Uniting Family Day Care.
Flexible and highly-personalised education and support for children, from the comfort of an approved educator’s home or venue.
Small group sizes in a home-based environment
Family Day Care in Wimmera and Gippsland.
Our Family Day Care services provide children with education and care in a nurturing home–learning environment, helping them to develop close and sustainable bonds with their educators. Extended care hours, small group sizes and emphasis on individual attention are just some of the many reasons why parents choose Uniting’s Family Day Care service.
Program benefits
Uniting's professionally trained and qualified network of experienced educators provide play based activities tailored to children’s individual needs and interests.
Family Day Care is primarily for children who have yet to start school, care is available for school children up to 12 years old. We tailor care to suit every family's needs with flexible hours, and can even provide overnight care by arrangement.
All of our Family Day Care educators undergo rigorous screening processes (such as working with children’s or vulnerable peoples check) and are highly trained to provide your child with the best care. You can rest assured that Family Day Care is governed by the same National Quality Framework (NQF) standards as all other childcare.
We offer family day care across Wimmera and Gippsland so you can find a suitable service near you.
Our programs
With Family Day Care, children have the opportunity to:
- Interact with other children of similar ages
- Play with a variety of toys and activities
- Participate in music and singing sessions
- Read stories
- Create art and learn new craft skills
- Enjoy visits to the local park and playground
- Visit and learn about the local library and/or shops
- Share nutritious and delicious meals which cater for diverse dietary requirements
- Have time for naps or rest time in a relaxing environment.
- Interact with other children of similar ages
- Play with a variety of toys and activities
- Participate in music and singing sessions
- Read stories
- Create art and learn new craft skills
- Enjoy visits to the local park and playground
- Share nutritious and delicious meals which cater for diverse dietary requirements
- Visit and learn about the local library and/or shops
- Have time for naps or rest time in a relaxing environment.
Our Family Day Care locations
Enrolment
To enrol in Family Day Care please get in touch with us to discuss your care requirements.
Become a Family Day Care Educator
If you love working with children and want the flexibility of working from home, family day care could be a great career opportunity for you.
We’re looking for educators and people who want to become early childhood educators to join our team. We need people who:
- Are passionate about working with children
- Have an early childhood qualification or plan to study
- Are interested in running a business and want the flexibility to work from home
- Enjoy planning fun activities that support children’s development
- Love working with families
- Can keep business records, including invoices and receipts
- Have child-friendly spaces at home that can be used for education or are willing to make changes to comply with regulations.
Benefits of being a Family Day Care Educator:
- Choosing the hours and days you work
- Being your own boss
- Building relationships with families in your community
- Caring for your own children at home, while earning an income.
Support from Uniting
To help you succeed in your new role, we will support you with:
- The registration and set up process
- Professional development opportunities
- Monthly visits
- Promoting your service in the local community.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Family Day Care is covered under the Child Care Subsidy. To check if you are eligible, get in touch with us.
Family Day Care can cater for children with disabilities and/or additional needs and often is a preferred option due to the specialised care. You can discuss your child’s specific needs with your Family Day Care coordinator.
A major advantage of Family Day Care is the small group sizes which include up to 7 school-aged children and no more than 4 children aged 0-4 years per group.
Yes, Family Day Care Educators have an Early Childhood qualification, a Working with Children Check (VIC) Vulnerable People Check (TAS), a Police Check, and First Aid Training. They follow the National Quality Standard Framework to ensure that their care is up to standard.
If you love working with children and want the flexibility of working from home, family day care could be a great career opportunity for you. We’re looking for educators who are passionate about working with children and want the flexibility of running their own business. If you’re interested in becoming a Family Day Care Educator, please register today.
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