I think why not give it a go - if it doesn't work out at least you gave it a go. DD loves her childcare and I will be keeping her in 2 days a week when I go on maternity leave for a number of reasons - to keep her place, to give me a break and to allow me to spend 1 on 1 time with the new baby.

I don't think you are lazy at all - I work a 7 day fortnight (3 days one week, 4 days the next) but DD is looked after 4 days a week so once a fortnight I get a child-free day. I need it for my sanity, the house gets a proper clean and I can do things like go to the hairdresser, doctor, OB, dentist etc.. which are impossible to do with a 2 year old. It's hard work bringing up kids, running a house and working!

1 day a week can work if you manage a good routine around it. DD goes to childcare at the gym for an hour before her swimming lesson once a week and she has done since she was 9 months old - I go to the gym and then pick he up for her swim. She has her routine down pat and knows that every Friday is gym and swim day. It just depends how you structure the rest of your week.