Ask away!!
I worked there a while ago, about 4yrs now, but I do still keep in contact with some of the girls who work there. They are still happy there and have not said anything to me about the changes, so I can only assume all is still well. Yes, the waiting list has always been huge. I think that's just a reflection on the centre's reputation. When I worked there and as far as I know since, staff turnover is pretty good. While I was there not many people left except for five people, and that was due to them moving states, pregnancy or them getting higher qualifications and wanting to get higher positions. I worked there for 5yrs. Yes I do think council or community centres are better, due to the fact they are run for the centre, families and children, not for profit of the owners. While I worked at the centre the ratios were great. There is and extra staff member in each room, as well as the floater and the director who is available if needed. In the toddler room, the ratios are 1 carer to 8 children, so that if there is 16 children only 2 carers are technically needed but at this centre, there are 3. This centre is an excellent centre, and the council is great too. If I could have I would not have left, except for the fact that I'd just gotten married and we wanted to buy a home and couldn't afford to buy in Chatswood or surrounds. I was very sad to leave.
If you do choose this centre, let me know how you go. Good luck it is a very difficult decision as to who to trust your baby with.
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