Family Day Care is an approved care and education service that focuses on each individual child’s development, while providing high quality early learning in an educator’s own home or in-venue.
In small groups, children will enjoy a natural approach to play and discovery, and form genuine lasting bonds with their qualified and passionate early childhood educator, while you will enjoy peace of mind knowing your child is happy in a nurturing, natural and flexible home learning environment.
Our educators are contracted by the Golden Plains Shire Council and are overseen by the Team Leader Family Day Care who offers a range of support services, professional development and resources.
The hours of operation are set by the individual Family Day Care Educator. Care is available Monday to Friday.
Golden Plains Shire Council in consultation with our FDC educators set the hourly rates and charges annually. Rates compare favourably with other child care services.
From 2 July 2018 the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) replaced the Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR). For further information and to determine your eligibility please visit Services Australia - Child Care Subsidy or call the Centrelink Families Line on 136 150, Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm.
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Family Day Care operates under the same National Quality Framework (NQF) as other forms of child care, which incorporates National Regulations, National Quality Standards educational frameworks and and an assessment and ratings process.
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Children in care are provided with rich learning experiences to stimulate thinking, curiosity and foster
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The service is regulated by the Department of Education and Training (DET)
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The Team Leader Family Day Care provides a range of support services, professional development and resources to help educators provide a high level of care
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The educator's home or the approved venue is audited to meet safety regulations to ensure the wellbeing of our families and our educators.
Our educators are required to hold the following qualifications:
- Certificate III in Childrens Services (or must be working towards)
- A Police Check and Working with Children Check for all adults 18 years and over living in the home
- Current First Aid training including CPR, Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis Awareness
For more information about using the service or if you are interested in becoming an educator with Golden Plains Shire Council, please contact the Team Leader Family Day Care on 03 5220 7230 or email: [email protected]
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