{"id":2660,"date":"2019-02-13T06:06:35","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T14:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/?p=2660"},"modified":"2020-09-25T10:45:07","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T18:45:07","slug":"pros-cons-of-childcare-programs-for-babies-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2019\/02\/13\/pros-cons-of-childcare-programs-for-babies-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros &#038; Cons of Childcare Programs for Babies &#038; Toddlers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2659 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20107a-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20107a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20107a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20107a.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Setting up childcare for your baby or toddler is a big decision. You want her to be safe, happy, and in an environment where she can thrive. An increasingly popular option is childcare programs, like daycare or infant and toddler care at preschools.<\/p>\n<p>What do the experts say about the pros and cons of this option? Although research in this area is notoriously mixed, studies have drawn some conclusions:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Highlights:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are research-based pros and cons of childcare programs for babies and toddlers:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of childcare programs:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care is consistent and runs on schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality programs offer varied stimulation, meaningful interactions, and age-appropriate activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babies and toddlers who attend quality programs have a slight edge over other children when it comes to language and cognitive skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents develop better social networks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drawbacks of childcare programs:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attending a childcare facility often results in illness. When children get sick, they\u2019ll likely ask parents to keep them at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s less individual attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting lists are common.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare programs can be costly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare facilities often face high staff turnover, which can make it difficult for children to form healthy attachments.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Childcare Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Safety<\/strong> \u2014 Licensing requirements for childcare facilities include safety measures and inspections that ensure compliance. In comparison, in-home daycare (an individual who cares for a small group of children in their home) tends to be less regulated, and nannies and family-member care require no regulation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consistent Care<\/strong> \u2014 Unlike nannies or other caregivers, childcare programs run on schedule even if a teacher is sick or on vacation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Less Expensive than a Nanny<\/strong> \u2014 While childcare programs are, on average, more expensive than in-home daycare or a family member who may care for your child for free, it can be half or even one-third the cost of hiring a nanny.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stimulation<\/strong> &#8211; Quality childcare programs for babies and toddlers offer plenty of varied stimulation through movement, meaningful interactions with adults, play materials, outdoor time, and both <a href=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2018\/03\/23\/structured-and-unstructured-play-whats-the-difference-why-does-it-matter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free-play and organized activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age-Appropriate Care<\/strong> &#8211; Quality childcare programs separate children and tailor their care, play materials, and activities based on age. An option like in-home daycare may not be able to do this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skill Acquisition<\/strong> &#8211; Research shows that babies and toddlers who attend high-quality childcare programs have a slight edge over other children when it comes to language and cognitive skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social Support for the Family<\/strong> &#8211; Parents who send their children to childcare programs develop <a href=\"https:\/\/greatergood.berkeley.edu\/article\/item\/how_childcare_boosts_social_capital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">better social networks<\/a>, which is linked to numerous benefits including better mental and physical health, and even stronger job prospects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consistent Location<\/strong> &#8211; If you choose a preschool with infant and toddler programs, your child can stay in one place until she\u2019s ready for kindergarten. This can make stages like separation anxiety easier to get through, and create a general sense of belonging and security for your little one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drawbacks of Childcare Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Illness<\/strong> &#8211; Especially for infants, who haven\u2019t built up their immune systems yet, attending a childcare facility can result in easily catching colds and other contagious illnesses. If your child gets sick the facility will likely ask you to keep her home, which means you\u2019ll need to take the day off or find alternate childcare until she is well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Less Individual Attention<\/strong> \u2014 Compared with nanny or family-member care, teachers at most childcare facilities care for at least three children at a time (often more).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waiting Lists<\/strong> \u2014 It\u2019s common for quality childcare programs to be full and unable to guarantee your child a spot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong> \u2014 While considerably less expensive than a nanny, childcare programs can cost a pretty penny. Prices vary depending on where you live, but the average cost of a full-time, quality childcare program for babies and toddlers in the U.S. is about $11,000 per year. Costs can also creep up if you\u2019re late picking up your child, or if she is sick and you miss work or pay someone else to stay home with her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High Turnover<\/strong> &#8211; This is a common drawback of childcare programs, especially for infants, who rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2016\/08\/31\/healthy-attachment-brighter-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">attachment<\/a> to caregivers for optimal development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quality Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may have noticed we said \u201cquality program\u201d a lot! If you decide to send your baby or toddler to a daycare or preschool, head over to this articleto find out what makes a childcare program a quality one.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Setting up childcare for your baby or toddler is a big decision. 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