Childcare centre cases: Timely to look at support for pre-school educators

There are many lessons to be drawn from the recent cases, and some of these apply to parents

There have been comments and musings – on social media and in casual conversations – as to what might have triggered the recent incidents. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK
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For families with working parents, full-day childcare is essential.

Many spend hours poring over information on centres near home and asking around for recommendations before deciding where to enrol their children. In some cases, children are sent to infant care from as young as 60 days.

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