Should I change daycares?

My daughter is 13 months old and has been going to this great little Lutheran daycare near my work. This is 35 miles from my home and it feels good having her close by in case anything happens. I don't have any concerns about the care of her except sometimes I feel like she is being left to her own devices as if sometimes they might not have a lot of extra time to give to each child. It costs a lot more too - 210/week.
My dilemma is that I have been on a waiting list for over a year to get into this at-home daycare near my house and now there's an opening. It is set up as a little school inside a home and it really quaint with all the amenities of a bigger one. They have weekly themes and 'lesson plans', outdoor playground, 4-1 ratio, PAID food...It's also cheaper - saving us 150/month plus the savings from food. I'm just not sure if I should switch.They have a 5:30 pm pick up time policy and we both have to drive a long way to get there from work. Not sure it's worth the stress

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The only negative thing you mentioned about the new daycare is that it's a farther drive from work. It sounds to me like you know what is best for your daughter. As long as you can make it there to pick her up on time, I'd say it's worth the stress.

Wow that's a tough one! It depends how much the money saving is worth to you - if she's happy where she is it might be hard for her to switch. However, she's still pretty young and would re-adjust quickly.

My son is 18 month and is in home-based care and I really really love it! His babysitter is like part of our family and I love that he gets lots of attention since there aren't tons of other kids.

Sounds like you really want this! If it will be better for your child then I'd say work it out so that you can be there in time to pick her up. Maybe talk to your boss or have your husband talk with his. Maybe try and talk to them and see if she can stay later and you pay more for it, it is at home right? Maybe you can work it that way. You can at least try all they can say is no!

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