I am actually scheduled to start maternity leave next month and have decided to keep my eldest in daycare. My reasons are that a) I need the sleep and bonding time with the new baby, b) I can afford it c) I know from research that keeping kid 1 in a consistent routine will help her adjust to having a sibling and d) quite frankly, she LOVES daycare and would be less challenged at home all day. That said, I am curious why Kindertime as a DC provider, has this as a pet peeve? Not judging, just curious as I though my DCP would love that they don't need to source a replacement for my daughters spot.