MR - thanks - i read ur post - how do i get into contact with a FDC who goes through the accrediation etc that you mentioned?

**Sunshine** - i don't like the idea of anyone taking my DD out - do they have to go on exercusions - the thought of someone driving with my DD in the car scares the heebie jeebies out of me! im going to be a tough sooky mum to deal with i think! LOL
And thankyou on the Congrats!!!
FDC can be run through local councils as well as other organisations like Wesley and Mission. They go though a pretty tough accreditation system (or I thought it was when I read my mums accreditation requirements!) and the surveys I've had to fill out as a parent for my carer to regain her accreditation.
Not all carers go out to playgroups etc that is something you would have to ask the carer when you meet them. I'lll try and find the post I put up a while ago re FDC and things to look for.