Is childcare just an expensive form of babysitting?

Question

I think it is, some prices are just ridiculous

Answer 1

Yes it is,But some people have no choice in the matter.

Answer 2

Hi There child care is very expensive but I wouldn't have it any other way my 4 year old has been going to the same day care for 2 years she only goes 2 days a week and it ends up costing me $5000 a year but you have also got them playing with kids there own age, activitys, word games and much more.  I used to pay family members to watch her I was paying them a little less but she didn't do anything.

She loves it and so I don't mind paying that little bit extra.

Answer 3

I have my daughter in child care full time, not only does she love the interaction with other children they teach her things that really if I wasn't working would teach her.

She goes to an ABC Centre and some of the tings they do are:

Learn how to brush teeth

Learn how to put clothes on by dressing up

Learn the other kids names

Encouraged to feed themselves

Develop fine motor skills

I personally do not think she would be getting the same level of care if she had a babysitter.

Answer 4

its a way for them to make easy money quickly and some child care people rape and hit children its hard to choose who u want ur children to be baby sat by  

Answer 5

It's very different. Child care workers are qualified in this area, and know excatly what levels, and developmental stages ur child should be at. they can cater for every childs different needs, as they have been trained in how to do this. The main difference is it's more one on one with a babysitter.

Also forgot to add, they don't get the sort of breaks at work as other workers do. Some don't even get a lunch break.

Answer 6

What??????? Are you serious!!! More expensive? I think not!!!!

You would have to be paying between $300 and $330 just to meet the current minimum wage rates!!!! Then your child care provider is paying all of their own taxes and other fees. There is little or no vacation time. AND THEY ARE CARING FOR YOUR MOST PRECIOUS GIFT OF A CHILD!!!!!

Babysitting probably costs you $7 or more an hour!!! Making it more expensive!!!!!

Child care involves caring for your child. And by someone who is teaching them, changing them, feeding them, offering playtime, providing great food, planning great activities, potty training, breaking them from the pacifier/sucking fingers and offering you peace of mind!!!!!!!!!

if you are lucky enough to have your child in home child care, you are getting to use their home and their supplies!!!! AND the provider is there with your child ALL DAY while you at least get a lunch break!!!!

THANK your child care provider for caring so much about your child and think about giving them a bonus check at Christmas for the extra work.....I promise they are still making less than any other worker out there!!!

Answer 7

Absolutely - but allegedly you are paying for someone trained and qualified to take care of your child as apposed to someone who "just likes kids".

Answer 8

I don't think so... babysitters just tend to watch your child, or sit in your house while your baby sleeps.  A good child care will enrich your child's creativity and learning which helps them later in life.  I have been both a childcare provider and a babysitter, and although I don't mean to, I find myself not spending much quality time with the kid if its just babysitting.