Family Day Care

Family Day Care (FDC) is a child care service provided in the carers home for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old. You can download the fees for Family Day Care.

It is a great affordable balance between structured learning and a relaxed home environment, and is eligible for the Child Care Benefit.

Care can be provided during working hours but may also be available on weekends or overnight if needed. Family Day Care may be particularly ideal for shiftworkers who would struggle to find a centre open during their working hours.

Carers are carefully selected and trained by the Holroyd FDC, who monitor and provide on going support to carers. The scheme provides safety checks, training opportunities and play sessions held at the head office in Military Road, Merrylands.

Numbers in each home are limited to five children under school age, or seven children under 12 years old. This can include the carers own children.

Children benefit from:

• Secure small group environments with 1:1 interactions.
• Individual developmental programs to meet the childs changing needs.
• Daily activities such as painting, crafts and puzzles.
• Opportunities to mix with children of different ages.
• Playsessions held at the FDC office three times a week. These are facilitated by our trained staff and offer a variety of experiences.
• Regular organised outings - such as visits to the library, the childrens museum, or Fairfield City Farm - are coordinated throughout the year.

You can join the Family Day Care waiting list by using the online application form.

For more information call the co-ordination office on 9681 6511, check our waiting list information or email mhfdc@holroyd.nsw.gov.au. The office will be closed between 12 noon Thursday 24 December 2009 and 8am Monday 11 January 2010.

If you live in the Holroyd area and are interested in becoming a Family Day Carer, you can download the Becoming a Carer Handbook and complete the FDC Carer Application Form.

Choosing quality childcare that suits your family is a very important decision. The NCAC provides information on choosing quality family day care in English and other languages.