My daughter goes to FDC & has been with the same carer for almost 2 years. I guess its important to know their philosophy on things. How do they reprimand children? What do they do when they need to go to the toilet? What is the set up, where will your child spend most of their time, and where do they sleep?

The biggest thing to me is how comfortable I am as well. I have had to have emergency carers for Matilda when hers was on holidays and I found it really eye opening. In one house they slept upstairs and were far away from the rest of the group... so how does the one carer supervise? What do they do when the toddler wakes up? How do they know the toddler wakes up? Also they had the TV on all day in the main play area. They didn't do craft or activities at all together but had free play all day long. Some children thrive in that environment, but Matilda doesn't so it wasn't right for her. Luckily she was only there a few days.

Also with food, how do they do mealtimes? One other carer Matilda went to had an open door policy, the children ate when they wanted & went & got the food they wanted from their bags. Now, leaving that sort of thing up to Matilda would mean she wouldn't eat all day long.... not fun.

I love FDC and love our carer. In fact in a few months when I pick up a day or two of work, Jovie will be starting as well. Its fantastic when you find somewhere your child fits in and where you are happy & comfortable with their care.