Over the past two years, more people have gotten a taste of what working from home feels like. In fact, it is projected that 25% of jobs in the U.S. will be fully remote by 2022’s end.

The tough question now will be how to adjust your life around a work from home schedule, especially with young children.

If you are working at home but are wondering if being a full-time parent is still possible then read on to see if daycare is a solution. 

Things to Consider

Before you decide is daycare necessary you will want to think of your specific situation. Not everyone’s home life or job is the same, so here are a few factors to consider. 

Your Work Environment

Work from home parents need a space to comfortably work. If you have a home office set up these makes completing tasks much easier. However, if your living room serves as an office and play area for your kids then things can get messy. 

Think about where you can work that is not distracting and where you can stay organized. 

Are Hours Flexible

Another factor when trying to work from home with kids is how flexible is your job. Do you have a set timeframe where you need to be available, or can you work when the kids are napping or sleeping? 

Type of Job

The structure of your job is also important. A job that requires phone conferences needs privacy. On the other hand, a freelance writing job without co-worker contact is much simpler to work around noise. 

Help at Home

You may also have a loved one or spouse around the house to watch the children while working from home. So, having a few hours without distraction is not difficult. Again, this also depends on your job status and type. 

Age of Children

Age matters when it comes to attention and napping schedules. Infants have a lot of downtime with as much as 18 hours of sleep a day, but toddlers will require much of your attention as napping diminishes. 

Your Budget

Whether you can afford daycare for children is also a major factor. You may only be able to afford a few hours, but this also may be enough time for you to get your work finished. 

Reasons You May Need Childcare

Now that you assessed your situation it is time to think about whether you need daycare or preschool for your children. Here are some reasons that may resonate with you.

• Too many distractions
• Your work schedule is unpredictable
• Kids are unhappy
• Too much stress
• Time management isn’t working
• Your work is suffering

Parents working from home sometimes feel guilty sending their young children to daycare as they feel that they should be able to juggle a career and parenthood. But if you and your family are not thriving then daycare can be a great relief for everyone. 

Work From Home Made Easy

When you work from home you should not have to lose the quality of your work, nor should you sacrifice attention to your children. If you choose daycare for your kids, you will have more time to address their needs once your work is finished. And in the meantime, they have fun and learn from qualified adults. 

Contact us today to get all your questions answered about enrolling your child in one of our programs.