Which is more beneficial for a 2 year old a child care or a babysitter?

Question

My mom baby sits my 2 year old daughter, while I go to school and work, but I'm expecting another baby, so I think it would be very hard on my mom to take care of a 2 year old and a newborn at the same time, so I told her if she thought it was ok that I place my 2 year old in child care but she said that is best if she stay with her because my 2 year old is very hyper, what would be more beneficial for my 2 year old?

Answer 1

Oh, grandma wins hands down.

All the best.

Answer 2

She is still young and so it wont hurt her to stay with grandma a bit longer! It is nice for children to have this care as it is very personal, she feels safe and secure and its gently easing her into being used to being away from you. Day care at 2 can sometimes be a lot to handle.

Others have said about socialising-how would your mum feel about taking the kids to the park, to parent and toddler groups etc...this way your daughter gets to socialise but remain in the care of a family member for a while longer. As long as your mum is keeping her stimulated and she is happy to continue I'd opt for grandma! Also its nice for siblings to spend time together else she may think that baby has 'taken over' grandma!

Answer 3

I say daycare. She needs the interaction with other children so she will know how to interact when she starts school and you have that baby. At the daycare they will reinforce good behavior in your child so she will know what to do and what not to do when playing with other children.

Answer 4

Its nice that she has got to be around someone that she knows and trusts which makes it easier on your 2 year old to be hyper, I would say a day care would be best for her at this age, she should meet new friends and learn how to play with others her own age that she has to get to know it will help her alot more when she starts preschool in a couple years, Its up to you though thats where my 2 1/2 year old goes she was at a baby sitter for 2 years and then this year i put her in day care to help her get to know others easier for school she will be 3 this year and start preschool next year

Answer 5

There are pro's for both situations as well as cons.

Your mother babysitting:

She is someone she is familiar with,she gets individual attention as opposed to 5 other kids trying to get a care takers attention,If you are late arriving you do not have to worry about being charged,you can save money and your daughter will have a less chance of getting sick especially since the winter months are coming up.

Daycare:She gets to socialize with other children and adults,she might not get bored playing with the same toys everyday,your mother can get a break.

I would see if your mom can handle it first.If she can't then look into day cares.

good luck!

Answer 6

If your mom is willing to watch your children then I would let her.  I think it would be best for her to stay with someone she knows.  I would put her in a child care next year so she can be around kids her own age but for now leave her with grandma.  

Answer 7

If your Mom says she can do it, dont question it. The 2 children will be better together. At age 4 start a pre-school to socialize. Dont get all worried, unless you have to.

Answer 8

well I would have to say up them into a at home child care program, not one of those where u dorp tham off at a school of a work building, but one of the ones that takes place at some ones house, thats wut I did!

Answer 9

I had my son in a small care center. I thought he would get more attention in a room with only 8 others. I was wrong. I enrolled him in a large center with 15 others in the class. He actually gets MORE attention (more teachers) and has a much better time. His center also has cameras in the room so the director can see what is going on at all times. His current center also has a 2-K program, so he's learning quite a bit, too.

I think interacting with other children is VERY important at that age. I didn't go to any kind of care as a child and kindergarten was VERY traumatic for me. I still remember those first days.

Answer 10

well since shes two its probaly more benficial for her to go to a child care, more interaction with other children and what not, im not saying that it would be a horrible thing fo her to stay with he grandma but it would probaly be more beneficial at the child care centre

congrats on the new baby :)

hollyy

Answer 11

In a good child care center a child will learn how to communicate with peers, problem solve, conflict resolution, play in groups, as well as many others.  Like I said, GOOD child care.  Having a bachelors and masters degree in child development, I am a big proponent of NAEYC (National association for the education of young children).  I believe their website is NAEYC.org  They have a list of centers that are accredited, plus what to look for in a child care facility and questions to ask.  

My number 1 piece of advice:  Listen to your gut, Always visit a center before you take a child and if you are hesitant for any reason, don't do it.  Also, centers should let your child visit for a day/half day so you can test it out.