Share care is a happy medium between nanny care and a daycare center. A toddler will benefit from the interaction with other children if she's sharing a caregiver with others. And it can be a good introduction to a school setting without the hassles. If the caregiver comes to your house, your child spends her day in her own familiar environment. And your child may not get sick as often as she might at a daycare center.
Share care helps parents build an extended family network.
You'll save some money, too. Even though a nanny is a more expensive option than other childcare, you'll still be sharing the cost with others. If you've ever been part of a group project, you'll understand the drawbacks to share care. Making decisions with others can be frustrating, tiring, and time-consuming. Jennifer Lang's share care arrangement.