Welcome. I had a nanny for both kids until they went to preschool, and then relied on after-school care at the public schools the rest of the time. I preferred individualized care vs. the daycare setting. Know lots of moms who loved the daycare at the YMCA, though. I also worked from home to fill any gaps.
Good luck.
We have had a nanny for 4+ years and will be transitioning to an au pair now that the kids are getting a bit older and will be in school. There are large nanny and au pair groups in SOMA.
How did you go about finding a nanny? and what are the costs compared to a daycare? I'm looking to start day care around Jan/Feb of 2019. Want to get a head start 
Found my nanny through word of mouth. Not sure what daycare costs are.
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Hi, just moved to the area and would like daycare recommendations (or alternatives) for a 6 month old. Looking to get some feedback on what other working parents have done it terms of care for their infant.