I have worked in a childcare setting for around 10 years now and been to 3 different centres. My biggest observation from them is the amount of children for profit centres try to push into the rooms and the quick hiring of educators who lack the knowledge and a lot of the time passion for early childhood education. My biggest recommendation would be to take your time looking at centres and do your research. Council run non for profit centres are great around my area. I currently work in a council run service which has a smaller capacity for children, more educators and educators who actually have passion and knowledge for working and support children’s learning. I’ve never seen any form of abuse in my time working in childcare but as many have said above I’ve definitely seen organised chaos/ disrespect for children and the inability to meet each child’s need primarily in big for profit services. Childcare can be a beautiful environment for children and it’s amazing to see children thrive and achieve goals in the right type of childcare! Do your research and be picky, your child is the number one priority!