- FDC combines the benefit of other child care options with the warmth and intimacy of
growing up at home. - Children develop close relationships with 1 carer while learning through play and exploration with children of a mixed age.
- Small groups (4 under school age and up to 3 school aged children)
- Natural outdoor play spaces with trees and grass.
- Lower rate of cross infection due to smaller group of children and hygiene monitored closely
- FDC is Quality Assured through the National Childcare Accreditation Council
What do I need to know when choosing childcare?
There is a wide variety of child care available in Queensland. In Queensland, most types of child care services are licensed by the Department of Families. Licensed services are required to meet minimum quality standards concerning, for example, the number of adults to children, curriculum, the physical environment, and health, hygiene and safety.
Whilst families using a licensed service can expect at least minimum standards to be met, many services strive to provide a higher level of quality child care.
You may choose to investigate a number of services before making a final decision on the one that is right for your child and your family.
Ask the child care services about:
- Daily routines for your child's age group.
- Look at the policies manual.
- Meet the person who will be caring for your child.
- Ask yourself "Do you feel confident in leaving your child at the service?"
Child Care Access Hotline
Freecall outside of Brisbane: 1800 670 305 (Open 8.15am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).
Check out our FDC Scheme Locator on Home Page
Put in your post code or suburb to find closest Family Day Care scheme. click on: www.fdcqld.org
Explanation for parents regarding fees
Fees are set by individual carers usually at an hourly rate. The amount charged per hour will be discussed at intial interview with the potential Carer. A portion of the fee charged is a Scheme levy.
Child Care Benefit
If you have permanent residency status in Australia, then the Government will subsidise your child care fees through the Child Care Benefit. The number of susidised hours is dependent on whether you (and your partner) are working, studying or training (50 hours per week) or if you need some time out for your child (24 hours per week) the amount of the subsidy is dependent on the combined income of your household (you and your partner) and this is assessed by the Family Assistance Office (FAO) - www.familyassist.gov.au or Phone: 1300 6150
Child Care Tax Rebate
Parents who receive Child Care Benefit and meet the work/study test are also eligible to apply for the 50% tax Rebate through the tax system.
Family Day Care Association Queensland
Telephone: (07) 3847 6900Fax: (07) 3847 6924
Email: fdcqld@fdcqld.org
