Trinity has just gone up to a good - I am biased I send my DS there and my 2 DD's went before him. If you look at the satisfactory report they said that the children were emotionally well cared for, but they were marked down for not letting the children pour their own drinks. I kid you not.
DS is 1. It's so nerve wracking when they can't tell you they don't like somewhere isn't it.
I don't know anyone who has used Smart Start. I had a friend that used Stepping Stones which is a little further on and she liked it there. I would steer clear of Rowans, I haven't heard good things and they are always advertising for places.
Gosh I sound very negative!
Coojee's is supposed to be good, had a friend work there and another use it. Maney Hill school run Lollipops and again heard very good things.
I have always stuck with Trinity because they are very cuddley and kind to the babies. I have moved the girls on at aged 3 because I don't think they do the educational stuff as well, but for a secure comforting environment I haven't seen them beaten.
However, we all know it's how you feel when you walk through the door that counts :) Feel free to give me a PM is you want any more suggestions