I have a question for those who currently (or have previously) worked in Child Care... Do you have to have 1 qualified worker in the room every day? I know it is impossible to have one in the room ALL the time (they have to have breaks!!!) but should they still have on in the room for the majority of the day? The reason I ask is because there are 2 carers in DD's room. One is fully qualified and the other is currently getting her qualifications (which the centre is paying for). The qualified carer is currently on Annual Leave but DH and I are not sure there is a qualified person in the room with the other worker. We love this other worker and she is brilliant with the kids but when DH dropped DD off this morning, this carer wasn't in the room (I think she works a half day today) and he said the other two had no idea what they were doing - we're unsure if they are qualified or not...

Anyway, if anyone can answer my question, I would really appreciate it!

TIA

MG