you'll be entirely flexible with respect to what day/time you could accept you may be able to more quickly find a place in a really great centre that you're happy with.
i think AliB has made a great point here. you are in a great position to be fussy and pick the 'right' place/person to look after your DD. you dont have the pressure to find a place within a specific time frame etc etc.

Have you thought about family day care (FDC)? this can be a nice middle ground between home and a child care, and because you might be more flexible on days you may be in with a good chance to find a great FDC carer...just a thought!