I never did day care with any of my three. I preferred to have someone I knew and trusted (mostly a family member) watch them. I was a stay at home mother until my youngest was 10, I then went back to school and I now install fiber/etc for a living. I am happy that I stayed home as much as I did, otherwise I would have missed out on alot that only a parent can appreciate.
Depending on your situation daycare could be used, I guess I am still old fashion.