We went with a dayhome as well - we found that more daycare are very structured, and that was not something we wanted for our one year old daughter. The lady running the dayhome is very "motherly" and is willing to work with when it comes to discipline issues. All in all, it has been a very positive experience for our little one and for us. I would echo Finny61's comments, that you should look for a dayhome that is registered with an agency and has the basics of childcare (first aid training, etc). In a year or two, we will probably move our daughter to something that is more structured.
Another option you might want to consider is a nanny - friends of ours have gone that route and have been very happy.
Good luck!!
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