Ipswich Family Day Care

What is Family Day Care?

• Family Day Care is a unique childcare service offered in the homes of carefully selected, assessed and registered educators, with the majority  holding Early Childhood qualifications.
• Children – newborn to 12 years – are cared for in small groups in a nurturing family home that meets safety standards and is regularly checked for risk management.
• Educators are assessed, supported and monitored by a professional coordinating team of early childhood specialists employed by the Ipswich Family Day Care Scheme.
• Ipswich Family Day Care operates within the new National Quality Framework, which aims to raise quality outcomes for your children.  The scheme also strives for a continuous improvement and consistency in education and care service through:
  • A National legislative framework
  • a National qualtity standard
  • a National quality rating and assement process
  • a new National body – Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority  (AECQA)  www.aceqa.gov.au 

Why choose Ipswich Family Day Care

• Ipswich Family Day Care has been established since 1983 and is a highly respected childcare service within the community.
• IFDC offers over 70 quality educators
• IFDC is sponsored by Family Day Care Assocation Queensland.  They have been supporting the childcare industry since 1977.

What does the Co-ordinator do?

• Assists parents by providing them with information, parenting advice and choices in arranging the best care for their children.
• Recruits, assesses and registers educators.
• Supports and monitors educators, and children in their care, by visiting them regularly and providing training and resources.
• Links parents and educators with other family support services.
• Ensures that the Scheme’s childcare practices reach the highest standards, and are improved in line with current research.

What childcare is available?

• In Family Day Care the hours of care are flexible and can be matched to families’ needs, including overnight, weekends, shifts & rosters.
• 24 hrs per day / 7 days per week / 52 weeks per year.
• Full time or Part time, parents pay only for the hours needed.
• Before and After School, including transport for school / preschool.
• Vacation Care during school holidays.
• Respite care for children with additional needs / disabilities.