Create a haven
for little locals

Become a Family Day Care Educator
with Uniting Early Learning Queensland

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Thank you for requesting a Discovery Call. You can expect a call from us in the next 1-2 week days. We may also email you to find a suitable time to chat.

You are also most welcome to reach out directly to  Ellen Lyne.

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s good to have questions! Here are some Frequently Asked Questions, and you’re welcome to reach out to us directly, too.

You are permitted to care for up to four children under school age, and a maximum of seven children of any age. This means you can offer before and after school care as well as day care for younger children. This can be a practical and great long term solution for families (including your own!).

This excellent calculator from FDCA will help you calculate what you can earn, depending on how many days you work, hours you offer, and the rate you charge, as well as whether your own children will be at home with you. 

Income Calculator | Family Day Care Australia

You’ll need to ensure your home is set up as a safe and suitable environment for the children in your care. The registration process involves identifying any modifications you’ll need to make – such as fencing and other safety requirements. You’ll also need to provide the resources and equipment for children to play, eat, sleep and learn. There are start-up grants that may be available to you to assist in this investment.

In many areas we have local families already on the waiting lists who will be delighted to be matched to a Family Day Care educator.

Once you know how many children you’d like to care for and the days you’d like to work, we will help by:

  • Matching you to children on our waiting lists 
  • Advertising and supporting you to fill your vacancies

Day-to-day, we help by:

  • Matching you to children waiting for an educator (see above) 
  • Managing the financial side with Government and family gap payments so you simply receive your full pay from us each week
  • Professional development opportunities, including networking with other early childhood services
  • Providing support and mentoring from our experienced team
  • Organising play sessions and access to our resource library

Like to learn more?

Complete this short form to download our helpful Family Day Care Educator Info Pack.

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Ready to start the process?

You can submit the pre-application form to get started by clicking the link below or email Ellen Lyne to find out more.

Uniting Family Day Care
Bramble Bay (Brisbane Metro
and South East QLD)

P: 07 32694383
E: bbfdc.office@unitingeducation.com.au

Uniting Family Day Care
Charleville & Districts

P: 07 54826099
E: chvfdc.office@unitingeducation.com.au

Uniting Family Day Care
Gympie

P: 07 54826099
E: FDCGympie.Admin@unitingeducation.com.au