Make sure the nursery has plenty of staff so your child gets the attention and care that she needs. At least 50 per cent of the staff members should have a childcare qualification. Look for a nursery with good staff benefits. Those that pay well and offer a good employment package are more likely to keep their best staff. Low staff turnover is one key to ensuring consistent, stable care for your child.
Some nurseries close early every so often for staff support and training.
Although inconvenient in the short term, this is time well spent showing that the staff are valued and up to date in their skills. If staff training isn't up to scratch, and they seem overworked and stressed, then the nursery is not for you. They do, and a good nursery is clean and sanitary. Floors, corridors, walls, and the kitchen area must be spotless, rubbish bins should not be left sitting unemptied, and the building should be suitably heated, lit and ventilated. Staff must be aware of the importance of personal hygiene, and follow appropriate procedures.