As a Family Day Care Educator, you are running your own small business, meaning you set your own fees and have the potential to earn an excellent income while doing meaningful work from home.

You’ll receive weekly payments and have the flexibility to build a business that suits your lifestyle and goals.

To become a registered Educator, you will need a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).

Don’t worry if you don’t have this qualification yet, we can support you through the process and may even be able to assist you in accessing paid sponsorship opportunities for your studies.

We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Absolutely! From your very first enquiry, you’ll receive ongoing support from experienced and qualified professionals.

We provide guidance throughout:

• Your initial enquiry
• Care environment assessments
• Registration and onboarding
• Setting up your program
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring

You are never doing this alone, we are with you throughout your entire journey.

Many people assume their home or space won’t work, but you might be surprised!

We specialise in thinking outside the box and finding safe, affordable, and practical solutions. Whether you live in a unit, small home, or unique space, we’ll work with you to create an engaging and compliant learning environment.

Don’t rule yourself out before speaking with us!

Starting your Family Day Care business may be more affordable than you think. Many people are surprised to learn that they often already have the basics needed to get started at home.

We’ll work closely with you to problem solve and come up with practical, affordable, and easy solutions that suit your space, budget, and lifestyle. Our experienced team knows how to make the process simple and achievable without unnecessary stress or expense.

You don’t need to have everything perfect from day one, we are here to guide you every step of the way and help you prioritise what’s needed.

If you’re unsure about costs or where to begin, give us a call. We’re the experts, and we would love to help you explore your options and make your Family Day Care journey feel possible and exciting.

Yes! As a small business owner, there are many potential tax deductions available to Family Day Care Educators, especially during the setup phase.

Expenses related to your business, resources, environment setup, utilities, and more may be claimable. We can help point you in the right direction so you feel confident getting started.

Definitely. One of the biggest advantages of Family Day Care is flexibility.

You choose:

• The days you want to work
• Your operating hours
• The age groups you care for
• The type of care you provide

For example, you may choose to:

• Work 3 days a week from 8am–4pm
• Offer before and after school care
• Operate full-time or part-time

We’ll work with you to create a schedule that suits your lifestyle and family.

Yes! We love creating opportunities for our Educators to feel connected, supported, and inspired.

We offer:

• Playgroups
• Excursions
• Professional development opportunities
• Educator networking events
• Community engagement activities

We also value your ideas and creativity, your suggestions and innovative thinking are always welcomed and valued.

There are no “perfect home” requirements. As long as there is enough safe and usable space to provide an educational program, we can work with you.

Our team will help you design an environment that is:

• Safe
• Inviting
• Engaging
• Functional
• Purpose-driven

We’re experts at making spaces work beautifully for children and Educators alike.

Yes, we offer FREE environment assessments and business consultations.

If you’re unsure whether Family Day Care is right for you, or if your space is suitable, we’re happy to chat and provide guidance with no obligation.

Our goal is to help set you up for success from the very beginning.

Yes! We offer access to an interest-free loan to help with startup costs you may encounter when setting up your Family Day Care business.

The process is simple, supportive, and designed to help you get started with confidence.