The OCC I use is wonderful. My daughter has attended since she was 6 months old. There are good and bad staff everywhere - whether it's run by local government is irelevant (I think).

You need to feel comfortable so pop in unannounced and have a look aroud, see how they interact with the children.

The childcare worker at my local OCC (whom is now a personal friend and babysits the kids) is the only other person other than my DH, who can put our boy to sleep. She rocks him for however long it takes (only a few mins thankfully) just liked she rocked my DD.