Picking the right daycare for your child isn’t easy, especially when it comes to cost. For some families, choosing daycare can be an internal battle between the head and the heart. Bruce Sellery shares his tips on making the decision to put your child in daycare a little bit easier.
Tip one: Cost
The hard truth is that daycare can be fairly expensive for families. The cost of putting your child in daycare comes from multiple factors including age and location. Another thing to look at is whether you are choosing a home daycare or a school daycare as this can also affect the expense. The good news is that daycare does not last forever and the older your child gets, the more likely the cost will go down.
Tip two: Head vs heart
There will always be pros and cons to putting your child in daycare, but it is important to remember you are making this decision because you want what is best for both you and your child. Choosing daycare can be influenced by where you are in your career, where your partner is in their career, how many kids you have or are planning to have, and how it affects your lifestyle overall. Make sure to sit down and write out the pros and cons to help make your decision a little easier.
Tip three: Dealing with judgmental parents
People are quick to judge other people’s parenting style, especially when it comes to daycare. It is great to get insight and advice from others, but it is important to remember that the only person who truly understands your lifestyle, values, and needs is you! Make the decision that is right for you and your child and know that judgement from other parents often comes from them not understanding everything behind your decisions.
Tip four: Finding the right fit
After deciding to put your child in daycare, it is important to check out different options to find the right fit for your child. Asking other parents on their experiences with daycare can give great insight on how they came to pick the right daycare for their child. Just make sure that you are picking a place that is safe for your child and that the daycare meets the proper requirements.
Check out more tips from Bruce Sellery in the video below: