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In-home
Out of home
benefits
1
More control of family exposure to virus than sending kids to school or daycare
2
Parents have more awareness of and control over education for school-age kids or development for infants and toddlers
3
Quality time with kids
4
Family isn't tied to one location
5
No need for kids to commute or take public transportation
risks
1
Minimal or no time for parents to work
2
No socialization for kids
3
Parents are responsible for meals, activities, and plans for the day, including education for school-age kids and developmental activities for infants/toddlers
4
Risk of exposure to COVID through babysitter or nanny (if hiring)
5
Finding a reliable childcare worker or tutor can be challenging and expensive (if hiring)
6
Need enough space at home for parents, kids, and babysitter or nanny (if hiring)
benefits
1
Kids get social development and interaction with other kids
2
Higher quality of teaching, especially for kids with special needs
3
Parents have time to work
4
Parents aren't responsible for planning logistics (activities, plans for day)
risks
1
Kids need to follow rules, which can be challenging (wearing masks, hand washing, not touching other kids)
2
Less control on family exposure to virus. Look up current infection rates in your area.
3
Less reliable (schools and daycares might have to close if local infection rates rise)
4
Kids and/or parents may need to take shared transportation (bus, train, etc)
5
Daycare or private schools can be expensive
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