I have had all my kids in some form of daycare. Eldest DD was in Family Day Care from 11 months as I had to go back to work and she loved it. You get to pick the lady that looks after your l/o and if you are not happy with her then you can choose someone else. My others went through FDC as well and preschool. My youngest 2 are in preschool and love going. They thrive on the attention of the other kids and it helps intergrate them for school (some time off yet ). I love my 1 day off a week and tend to do absolutely nothing if I can help it lol.