The hours are usually flexible. Often this type of care is unlicensed. This means it is not supervised by a government agency. If the center is unlicensed, parents may not be able to claim daycare costs on income tax. It may be difficult to determine the quality of care children are receiving.
Transportation is required.
It can be unstable. If the provider becomes ill or takes time off, there is no immediate backup provider. Also, the provider may discontinue the arrangement without notice. This could leave parents without a day care arrangement for their children. His or her child rearing philosophy may differ from the parents of the children being cared for.