Become a Family Day Care Educator

A career in Family Day Care can be rewarding and flexible. You can run your own business from your own home, with support and guidance from the Family Day Care Support Team.

Checklist for new Family Day Care Educators:

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Minimum qualification of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Complete National Quality Standards and Induction training
  • Have your home assessed for safety by our Family Day Care Support Team
  • Have a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check
  • Have approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis certificates

Setting up your own Family Day Care business can be exciting.

There are some key start-up requirements which include:

  • Home maintenance or safety upgrades
  • Educational equipment and materials
  • Insurance

Please ask our friendly team about your eligibility for a start-up payment to help with these initial costs.

More information

If you're interested in a career as a Family Day Care Educator, please call us on 03 5018 8271, or email fdcinfo@mildura.vic.gov.au. Alternatively, please complete the EOI Form below and email it to us.

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