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Family Day Care
Monash Family Day Care is a community based quality child care service which offers professional and supervised care for children up to 12 years of age in the private homes of approved Family Day Care Careproviders.
The Careproviders are resourced and supported by the Co-ordination Unit team.
Enquiries: 8544 4444.
Vacancies in Home-Based Child Care for prospective care providers
Introduction
Who can use Family Day Care?
How do children benefit from Family Day Care?
Children benefit from Family Day Care through:- Opportunities to learn through play and exploration in a small group in a home environment
- Developing a close relationship with one care provider
- Socialising with mixed age groups in family settings
- Participating in activities provided to suit the child's individual needs - such as singing, story telling, make believe, play and creative experiences
- Community outings which may include visits to the library and parks, shopping and playgroups
- Learning about tolerance and acceptance of families and children with different cultures, lifestyles and needs
Who cares for the children?
A Family Day Care Careprovider is a person who:- Has an understanding of the needs of children
- Has a professional, caring attitude towards people and children
- Is mature and reliable
- Has a home that is clean, safe and stimulating for children
- Maintains a current First Aid Certificate
Who chooses the Careprovider for your child?
What is a Co-ordination Unit?
Monash Family Day Care has a co-ordination unit, which is staffed by experienced professionals to support the provision of quality care and manage the scheme by:
- Assisting parents in a range of ways, including the selection of the appropriate carer for their child, ongoing advice, information and support
- Recruiting, training and ongoing support of carers - providing supervision and resources for carers and the children in their care
- Encouraging communication between the parent, the child and their carer
- Keeping up to date with current practice and directions in child care
Can families get help with the cost of care?
When parents register for care they receive a schedule of fees along with information on their eligibility for government fee subsidies. Monash Family Day Care sets its hourly rates and fees annually. Rates compare favourably with other child care services. Child Care Benefit is available to help with the cost of care.
Would you like to know more about Family Day Care?
Family Day Care web site: www.familydaycare.org.au
Updated: 7 March 2008
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