yeah Cai this was something I was scared about and spoke with the FDC about when signing up. They said like centres they have a range of carers out there, and that even as regulated as it is, it really is up to me as the standard of care I choose for Matilda. When I went to interview Liz I was surprised because she is amazing. She is studying to be a social worker & our views on parenting just "fit" ykwim? I have been to other carers before & met others and haven't wanted to put Matilda in with them. Usually its not a matter of not thinking that Matilda will like it or that it is safe for her, but that I just didn't feel comfortable leaving her there for longer periods of time, over time. But that is what I also like about FDC, because you can choose the carer a bit better than you can at the centre. I've been to centre's before where the staff have hated where they work, I came in to visit one & the staff member in Matilda's room walked out while I was there.... I went to another one where they couldn't find the team leader... So I guess its the same wherever we leave our children.