i think it is common for daycare centres to have high turnover as it is a starting point for some people when it comes to careers. My daughter loved Daycare and her Educators but still had moments where she didn’t want to go. I think she learned so much from going and it is an important step in there learning and developing and highly recommend parents sending there kids if possible, even if it is only 1 day a week.

My son hated it, my daughter loved it so I too had mixed reactions. I think it’s good ultimately for the child. The sickness is unrelenting, but at least they have a good immune system for school

I was hesitant initially but I have noticed how my child has thrived since going.

Some Daycare Centres do assessments on children in their care. I don’t know whether the staff do it or whether they have somebody from outside do it.
We were told that our eldest child wasn’t as advanced with talking as others her age, and also her speech was as clear as it should be. Something for us to concentrate a lot more on. The younger one wouldn’t stick his tongue out. As parents It’s not something we encourage or have taught. Their point about that was will her do it for a Dr. My theory is kids learn to copy.

I used it in small doses. It was ok.

I have nothing against day care, it just wasnt the right fit for us. I can see lots of positives, also the not so positive aspects you pointed out.

I like the daycare he goes to and make my return to work a little easier knowing he is going to be left in good hands.
I can’t stand the constant sickness though. He has been in daycare for about 2 1/2 months now and seems to be constantly sick but I know it is building up his immunity.

My child care centre has a wonderful well deserved reputation. My children have learnt so many things there that they would not yet have learnt at home. A big one is that they have learnt to share and wait their turn. Priceless education.

Absolutely in camp love. Have problems with how it’s being run then take it up with the director or find a new centre (I mean that nicely; it should be a positive experience for parents too) I’ve worked in day care centres and been a family day care mum; daycare trumps by far in my opinion. In fact I am looking to buy a centre in the next few months. High turnover will always be a problem, but unfortunately it is a low paid job and unless that changes it will remain that way.

I would actually worry about a place with a high attrition rate. I found that when it started happening in my sons centre there was a problem with management and in the end it impacted how happy the kids were.

My kids have always loved day care, For me its great at the end of the day to see that they have eaten more food and better food than they would of at home. At home they would be given a sandwich but there they get a warm meal, a healthy snack and fruit. What more could you ask for.

I used day care out of necessity for my older children. It was a case of making time to be involved and know what was going on, not just pick up / drop off and hope to be told important things. I agree with most of your love/hate arguments. With our youngest, I’m enjoying being a stay at home mum, so will probably only send her when she’s old enough for kindy one or two days a week for socialising before she starts school.

You have to find one that you are happy with. It’s a very personal preference and makes a world of difference.

make sure that it is a good place and see how the staff react to the kids

i hate daycare getting my child more colds etc but i love my child getting an immunity lol

Always put name tags on your child’s clothes. Some centres have a lost property area where you can look for missing clothes and other things they leave behind including drink bottles.

I have only just put master 23 month old in daycare hes been there about 6 wks now and has had a runny nose for 5 wks grr but I suppose it will build up his immune system. The staff at his centre seem really nice but im still a bit uneasy atm. He has started pulling his nappie off im not sure what that’s about, but I best thing for me is every time I left him even with my own mum he would scream and cry until he vomited and it looks like he is getting past this. Im going back to work soon also so he has to get used to being left the 2 days

Child care helped my children to toilet train so I’m always grateful for that and the friendships they made and some of the skills that they developed.

I would have went bonkers without daycare!

Overall it is good, and I think my son brings home more strange clothes than he leaves behind