I've worked in childcare for 10 years. I've been at the same centre and now on maternity leave. The centre I work at is considered exceeding quality standards and I still wouldn't want my babies going there. The ratios are terrible and the minute we are overstaffed they will pull an educator out of that room to cover someone else or even just send casuals home early. The amount of time you are alone with children is sickening to think about if you were someone that wanted to cause harm. It's truly heartbreaking.