What is Family Day Care?

Excellence In Care (EIC) operates as a Family Day Care Service. We provide affordable, personalized care for families. Our qualified educators create a welcoming, safe, and nurturing home environment.

Dedicated Educators

We employ qualified Early Childhood Providers and Care Professionals as educators. These devoted professionals passionately foster engaging, meaningful, and loving environments. Our educators represent a variety of cultural backgrounds, coming from both metropolitan and regional areas.

Care Capacity

Educators can care for up to 7 children at a time. However, we limit this to a maximum of 4 children under school age. Our service accommodates children from infancy to 12 years. We provide care during work hours, before and after school, during holidays, and overnight on weekends.

Benefits of Family Day Care

Parents appreciate Family Day Care for its small group setting. This environment ensures safety, stimulation, and enjoyment for children. We recognize the importance of learning through play and exploration. Each child’s individual needs and abilities receive support to help them reach their full potential.

Personalised Routines

Educators plan stimulating routines for each child in collaboration with the coordination unit and parents. Schedules include activities such as storytelling, arts and crafts, singing, games, and social interactions. These activities aim to enhance learning and social skills.

Ongoing Support for Educators

Qualified staff monitor, support, and train our educators. They work closely with children, families, and educators to ensure high-quality care. Excellence In Care sets clear requirements for our educators:

  • Have a minimum qualification of or are working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Hold a current positive blue card; a police check for themselves, as well as for other household occupants, must also attain a current, positive blue card
  • Possess current senior first aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis, and CPR certificates
  • Hold current public liability insurance
  • Operate a service that complies with the National Quality Framework, state requirements, and scheme policies and procedures
  • Undertake pre-service training, ongoing training, and professional development
  • Adhere to COVID-19 safe hygiene and practices.

National Quality Framework

As part of the national child care framework, our Family Day Care Educators adhere to various requirements, including state licensing, national standards, individual scheme policies, and Family Day Care Quality Assurance Guidelines. By doing so, they ensure that the quality of care meets the highest standards.

Moreover, the National Quality Framework (NQF), introduced in 2012, established a new quality standard aimed specifically at improving education and care across long day care, family day care, preschool/kindergarten, and outside school hours care services. This initiative further underscores our commitment to providing exceptional care and education.

The NQF includes:

Assessment of Services

All services approved under the Education and Care Services National Law are assessed and rated by the relevant state or territory regulatory authority. These services are evaluated against the 7 quality areas of the National Quality Standard (NQS) and receive an overall rating based on the assessment results.

Costs Associated with Family Day Care

Family Day Care provides an affordable childcare option for parents. Specifically, prices for care vary by educator and adhere to relevant government regulations. Typically, the cost is based on an hourly rate.

In addition, as an approved childcare provider, Excellence in Care enables parents to potentially claim the Australian Government Child Care Subsidies (CCS) where applicable. This financial support further enhances the affordability of childcare for families.

Government Support for Childcare Costs

The Australian Government offers several initiatives to assist parents with the cost of childcare. You should speak to Centrelink or the Family Assistance Office to discuss your individual entitlement to these benefits, and you must be registered with MyGov to receive subsidies.

Impact of Quality Early Childhood Education on Children and Families

Research clearly shows that quality education and care in early childhood significantly improve health, education, and employment outcomes later in life. During these early years, children develop essential self-esteem, resilience, healthy growth, and a strong capacity to learn. Therefore, quality education and care play a crucial role in shaping each child’s future and laying a solid foundation for their ongoing development and learning.

The key benefits for parents and children include:

A colorful classroom with children's art on the wall, including paper fish hanging from ribbons. A small table with chairs is in the center, surrounded by shelves with baskets. Plants, sunflowers, and a rainbow decoration add a cheerful touch.
A colorful and organized kids' playroom featuring a small wooden shelf with toy storage, educational charts, alphabet and numbers on the wall, and a world map. A glowing drawing board is also visible on a table nearby.
A playground with a rock climbing wall, slide, and purple steering wheel. There’s a large pink pinwheel in the sand, surrounded by plants and tires. A sign nearby reads "Be SunSmart." A table and chairs are in the background.
A cozy, colorful classroom corner with cushions, soft toys, and educational decorations. A bulletin board displays messages and art. Large plants and sunflowers add a natural touch, while shelves hold books and toys for children.
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