One Caregiver is the KEY!

Huge, institutionalized daycares are convenient and always seem to have openings, however, did you ever put yourself in your child's shoes? Multiple teachers throughout the day not to mention the high turnover rates, lack of individualized attention, and a setting where new "unacceptable" behaviors such as spitting and bitting can be introduced and adapted can be overwhelming and very scary.  At a home provider your child will have only 1 to 2 caregivers which allows a bond to be created. Extra doses of attention never hurt! Also the transition of starting care and being away from parents is a whole lot easier and personal.