What are the differences between daycare and hiring a nanny?

Nanny=more personal: In general, daycares tend to be places where a large group of children stay during the day. Each state has regulations on the maximum ratio of children to caregivers, however. A nanny is an individual who is selected by a family to care for their child/children. A nanny will typically provide care within a home environment.

Nanny only has your: ...Children to take care of, while day care has those from other families. Whatever infection older children bring to their homes, younger siblings can get, and bring to day care to share with your children.