I've got a job interview tomorrow for a position which would be great for us. I've got to return to work, i have no option we've got a very high mortgage and debt. This job has great hours which would mean i could take dd1 (aged 4) to school and dh would pick her up (he's a night worker). Problem is dd2 is only 2 and she would have to go to nursery for 6 hours a day five days a week. Just the thought of leaving her makes me want to sob. She's such a joy and I love our time together. We were kicking leaves in the park today and had such a lovely time I really can't imagine her spending her days with strangers. I've read so many bad things about nurseries (we have discussed options and have decided nursery would be best, safety in numbers I suppose) I can't imagine leaving her and trotting off to work I'm going to be beside myself. I'm partly hoping I don't get the job but that's stupid as we really,really need the money. Can anyone give me some positives about sending her and also how long to settle in would she need? I'm looking at two local nurseries that would cater for her and dd1 in the school holidays. What's the best thing to look for and should i just turn up unannounced or ring to make an apt to view??? please help