I have my second child in daycare two days a week ( the older one is at school). i think i felt more comfortable with that as i knew there was little control over who came into my house when i was not there ( ie someone visiting the nanny ). I wrote a big list of all the things i wanted in a daycare centre - sleeping arrangements, individual care, great homemade cooked food, small groups , general cleanlines of where they eat, sleep and nappy change area. Looked at 6 centres and was really amazed at what i viewed : - no hats at playtime, a massive beehive outside in one of the trees, a 3 month old baby in a swing unsupervised over the concrete floor.
finally i was reccomended one and fell in love with it instantly. it is a community daycare centre ( not for profit) that we have been at for 3 years now. The same carers in al that time. My kids have not been sick at all. the food is fantastic ( roasts , homemade morning and afternnon tea )
I have never had one instance to complain.

the difficulty with using family is that when there is an issue it is really hard not to have a huge falling out.

Good luck

Mustard

DD 02/03
Ds 03/05