Advantages of Group Care Staff has experience and education in early childhood and group care. A sufficient number of adults is available for supervision and individual attention. Child care centers are usually open year-round and are not impacted by teacher vacations and illnesses. Activities are planned and are age-group appropriate. Centers and nursery schools are usually in spaces specifically designed for child care.
Parents have access to a community of other parents.
Disadvantages Of Group Care Centers usually cannot accommodate parents' needs for early, late, or flexible schedules. Most centers and nursery schools cannot accommodate sick children. Some children, especially if under age three, may not be ready to be with a larger group of children. Nursery schools usually do not operate for a full day, and they tend to follow the school year, closing for school vacations, holidays, and the summer months. Availability may be limited at certain times of the year or for particular ages.