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What should I look for at a creche viewing?

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MLTS · 12/09/2018 11:41

The 2 creches closest to us are:

  • same distance from house
  • same price
  • same opening hours
  • full time only (ie a 5 day week)
  • same ratio of kids to minders

I've booked a viewing with both and am hoping I just get a good feeling about one over the other, but on a practical level, what should look out for and what would make you pick one over the other?

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MLTS · 12/09/2018 16:31

How did people choose theirs?

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Seniorschoolmum · 12/09/2018 16:45

Cleanliness, happy children, engaged staff
Number of staff, outside space, do the toys look new, food? Music, does it smell nice.

References. Are they almost full? See how your dc reacts.

I took my ds to see 5 childminders (slightly different I know) before I went back to work and in 4 he refused to be put down. In the 5th he sat down and joined in without hesitating. He was right too.

MadeForThis · 12/09/2018 17:03

Seeing how staff interact with kids. Cleanliness. Toys, activities. Outside play space especially if it can be used when raining. Food menu. Art projects. Busy road, pollution, parking available.

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MLTS · 12/09/2018 20:34

Thank you. Good tips there

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