Arlington Virgina day cares

I’m new mom in the area. I’m looking for a daycare for my daughter who will be 16 months. We have done so many tours for day cares around the area; they are all cost between 25k-31k per year. I will be paying half of my salary to it, but honestly they are not even worth 15k per year when we did the tour. I am here to ask wonderful moms about a daycare that would really justify the payment like Montessori certified teachers or educational opportunities for kids. I would really appreciate your advice. I’m staying in my job cause that’s what we get the Helath insurance for our family.