What is Family Day Care?

Family Day Care is the care of children from babies up to the age of twelve years in the registered person's family home. Registration includes an assessment of the person's suitability to care for children and the suitability of the premises. 

This involves:

• attendance at two pre-registration meetings;
• a 'fit person' check, which includes a police check on the applicant and all members of the household over the age of sixteen years;
• a health check and personal references on the applicant;
• a visit to the premises by the Manager of Day Care Registration for an assessment of safety and hygiene of the premises, and suitability of the applicant to care for children;
• a second assessment by the Family Day Care Officer to ensure adequate age appropriate toys and equipment are available before children are cared for;
• obtaining public liability insurance before a certificate of registration is issued

Depending on a successful audit and the outcome of unannounced follow up and pop in visits, the Family Day Carer will be re-registered on an annual basis. The annual audit includes self evaluation and consultation with parents.

How to become registered as a Family Day Carer