Are families turning to private nannies over childcare centers?


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Parents are searching for reliable childcare and nannies have become a desirable option.

While many nannying services don’t offer specific demographics, according to local child care agencies, some Black families are moving toward in-home care over the option of childcare centers.

When Daivonna Graves was returning to work from the pandemic, she was concerned about who would take care of her one-year-old daughter.

“No daycare is open for a full 12 hours,” she told QCity Metro. “Most close at 6 p.m. at the latest. Some days I don’t get off until 8 p.m.” As a registered nurse, As a registered nurse, her schedule differs each week and needed a more reliable option than child care.

She recently hired a nanny, joining a growing trend of Black families who are doing the same.

A need for one-on-one care

Pictured top left to bottom: Kelly S. Posey and Kelly Durden Posey, Karter Posey, Kolton Posey and Kallin Posey. Photo: Kelly Durden Posey

Kelly Posey and her wife decided to hire a nanny for the first time in 2018. They wanted to have someone work closely with their children. 

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