Hi sweetpeajan,
I have looked at many childcare centres over the past couple of weeks, both ABC and private not-for-profit ones. I was starting to get very distressed that I wouln't find somewhere I was comfortable with until yesterday. I went to an ABC centre and instantly knew it 'was the one'! The Director was really lovely, the nursery and kinder rooms were spacious clean and very well equipped. My son immediately ran off and started playing (a great sign). There were children and carers from several different cultures which I think is a great experience for both my children to have. For them to see different face shapes and colours and also have the potential to hear different languages is something I can't provide at home (all our friends are Aussies or Brits)and will teach them important life skills and also tolerance. I'm really excited for them now and I know now I'm making the correct decision going back to work.

I did look at several non ABC centres that were just nasty and also 2 ABC centres that were horrid as well. Take your time making your decision, look at as many centres as possible that are convenient, assess what you want in your centre, what you think will most appeal to and benefit your children. I have found so much variation between centres I'm glad I kept looking until I found the right place.

Good luck, I hope you find a place.