Kaz, the CC centres don't usually have routines in the nursery rooms, only for the toddlers (From 15months or whenever there's room for them to move up). SO don't worry too much about that. Also, availability for moving up to toddlers seems to come in waves - they have a spell where it is tight, then it usually eases. So hopefully that won't be an issue by the time you need it.

I think the best way to choose is to go to each centre, meet the FDC carer you would have and talk to them, ask questions, watch them with the other kids. You usually get a pretty good feeling for what will work for you and your child. GL.