Daycare Vs Nursery

A lot of parents that find it hard to figure out the distinction between daycares and nursery. It all involves services for early childhood development in children, but what does each really entail? They provide similar services for younger kids but the first difference that they have is that daycare takes in a wider range of age for children, at around 12 months old to 12 years old, while nursery focuses more on infants and toddlers. Daycares and nursery are licensed establishments that both cater to the needs of children. When it comes to teaching style and strategies, this is where parents can see more of a distinction between them.

A nursery focuses more on a curriculum that involves early learning and academics. There is more structure to their lessons and nurseries are often open for only a certain number of hours in a day. Daycares, on the other hand, are more focused on development in children through the use of interactive or ‘free play’. They do provide structured learning and a little bit of academics for the older students but in minimal amounts. Daycares are also more flexible with their hours, with some being open most of the day and even on school holidays and other events. Parents can bring their child to a daycare of they want them to be in a fun and comfortable environment that will help them develop naturally. Nursery is a place where parents can bring their toddlers to develop academically to prepare them for once their schooling starts.