DOUGLAS SHIRE FAMILY DAY CARE 

The Douglas Shire Family Day Care was established in April 1988.  The Douglas Shire Council initially sponsored it until May 1997 when the Scheme became an Incorporated Body by forming its own Management Committee.  In July 2007, the Douglas Shire Family Day Care scheme relinquished its license to Family Day Care Association Queensland.

The Douglas Shire Scheme covers the whole of the Douglas Shire as well as outer regions including Julatten. Currently we have registered carers in Mossman, Cooya Beach, Wonga Beach and Julatten. The scheme offers a flexible service with:

• full-time care,
• part-time care,
• before and after school care,
• school holiday care,
• overnight and weekend care, and
• casual and emergency care is provided (when possible and as the need arises).  

What we offer families:

Douglas Shire Family Day Care offers the wider community personalised, flexible, quality child care in a safe and secure home environment.

Family Day Care is place where children can:    

• Enjoy the natural outdoor play space
• Develop close relationships with 1 carer
•  Explore & play with children of a mixed age
• Rest comfortably in a cosy & familiar environment

• Enjoy the experience of participating in day-to-day activities   

Douglas Shire Family Day Care is:

•  Nationally accredited for its quality care
• Governed by State Regulations and Child Care Act
• Child Care Benefit approved for eligible families   

  Becoming a Carer

  With the Douglas Shire constantly growing, we seek new carers to help accommodate the need for more child care services within our community. 

If you have……

• Experience in childcare
• A warm secure and family focused environment
•  A desire to build a unique home-based business 

We can offer you a fantastic career option with:…..

• The opportunity to build your own business
• Providing you support and training throughout your career
•  A supportive network with the other care providers in our Shire 

For more information regarding child care or becoming a carer -PHONE: (07) 4098 1831 or  EMAIL: dougfdc@bigpond.net.au