Avoid bad creches by not hurrying, says expert

PARENTS can avoid sending their children to bad child-minders or nurseries if they are not in a hurry to find a place for their child, according to a leading childcare expert.

Jim Greenman, author of several books on childcare, said that if a parent was desperate to find a place for their child or forced to choose a place based on what they can afford, they often ignore their instincts and “put on rose-coloured glasses to help talk themselves into” accepting a place with an inferior childcare provider.

He said it was easier for parents to choose the best childcare option for them if they have a choice and know what to look for.