From my experience, a good day home has more personal care and individual attention than a large daycare, but there's a lot of variability, and not all day homes are good ones. Day homes are more likely to result in days where one of you has to stay home due to the provider being sick, on vacation, etc.
Really the most important thing is to interview the providers, at the place where they will be providing care. Get a good feel for how they operate and what type of people they are, as well as how experienced they are. Get a copy of their rules and policies, including policies for sick children, discipline, etc., their typical menu, and schedule for the day, and make sure it all fits with your requirements and preferences.
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