In home daycares or facility daycares?

Up until now, my almost 2 year old has only ever been watched by family. Now our situation has changed and we need to start looking into daycare for her, but I honestly have no idea where to begin! What do you Mamas prefer and why?

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I prefer nursery as they will always have someone. If a child minder falls Ill or takes a holiday I'd have find an alternative which I'd struggle to do due to no family nearby. Plus the rooms are great the staff are friendly and the facilities are great

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I’m a SAHM but I would prefer a daycare. More adults around to hold others accountable as opposed to just one person alone.

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