We have two good nurseries shortlisted near to us. Not much in it price or quality wise, we'd be happy with either. Arguing the toss with DH, won't say who has which job etc.
Both WFH mostly, both compressing hours to do 4 days, so only 3 days in nursery. Home is in Birmingham, some grandparent cover for emergencies, but lives an hour away and doesn't do early starts.
Parent 1 - WFH but occasionally in London by car and train, some overnights. Will do pick ups.
Parent 2 - WFH but occasionally in city centre. Will do drop offs.
Nursery A - 20m walk. 10m to bus for parent 2. Option to book extra days ad hoc.
Nursery B - 10m walk. 5m to bus for parent 2. No extra days option.
Driving can take as long as walking due to traffic.
One parent swayed by emergency bookings option so we can both look like eager beavers at work/help with travel, other parent more keen on a close pick up as the compressed hours make the days a bit of a slog as it is and could usually rely on grandparents to cover sickness.
WWYD?