I don't call ... except when dd is sick, then I call around after lunch (their nap time) just to make sure about her temp and to hear if they think I need to make her a dr's appointment for after pick-up. Two minutes phone time max.

It does NOT make you a bad mommy if you don't call the day-care everyday. They should call you if something really bad happnes or if they have a situation that they can't handle.