Finding a suitable early childhood education and care service that ticks all the boxes can be challenging.
Family day care is an early education and care service run from the homes of qualified early childhood educators.
As an accredited family day care provider with close to 100 educators in Victoria, Windermere Child and Family Services understands the need for reliable early childhood options.
“We work closely with our educators to ensure they offer high-quality childcare programs,” says Kat Naismith, Windermere’s early childhood education and care manager.
“We also work with families to match their child with an educator who suits their needs.”
Busy parents might need to find an educator who is in their locality and offers flexible hours.
Educator Aimee Keays recognises these challenges and provides an accommodating environment.
“If parents are having a hectic morning, they can drop off their children in their pyjamas and let them get ready here,” she says.
A limit of seven children with no more than four preschoolers at one time also allows a family day care educator to have one-on-one interactions.
“I know them so well, I can let parents know if I notice a difference in their behaviours and they are not themselves,” says educator Jo Pierce.
Parents can also rest assured that family day care falls under the same national quality framework as other forms of early childhood education and care.
To enrol in family day care call Windermere on 1300 946 337 or visit windermere.org.au.
