What are the different types of childcare?
Having your baby looked after for the first time is not always easy for parents. To help you make the most of this necessary step in the evolution of family life, we've drawn up a list of some of the most important points. a list of childcare options and their advantages!Home care
This is the simplest solution. Home care consists of having a nanny (also known as a parent's helper)but at home ! What's more, you can benefit froman adapted service to your needs: you choose the hours and pace of life, for example. The other advantage of at-home care is that your baby will continue to grow and evolve in an environment with which they are familiar. No stress about car journeys or quick morning preparations: your little one stays at home. And if he's still asleep when you have to leave for work, the nanny will take over. Pretty practical childcare, don't you think?Putting your child in daycare
At the crèche, your baby will meet other children he's going to start socialize. To give you an idea, in group day-care centres, your little one will be rubbing shoulders with some sixty children aged 3 months to 3 years. And if you want your baby to grow up in a calmer environment, opt for micro-nurseries. These welcome 10 children maximum, of different ages. To make sure you get a place in a crèche, we recommend that you start as early as possiblepreferably before the baby arrives! Some day-care centers require that future infants be registered from the 6th month of pregnancy. Private crèche, municipal crèche, community crèche: the choice is yours!The family crèche
Parents looking for a small, open-minded group setting are likely to love the family daycare concept ! Also known as a foster care service, this original form of care is the a happy medium between at-home care and traditional day care. How does it work? A licensed childminder welcomes into her home your child aged 2 months to 4 years. Your child will be accompanied by a maximum of four other children. The welcome is personal: your baby will feel at home in a second home. And to open up to the world, the children spend one or two days a week on the premises of a nursery supervised by staff: nursery nurse, doctor, early childhood educator. Between them, the little ones awaken and discover collective living !Why choose your childcare provider as quickly as possible?
Before you start enquiring about crèches or nannies, it's important that you first choose the most suitable childcare option for your child and, above all, that meets your expectations! If you opt for a crèche, find out whether it is possible to pre-register. Once you've given birth, you'll need to confirm your pre-registration. Please note that nursery places are very limited ! For nannies and childminders, too, you need to take your time. Finding the right personit's essential. If possible, choose a childminder close to your home or workplace It's easier to drop off and pick up your baby.Choosing childcare can be a stressful a stressful time. But don't panic, you'll find one! The key is to take your time to study the possibilities and visit day nurseries and childminders. Make your choice as early as possible, because once baby arrives, you won't have to worry about choosing the right childcare!