I'm only working part time but can offer some day care thoughts...

Research day care options. You might find one you love closer to home and decide that is the best option. Or vice versa. I think check them out and then decide - don't go with any preconceived notions.

We chose one closer to home as I could not deal with two kids plus bags (for me and the kids) on peak hour public transport services. Melbourne's public transport is also notoriously unreliable and I could not think of anything worse than being stuck on a train platform somewhere with two strung out kids!! Likewise in peak hour traffic, although that might be marginally less terrible!

Also, selfishly, the train is my space out and unwind time, I really value it.

Just some things to take in consideration