Benefits of family daycare

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Benefits of family daycare

For parents and children:
a childcare option which is home based with the exact same standards as a childcare facility etc under the National Quality Standard and National Law/ Regulation
CCS and or fast tracked placements for eligible parents
continuity from birth to teenage years with one educator and location
siblings can attend childcare together regardless of age
small ratios which ensure more one on one care and attention
individual learning programs based on childs interests, developmental stage, needs/wants and routines which can take into account religious/cultural and other preferences
fdc encourages parental input and individual learning programs allow parents feedback to be easily implemented where appropriate
a range of care options including: booked, casual, public/school holidays, emergency, over night and weekend care available
school, kindergarten and extra-curricular activity etc drop off/pick up plus home/work drop off/pick up
child can participate in many regular outings and excursions such as going shopping, story and craft time at the local library, park, playgrounds, trip to the zoo etc that aren’t available in other settings[/list]

For educators:
work from home
look after your own children and other children
work the days, hours etc you want to and change this if you want or need to
select the children and families you wish to provide care for depending on your availability, preferences, abilities etc as well as the needs, wants and expectations of the child and their family
provide care in a home environment
small ratios which allow time to bond with and pay attention to each child
contribute to the lives of little ones by nurturing them and helping them discover the world around them
a chance to develop and create learning programs for your very own childcare
be a part of an inclusive community focused sector that works with people from different cultures, backgrounds etc
earn a very good income
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