Check out all centres. Don't just go by the quick pick up/drop off interactions
I'd like to start off with how some of the Staff are absolutely wonderful but.. some need alot of work. There's no communication..
Children are always crying and im talking about hours of constant or on and off crying. Majority pending which room but, majority of the staff will say oh, they had a great day... or 1 will tell you your child had a great day, then if your lucky another will tell the truth. Its absolutely hetic. Parents being told their child was great 5minutes after they have left for the child to still be upset, or hiding etc hours later. But as soon as there's a parent around they will act like everything is perfect. I've over heard a staff member say you know whose crying because their hurt and whose crying for attention. Whilst seeing the children that are crying left to stand/sit whatever by themselves. No care for them even if it was just attention they wanted they should be getting it. I could never work here, or send my child here. When looking at a centre my advice is to turn up unannounced. Go when it's the crazy busy times. Really watch how they interact with your children. Watch how your child interacts with them. Because I promise you sometimes it's not always as it seems. Looks great when you walk in drop off, leave then come for a pickup. Or a couple photos of your kid playing. But definitely not as it seems all the time.
Some staff do not speak polite to the children. Instead of please share or please wait your turn, it's an abrupt No or Give that back to..... now.
It's many things.. as simple as they forgot to put children's names on things they have made so they will just quietly say to another staff member quickly look for one without a name and just give them that.
Just be honest and say we forgot names not sure which one it is.
Yes this is only 1 comment but I hope if your considering working or sending your child here, please really look 100% into it.
Half these reviews are staff members reviews.
I was not going to do a review but now i have personally heard from 3 other families that have had issues and always thought they were a great place until they started doing the pop in visits or staying a little longer then the normal 10min in and out.
Best of luck and make sure you really check out centres.