I use LDC, there are not many options for FDC in the town I live in and I was a bit fussy as to what homes I would have wanted them to go in. Also my concern was that you don't have much control over who comes into the house, etc.

At the FDC I use they have a family grouping time at the start and end of the day. My boys have all really enjoyed the centre they are at and the carers are a great bunch of ladies.