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The daycare my sister takes my nephew to requires that a PIN be entered before you're even allowed to go past the first door. Then, they're ID'd for at least the first few times and checked against a list of persons authorized to visit or take the child. The last daycare that the little guy went to didn't have that sort of protection and his paternal aunts felt as if they could come all the time to visit and take him out to lunch (give me a break, he was 3 months old at the time!).
One problem with homecare is that there is no legal protection for the provider. If a child is injured in your home and the parents sue you--you're basically shit out of luck. Also, taking your child to "someone's house" might not be advisable if the child has a serious condition. You can't ensure standards at someone's house. If there's a problem with a daycare center--you can complain to several different avenues--and you don't have that luxury with a housewife.
Does your area have a referral list for daycare providers who might be specially trained to deal with asthmatic babies? Have you spoken to friends who have had excellent experiences with daycare and can refer you where to go?
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