How To Choose Your Childcare Arrangement: Daycares vs. Nannies

On-Demand Class · Baby care

Arranging childcare, whether a daycare or a nanny, is one of the most important – and most overwhelming – tasks in working parenthood. By the end of this course, you will feel confident in making that choice for your family.

Class Description

Hey working mama: Are you overwhelmed at the prospect of lining up the childcare you need? Trust me, I get it. As a full-time working mom of three, I know that arranging childcare for your young children and babies is one of the most important—and most overwhelming—tasks related to working motherhood. Especially when you’re approaching it as a first-time mom and you feel like you’ve already been thrown in the deep end with the pregnancy and newborn phases, only to come up against this big, seemingly “life-changing” decision. But rest assured: After taking this mini-course, you will feel empowered to make the right childcare arrangement decisions for your family and know exactly what next steps to take to make that happen. The course will center around the mostly common childcare arrangements for young children – daycares and nannies – and is broken down into the following lessons: Session 1: Choosing Your Childcare Arrangement The Pros & Cons of Nannies vs. Daycares⁠ Questions To Ask Yourself Before Making Your Childcare Decision⁠ How & When To Start Your Childcare Search⁠ Session 2: Navigating Nannies How & Where To Find A Nanny A Recommended Interview Process for Nannies In-Depth Interview Questions for Nannies Session 3: Depending On Daycare How To Find A Daycare The First Step You Need To Take When Searching For Daycares In-Depth Interview Questions for Daycares⁠ Red Flags To Watch Out For In Daycare Facilities Please note: I do not believe that arranging or being responsible for childcare arrangements falls solely on the mother’s or a woman's shoulders. However, my specialty and focus areas revolve around supporting working mothers (not working fathers) which is why this course description and its contents are directed towards women vs. men.

Class Materials

Pen & Paper for Note-Taking The Downloadable Worksheet for Each Session (3 Total)

Sessions Overview

  1. Choose Your Childcare Arrangement: In this lesson, we’ll discuss the most popular childcare options for young children: Nannies and Daycares. We'll review the pros and cons of both and discuss the key questions you need to ask yourself in order to be able to make the ultimate decision about which childcare arrangement you’ll pursue.
  2. Navigate Nannies: If you’re interested in hiring a Nanny, this lesson will walk you through a recommended search and interview process for finding the right fit for you and your family.
  3. Depend on Daycare: If Daycare is the option you plan to pursue for your children, then this is the right lesson for you to get all the information you need to truly feel comfortable vetting and trusting your kids’ daycare.

Your Instructor

Claire Holmes

Claire Holmes is a recovering corporate consultant who helps women embrace working motherhood with confidence and grace. After a decade as a marketing consultant and project manager in the consulting, coaching and legal industries, Claire now serves as a strategic consultant to growing companies. She also helps working moms set themselves up for success through courses, resources and an online community. Her dedication to working moms was born from her own unmet needs. Upon returning to work after having her first son, Claire struggled to find her footing. Between scheduling pump sessions around client calls, her son constantly being sick and learning the true meaning of exhaustion, the transition was overwhelming and exhausting – and ultimately led to burn out. She knew there had to be a better way. Today, years after returning to work (and now with 3 kids), Claire has developed a comprehensive road map for women to make working motherhood a more positive experience. Leveraging her personal and professional experience, Claire empowers working moms to make strategic choices about the management and enjoyment of their busy lives.

Degrees and Certifications

B.A. in Advertising from The University of Georgia

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