Observe the ambience, children, staff and the interaction between them. Take note, too, of the centre's cleanliness, play methods and the way it disciplines its charges. Training, qualifications and attitude of the staff matter. Teachers are required to have at least a basic certificate in early childhood education. They should also be firm, patient and show a genuine interest in taking care of their charges.
Most centres incorporate a naptime period of one to two hours.
The charges for creches vary, depending on the type and number of classes and even the reputation of the creche. Log on to the MCDS website . Teach your child proper English grammar and sentence construction, because tired teachers often let slip colloquialisms and tend to drop their tenses. Chat with your child daily about the goings-on, in case the childcare teachers are picking on him without reason but he is too confused or scared to tell you upfront. Children aged four and above sneak in some cyberloafing before naptime.