Attachment parent here who uses day care. Nowt wrong wi' that. DS is 90% of the time an absolute angel but given that he's only just 2 we know it won't be for much longer - and I'm thrilled that he trusts us enough to test boundaries and spread his wings. But then I let him get muddy because I think he learns and I know he enjoys it.
I don't agree with this automatic assumption that daycare is detrimental, it can be very beneficial particularly for the social aspect.