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I WAH and both of my LOs go to daycare. Until recently, the younger one only went until 12:30 and then I would pick her up to bring her home to nap. Then a few months ago we pushed it back to 2:30. When we get back from vacation she will go until 4:00, same time as my older LO (school closes at 4:30). I'm actually looking forward to this because I often have to work nights and weekends because of the short childcare hours. I think I need a minimum of 25 hours per week, but 30 would be ideal.

I have B in daycare 5 days a week FT. As for D, I'm keeping her home for now. She naps 4 hours a day. I am setting up nursery in the office so I can hopefully squeak out 2 more hours a day. She will start daycare around 1.

I am about to start WOHM full time at about 7.5-8hrs a day 5 days a week (teacher)
DD is at an in home day care!
2-3 days a week I will drop off around 8 and pick up at 5
The other days DH will drop off at 8 but pick het up at 4!

I WAH as a tutor (a "full student load" for me is about 8-12 hours a week M-Thur), and also WOH at school during the school year on a part-time basis. This summer was a bit of a challenge as I pieced together care. I had two fantastic high school girls baby-sit much of the time, as my former nanny is expecting and finished working with us as of June. I had a two-week period of time just now where I didn't have childcare, so I had to 'grin and bear it' and scheduled tutoring sessions during my 8.5 month old's naps. It was only 2-3 hours a day which helped, although I was nervous about it! It worked out in the end...sessions are an hour long, so he would sleep while I tutored. If he went down late/woke up early he'd just sit next to us playing, and then I extended the session a few minutes if I had to tend to him at all. The parents knew I was in a pinch and didn't mind that he was around. I'm well aware that I'm in the 'sweet spot' of baby-hood where predictable naps and a less-than-mobile child meant I could do this! Starting in a few weeks I have a new nanny, and she'll be here whenever I have tutoring students. I also will have her come early/stay after students so I can run to the grocery store, exercise, etc. I personally find that the more I think I can cram into my hours with a nanny, the more frustrated I feel when it doesn't all get done. Therefore I only set up a few daily goals (tutor students, go to the grocery on one day...tutor students, go for a run the next day, etc.) This helps me feel accomplished instead of behind, and also like I can be intentional with my time. I hope you enjoy the balance as you get into the swing of things! I am so lucky to have my job situation and absolutely love what I do.