I think the right daycare can be great. It helps the kids learn social skills they might not get otherwise and it gives them opportunities for learning and playtime that often are missing where there are no siblings of the right age, or kids in the neighborhood.

I'm not totally comfortable about daycare for really small kids if it can be avoided. They should be able to communicate about their day with you. But sometimes, as a parent, you just have to do what you have to do.