Lists staff turnover rates among the critical visit observation points.
Recommends observing the daily activity schedule during facility visits.
and 3 more in the full report
5 fixed15 passed either way2 still failing1 broke
Pass-rate lift
+17 pp
Tokens
+19%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-13%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/31/2026v120 of 23 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 5 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 5
Prompt
We are expecting our first baby and trying to figure out childcare for when they turn 6 months old. We'll need about 30 hours per week, with a soft budget cap of $2,200/month. Flexibility and one-on-one attention are our biggest priorities, but we're open to daycares, childminders, nannies, or a blend with grandparents. Could you map this out for us? Format the response with a title summarizing our inputs (age, hours, budget, priorities), a side-by-side grid evaluating the four main care models across cost, flexibility, social exposure, sickness backup, and control, followed by specific visit observation points and questions, a true-cost analysis factoring in subsidies and hidden expenses, and a clear recommendation tailored to our stated priorities.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Summary header includes child age, hours needed, budget, and stated priorities.
Passed
Passed
Comparison matrix displays care models (Nursery/daycare, Childminder, Nanny, Family/mix) as rows and evaluation criteria as columns.
case-01 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/31/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md66 linessingle file
Childcare Comparison
Childcare is one of the biggest, most emotional decisions a family makes, and the "best" option is entirely personal — it depends on your hours, budget, values, and child. This builds a clear comparison of the realistic options against your priorities, arms you with the right questions and red flags for visits, and lands on a recommendation that fits your family rather than a one-size ranking.
What This Skill Produces
A needs-and-values profile — hours, budget, what matters most (socialization, flexibility, one-on-one, cost, values)
A side-by-side comparison — nursery/daycare vs. childminder vs. nanny vs. family/mix on cost, flexibility, socialization, sickness backup, control, and continuity
Visit questions & red flags — what to ask and observe (ratios, staff turnover, safety, warmth, licensing)
A true-cost read — full cost including any subsidies, tax help, and hidden extras
A fitting recommendation — the option (or combination) that best matches the family's priorities and constraints
Required Inputs
Ask for these if not provided:
The need — child's age, hours/days required, start date
Budget — what's realistic, and awareness of any subsidies/support
Priorities — socialization, flexibility, one-on-one care, cost, specific values
Constraints — location, work schedules, backup for sick days, family nearby
Options considered — what's available/appealing locally
Framework: Match Options To Your Priorities
Define priorities first. There's no universal best — clarify what this family most needs (cost, flexibility, socialization, control) before comparing.
Compare on what matters to them. Line up the realistic options against those priorities plus the practical must-haves (sick-day backup, hours, continuity).
Cost it honestly. Compare total cost including subsidies/tax support and extras (meals, deposits, agency fees, holiday pay for a nanny).
Equip the visit. Give the questions to ask and red flags to watch (ratios, turnover, licensing, safety, and the hard-to-fake warmth of the place).
Recommend for the family. Land on the best fit — often a combination — tied explicitly to their stated priorities, not a generic verdict.