A nanny, a child minder, nursery… Every choice has its pros and cons. Only you can decide which option best suits your child and your household. To help you choose, here are a few things to take into consideration:

A babysitter in your home

Pros
Relatively flexible hours.
You choose the person.

Cons
High cost.
Your child is on his own.
You are highly dependent on one person (what happens if your babysitter is ill?).
Difficult to find.

A babysitter in her own home

Pros
You are entrusting your child with a qualified person.
You choose the person.

Cons
Difficult to find.
You are highly dependent on one person (what happens if your babysitter is ill?) .

Nursery

Pros
Your child will learn to mix with other children starting at a young age.
Your child is cared for by professionals.
Reasonable cost.

Cons
Difficult to secure a place.
Nurseries send children home when they are ill.
Less flexible hours.