Several solutions exist to find a childcare solution if you start early: contact a professional agency, mobilize relatives, launch a search on an application, or drop your children off at the company nursery.
Balancing work and family life is difficult. Atypical work schedules present a particular challenge. Parents who start work early sometimes have to leave home while their children are still asleep. Finding reliable childcare becomes essential. Several options exist; let’s take a look.
Contact a home childcare agency
Home childcare agencies assign a qualified caregiver to look after your children if you start early. The nanny helps the children get dressed, prepares breakfast, takes them to school, and drops the youngest off at daycare. Several channels make it easy to find a reliable and caring caregiver. You can visit the Assadia office in Angers, describe your needs over the phone, or send an email. The managers will make an initial selection based on your criteria. They will then arrange an interview, and the final decision is yours. Regular communication creates a positive cycle, allowing you to stay informed about your children’s progress.
Collaborating with a babysitting agency
Babysitting is a relevant childcare solution. Entrusting children to a young person has many advantages. Like an older sister, she watches over them. They belong to the same generation and share common interests. A babysitting agency collaborates with trustworthy individuals. Finding a babysitter who can come early can be difficult. Agencies have a large database, so a search combined with your requirements will quickly yield results. The babysitter can take the children to school or stay home to look after them during school holidays. Games and activities contribute to their development.
Entrusting the children to relatives
Arriving early to look after the children remains a challenge. Asking relatives for help is a natural option. Travel is limited when they live in the same neighborhood. They know the house and the children, making school preparations easier. Young children are more likely to accept someone they already know. Of course, adjustments are necessary even if the families share similar values. Depending on the situation, this can be a temporary solution, with relatives providing childcare while the parents look for a professional. Otherwise, grandparents would be happy to lend a hand.
Businesses, a reliable partner
Companies organize childcare for their employees’ children, especially before they start school. In-house nurseries and daycare centers offer numerous advantages. Parents are more productive and can focus on their goals because their children are in good hands. Companies contribute to the costs, reducing the financial burden. Opening a nursery requires authorization from the Departmental Council. Some organizations pool their resources to create a shared nursery. Employees can encourage their managers to take the necessary steps.
Applications accelerate research
Apps help parents find childcare solutions. These platforms allow for instant communication. They operate on a similar principle: families describe their needs, specifying the children’s ages, the schedule, and the planned activities. Posting a request takes only a few minutes. Babysitters respond, and you select those who meet your requirements. Some apps use a recommendation system to facilitate the decision-making process. Take the time to meet the candidate before finalizing the booking. A reliable system simplifies payment.
Childcare assistance at home
Several measures ease the financial burden on families. The childcare supplement (CMG) varies according to the children’s ages and annual income. A 50% tax credit also helps ease the financial burden. Finally, the Universal Service Employment Voucher (CESU) simplifies payment.