We used to have my daughter in one of those "professional" daycares. Insane prices and every time we went in there, she looked so sad. This was when she was crawling a little bit and she was always left in the crib with just her blanket, no toys or anything, or she'd be in one of the swings. I felt bad for her because she was just left in a corner by herself. Now a woman that goes to our church watches her and a few other kids. It's much cheaper and my daughter's brain is stimulated. She does all kinds of activities and has a lot of fun there. So much better for everyone.