Childcare

Read our expert, parent-approved guides on childcare; from daycare to nannies to life as a stay-at-home parent, we have everything you need and more.

Childcare Is Expensive—Here Are 9 Ways to Lower the Cost
Childcare doesn't have to break the bank. Financial assistance and low-cost options can help save money.
By Amylia Ryan
Fact Checked by Shannon Vestal Robson
Updated On Apr 29, 2026
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Best Websites to Find Childcare Online
These sites make it easy for you to connect with caregivers and streamline the hiring process.
By Babylist Staff
Updated On Mar 25, 2026
Updated Mar 25, 2026
Can I Afford an Au Pair?
Wondering if hiring an au pair is the right decision for your family? Here’s the cost of hosting an au pair.
By Briana Engelbrecht
Updated On Mar 25, 2026
Updated Mar 25, 2026
Can I Afford a Nanny?
Considering a nanny for your family? Start here to find out what it really costs.
By Briana Engelbrecht
Updated On Mar 25, 2026
Updated Mar 25, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Choosing an In-Home Daycare
Here are the pros and cons of in-home daycare and how to find the right one for your family.
By Briana Engelbrecht
Updated On Mar 25, 2026
Updated Mar 25, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Being a Stay-At-Home Parent
Sometimes having one parent stay at home with the baby just makes sense. Here’s what to know.
By Briana Engelbrecht
Updated On Apr 29, 2026
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Everything You Need to Know about Hiring an Au Pair
Hosting an au pair can be a cost-effective childcare option if you have space in your home.
By Amylia Ryan
Updated On Feb 26, 2026
Updated Feb 26, 2026
Top 20 Questions to Ask at Your Daycare Tour
Touring daycare centers is essential to the application process. Be sure to ask these questions at every tour.
By Amylia Ryan
Updated On Feb 26, 2026
Updated Feb 26, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Choosing a Daycare Center
Why you might choose a daycare, and how to pick the daycare that's right for you and your family.
By Briana Engelbrecht
Updated On Mar 25, 2026
Updated Mar 25, 2026
9 Red Flags to Watch Out for on Your Daycare Tour
Be especially wary (maybe, run!) if you notice any of these problems on your daycare tours
By Karell Roxas
Updated On Mar 25, 2026
Updated Mar 25, 2026
8 Important Signs of a Great Daycare
Looking for a daycare? Here are the signs you may have found the right one.
By Karell Roxas
Updated On Feb 26, 2026
Updated Feb 26, 2026
Choosing Childcare: Nanny Share
A nanny share can be a great lower cost alternative to a single-family nanny.
By Sarah J. Robbins
Updated On Apr 29, 2026
Updated Apr 29, 2026
How to Manage A Nanny
Just hired a nanny, but aren’t sure what happens next? Here are the keys to building a great relationship.
By Karell Roxas
Updated On Mar 25, 2026
Updated Mar 25, 2026
Complete Childcare Guide
The birth plan, the name, the stroller—they’re all key decisions. But few are as daunting as childcare.
By Sarah J. Robbins
Updated On Mar 25, 2026
Updated Mar 25, 2026
Choosing Childcare: Nanny
More than 17% of families worked with a nanny, according to our Babylist childcare survey.
By Sarah J. Robbins
Updated On Oct 2, 2025
Updated Oct 2, 2025
How to Hire a Nanny
You’ve done the research, crunched the numbers and now it’s time for the next step: hiring the perfect nanny.
By Karell Roxas
Updated On Mar 25, 2026
Updated Mar 25, 2026