Family Day Care provides quality care for children up to 12 years of age (or older) in the homes of registered carers.  A Family Day Care scheme is a network of individuals providing child care and developmental activities in their own homes. The Scheme is managed by a co-ordination unit which is staffed by experienced professionals to support the provision of quality care and manage the scheme. The co-ordination unit supports carers, parents and children in a range of ways.

The Family Day Care Coordinating Team

• works in partnership with carers to meet required legislation, National Standards and the formal Family Day Care Quality Assurance system
• recruits and monitors Carers and provides them with training, support and resources.
• helps parents to choose a suitable carer and the right environment for their child/ren
• staff members are available to discuss any child care needs, and to provide information about the service
• administers Child Care Benefit (CCB) and other government subsidies such as Jobs, Education and Training program (JET).

About Family Day Care Carers

As part of a team of local child care workers, Family Day Care Carers earn an income working from home. For many Carers this means being able to combine earning an income whilst still being at home with their own child/ren.  The Co-ordination Unit equips carers with resources and training in current child care practices.

What hours of care are provided?

In Family Day Care, the hours of care are flexible and can be matched to your family's needs. Family Day Care may be available on weekends or overnight if needed. Types of care include:

• full-time care
• part-time care
• casual care
• care for children of shiftworkers
• before/after school care
• vacation care
• some emergency care