Question

what four facilities will you check while selecting a creche for your two old niece

Answer 1

A sign of a good day crèche or nursery is a recommendation from other parents. When you visit a daycare, try to chat to one or two of the parents and get a feel for the place. Also talk to other local parents you know to see if they have heard anything, positive or negative, about the place you're interested in. 

Your own first impressions are important too. Is there a friendly, welcoming atmosphere? What do you see? Is it clean, calm and, most importantly, do the children look happy and occupied? Whatever the day nursery tells you, it's important to listen to your instincts. 

Also, ideally all crèches should be registered. Unfortunately this is usually not the case. Do speak to the manager of the crèche to clarify this issue. Daycare centres, crèches and nurseries that are an integral part of private or independent schools may be registered as part of the school.