny share situation * Logistics of a Share * Child Not Adjusting to Nanny Share * When the Share isn't Working * Trouble Finding ...
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/childcare/nanny/nannyshare.html
Upside: Summary of user advice on sharing a nanny
Downside: Range of answers
What are the advantages of daycare? What are its disadvantages? The bottom line
www.babycenter.com/0_daycare-centers-advantages-and-disadvantages_6050.bc
Upside: Short article with good detail the pros and cons of daycare centers
Downside: Busy page
A new baby brings a new dilemma: how to pay for child care. There are more options than you might realize.
articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/RaiseKids/7waysToCombatCrazyChildCareCosts.aspx
Upside: Advice on managing child care sots
Downside: None
* Affordable Daycare? * Home-based Day Cares and Preschools for under-3s * Nannies * Parents & other relatives * Teenage Babysitters * Occasional Babysitters
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/childcare/cost.html
Upside: Summary of user advice on childcare costs
Downside: Some information is Berkeley-area specific
Though your due date may be weeks (or months) away, it’s not too soon to consider what’ll work best for you and your (growing) family.
www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/work-issues/your-return/child-care-options.aspx
Upside:Good explanation of various child care options
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information
The Difference Between Nannies and Au Pairs We must realize that the choices we make in regard to childcare will affect our entire family.
www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/stlouis/childcare.htm
Upside: Helpful advice and information about nannies and au pairs
Downside: Text heavy page
If you want your children to stay in your home and receive consistent care from one person who will grow to know and love them, then you are likely looking for an in-home caregiver or nanny.
parenting.ivillage.com/tp/tpchildcare/0,,8g5gjphg,00.html
Upside: Detailed article on hiring a nanny
Downside: Busy page
Before we can take you to this directory, we need to know your location. Choose your region from the list below.
www.babyzone.com/local/default.asp?url=/parentresources.asp?prid=403
Upside: Local directory for childcare providers
Downside: Many ads; many clicks to view information on the site
Useful information on the childcare options available for your baby, including childminding, nannies, nursery or relatives and friends.
www.askbaby.com/childcare-options.htm
Upside: Some helpful baby child care advice divided up by type
Downside: Limited depth of information