Steve Carr
In April 2002, "The Hollywood Reporter" reported Eddie Murphy was to reteam with Steve Carr, who directed "Dr. Dolittle 2", on "Daddy Day Care". In June 2002, Anjelica Huston was in negotiations to join the cast. The following month, Revolution Studios set Jeff Garlin, as well as Steve Zahn, to join Murphy in the film. Shooting began on August 1, 2002 in Los Angeles, California.