Definitely better to get in early. I have to try a bit hard not to snort at people when they ring and say "I need care for my 9 month old, do you have any vacancies?"

So, in Brunswick there is also Park St, where I was offered a job in 2006, and it is a beautiful place. Dawson St has a really good rep too, and Moreland Childcare Co-op.

Ohhhhh, you are so lucky, there are some awesome place around you! Hotham Hub in North Melbourne is another beautiful place. Wimble St in Parkville also gets the snugglybean tick of approval. Lady Huntingfield in North Melbourne is one of the City of Melbourne centres, *was* good in 2006 when I last visited but John So had some changes afoot so not sure if it is still as good, but still better than anything up here in Vegas. Curzon St is good. North Melbourne Childrens Centre - I think it's a moonee valley council one? - rates as well. I've never been to QV Children's Centre but they sound good in theory! See what you think. Run by ECMS, same folk who manage St Vincents Childrens Centre.

So, ummm, cancel any social engagements for the next few weeks while you check those out!!! I would work in any of them - and I am a very picky lady!