The benefits of sending my child to day care

As parents who have a supportive network of friends, neighbours, or family to look after young children while they are at work, then you’re one of the lucky ones, who will not have to make the decision between day care or nanny. However, caring for your child at home is not an option, then the choice between nanny or day care can be a tough decision.

The most striking fact when choosing a nanny over day care, is that day cares are certified professional child care individuals who provide a stable environment for young children to be in. If you have never had a nanny before and have to hire a new one who will need to start caring for your child on short notice, you may not always find the right one, immediately. You may have to go through a few nannies before, you know your child is in safe hands, and this instability can leave your child confused emotionally, as she gets comfortable with one, when a new nanny replaces the old one.

Some nannies can be fun to be around with, and are in the habit or helping your child’s development needs along. They may give your child one-on-one attention, having fun learning activities planned for the whole day, but many do not do more than feeding, clothing, bathing and putting your child to sleep. Your child will certainly be well taken of, but they will not gain as much as being in a day care. When your child attends day care, they learn new things, develop their social skills, and make new friends.

Day care is structured, and works according to a schedule. A good structured schedule is beneficial to children in more ways than one. Having a set time to wake up means, they will fall asleep each night and have naps at the same time too. This also helps to prepare them for school, and additionally good sleeping habits for children promotes physical development and strong immune systems. Structure can be developed at home too, and although children as young as one, do not require routine, by the time they reach two, sending them to day care, will help them get ready for pre-kindergarten in Dubai.

Day cares prevent children from being depressed. If depression runs in your family, then leaving your child alone with a total stranger may lead them to linger in thoughts of loneliness and anguish till you return home. However, children who have a family history of depression are able to better cope with the condition as they are distracted from feeling lonely, when surrounded by children their own age and by taking part in activities.

One thing that all children need is space to run and play. In many cases, a child’s diet is different from that of us adults, and are mostly fed nutritious food that contains energy. Staying at home is certainly a good choice if they are provided with enough space to play in safely. Growing children do need an area to play in, which helps them to burn the energy they gain, strengthen muscles and bones.

If you have the choice to hire a nanny or choose a good day care, then there are other factors that you may need to consider, like costs of hiring a nanny vs. putting your child in day care, how many hours of the day does your child need to be taken care of, is it for the whole day or just a couple of hours, how reliable is the nanny compared to a day care, and most importantly would your child be comfortable alone in the hands of a nanny? Leaving your child at home with a nanny does have its benefits, but unless the nanny is passionate about caring for children, an approved day care with flexible hours will meet the child’s needs and keep them safe for you while you are away.

Kids Island and Cocoon Nurseries is an approved day and nursery in Dubai with teachers and care givers ready to take on the responsibility of caring for your child fulltime. Our nursery has a certified nurse on call for emergencies. In addition to looking after children, our facilities are designed for young children to learn things, play, and develop their own character and independence, while all their needs are met. If you are looking for a flexible day care in Dubai, drop by for a visit of our facilities with your toddler and explore our nurseries and talk to our team of loving child care professionals.