At Kidspot, we understand every family has different childcare needs. For example, many families need routine childcare throughout the year, while other families need professional childcare only occasionally. Still other families might need childcare outside their usual hours—for example, you might need someone to watch your children late in the evening, when most daycares are closed. Our team understands the need for non-traditional childcare at odd hours and at sporadic times, so we offer hourly childcare at our facility. Keep reading to learn more about the difference between our hourly childcare model and traditional daycare.
- Stability vs. Flexibility – One key difference between hourly childcare and traditional daycare is their relative stability and flexibility. At KidSpot, we prioritize flexibility, so we do not require long-term enrollment, but instead allow families to bring their children whenever they need our services. Traditional daycare, on the other hand, offers more stable, long-term services for families who need ongoing childcare.
- Length of Time – Naturally, another significant difference between hourly childcare and traditional daycare is how long your children will be at each type of facility. Kids in daycare programs will generally be at the daycare for multiple hours per weekday, throughout the year. In contrast, hourly childcare facilities like ours care for kids for just a few hours at a time, with no set pattern.
- Structure – A third difference between most daycare facilities and our hourly childcare center is the structure they provide. Many daycares have scheduled activities for the children, facilitated by staff members. In contrast, our staff do not provide structured games or activities for our kids, but instead supervise them while they engage in free play.