Definitely routine and Plan meals for the week

I work full time and I'm studying a degree at uni (plus bubs on the way)

My 6yo is in before and after school care (so I'm gone 7.30am - 5.30pm) but I work only 30 minutes from home/school so it's not too bad

I used to work an hour + commute and She was in long daycare 6.30am - 6.30pm (first in last out)
I would have picked one closer to work and done the public transport commute with her, but the idea of squashing in a train etc wasnt the best, and at LDC she was in a warm caring environment (usually eating)

The one thing I learnt the best is to spend as much quality time with the kids, I now hire a cleaner to come once a week as it saves me from spending all weekend doing the menial tasks. We also have a nightly routine before bed so we have a few snuggles.

Definitely plan which centre is better, hours etc. you'll get a general feel about the place and staff too