It is similar here in Japan. Dump your kid off at one year old and get back to work. Due to finances, my son goes selectively to a kindergarten/daycare now (he's three), but he says he likes it sometimes. He only goes a few days a week, and of he says he doesn't want to we let him stay home. Anyway, I totally agree with what you are saying in this post and want to encourage you to keep being the great parent that you are! Cheers!