Hi R.!
Have you ever thought of hiring live-in childcare? My husband and I hired a magnificent au pair through Cultural Care Au Pair two years ago to help us take care of our daughter while we are at work.
What I love about it is that our daughter gets to stay at home, she is not exposed to viruses, etc. of other children, and we do not have to worry about racing home through traffic to pick her up on time. Also, if my daughter catches a cold and needs to go to the pediatrician, our au pair takes her! This way we can save our vacation days for vacation!
Our au pair takes her to the park, to play dates, she does our daughter's laundry, and just loves, loves, loves on her.
Feel free to send me a message if you have questions. I also now several websites that can help you cull through the volumes of childcare options, as well as a list of interview questions to consider!
Best wishes in your search for the right childcare for your precious new baby!
-K.