If sick, children can be cared for at home. Care is often available on evenings and weekends. Hours are flexible. Many caregivers will do light housework in addition to child care duties. No transportation is necessary.
Children have the complete attention of the caregiver.
There is an opportunity for children to develop close relationships with their caregiver. It is one of the most expensive types of child care. If the caregiver is unable to come to work or quits suddenly, there is no backup caregiver. It may be very upsetting to children if their caregiver quits suddenly. There is a loss of privacy if the caregiver lives in.