I often got there and despite the weather she's been changed but not had a vest put on, despite spares
Not normal, rushed nappy changes, usually they put too many clothes on rather than not enough, to be on the safe side.
She's come home with quite bad nappy rash, next day they tell me to bring more cream but it turns out they've misplaced it and then not using any despite the soreness
Not using the cream provided on a sore bottom represents child neglect.
Key worker often not in the room as covers other parts of the nursery, looks bewildered when I looked concerned
They don't have to be there every moment, but you need to know how long she is in there, and how long the key worker spends doing other things.
Different staff members in the room most days, noone gets up to take my baby, even someone does come up,they don't introduce themselves
Warning bell - poor leadership and poor professionalism.
I arrive to find her outside in the garden at half five with a streaming cold without her waterproof suit thingy she's got, bottom and legs wet
Same problem as vest and you could reasonably expect extra care if she has a bad cold at the time.
Staff pranking each other, laughing about how toys were put in their cars with vodka bottles. This is on site, in front of parents during work hours
May mean nothing but it is unprofessional and parents should never hear this kind of thing. It also suggests a rather adult-orientated environment, frankly, with children present rather than central.
They have put DD to sleep in the bouncer for naps despite me repeatedly asking them not to
You would need to know the reason why - is it because she sleeps better, or is it because they are not bothering to listen to you?
Dirty milk bottles left about over night
Sloppy practice, but does not necessarily indicate neglect, just not much pride in the job.
Filthy and I mean filthy bumbo seats uncleaned
Potential health and safety hazard.
They haven't listened to me about how she eats, i.e. picking up little bits off the tray at a time and keep telling me how she's a fussy eater and won't eat anything. She's not fussy at home remotely
You need to know what they are feeding her, and how?
Other things to check:
Are children sitting up to eat? Many of the choking incidences come about when untrained/lazy carers given them bits of apple etc whilst they are sitting on the floor. This is a real hazard.
In the site secure? Angry and curious children are very good at escaping.
Are they wiping changing mats with Dettox between children?
Are the sterilising potties?
Are they sticking to the specified timetable for your child's age group, or does your child spend a long time each day roaming aimlessly or waiting in queues? (This is different from unstructured play and the necessary lining up groups of children have to do in the normal course of events).
Do the carers all recognise your child, know her name, and know her little quirkinesses?