The Disadvantages of Day-Care Centers
Working parents face a multitude of decisions regarding the care of their children. Day-care centers, schoollike settings where parents can leave their children for the day, are increasingly popular. However, there are disadvantages to such an arrangement.
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Expense
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According to the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, average annual child care costs in the United States ranged from $4,536 to $15,895 in 2008. For many families, this is a significant expense that is not affordable. Additionally, some centers charge extra fees for late pickups.
Sickness
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Day-care centers generally will not allow sick children to attend. If your child has a cold, you may have to make arrangements for a family member to take care of him or for you to stay home from work. According to Baby Center, children who attend day-care centers are "exposed to more germs" and, therefore, more likely to become sick.
Quality of Care
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Some day-care centers have high child to staff ratios, which can result in poor quality of care. Even if there is one adult to every five children, it can be difficult for day-care employees to give each child the quality, one-on-one time that she might receive at home.
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