Serenity,
I respect what your saying but I feel all the negative publicity about private CC only creates a gap between the two sectors when we should be working together. All CC workers should be looking after the best interests of children whether they are private or community based and I think it's wrong to say that one does a better job then the other. The Centre where I work is extremly well resourced, over staffed and due to accreditaion there is a certain standard that must be maintained. ABC does'nt represent good quality private CC due to their size although I know a lot of parents are happy with them. Your right about the lack of money in CC but it is an extremly rewarding job as well and both types of providers need eachother to meet demand which is why we must work together to get the government to do more for the industry.