With Educators based across the Central Coast, Hunter New England, North Coast, North Sydney and Western NSW regions, Coastwide Family Day Care has been acknowledged in April 2024 as Exceeding National Quality Standards, by the Department of Education. We are extremely proud of our team for achieving such an outstanding rating.
With almost 40 years of experience, we are proud to celebrate our mission and philosophy.
Our philosophy has been shaped by consultation with educators, children and their families, and our communities and is informed by our commitment to the guiding principles of the National Quality Framework, the Child Safe Standards, the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities.
Register your interest, complete a Vacancy Enquiry and the team will match your child care needs with the right educator.
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To find out more contact us or see our Frequently Asked Questions below.
Coastwide Family Day Care has a reputation for providing safe, secure, high quality home based child care.
Supported by early childhood professionals, our qualified, experienced and dedicated Family Day Care Educators provide a flexible and affordable education and care service for families across the Central Coast, Hunter New England, North Coast and Western NSW regions.
Coastwide Family Day Care is available standard and non-standard hours; weekdays, weekends, overnight or evenings. Before and After school care is also available.
Care is available 24/7 to meet the needs of the changing patterns of today’s workforce. Contact us to discuss your individual requirements.
Coastwide Family Day Care is an affordable child care option, which attracts Child Care Subsidy. Fees vary depending on the child care environment, services offered and the qualifications of the Educator.
Each Educator has their own individual fee schedule that outlines their hourly rates, minimum hours charged and additional charges – such as nappies, transport etc.
The average fees are approximately $9 to $16 per hour.
The average minimum charged hours are between 6-9 hours per day.
14 days’ notice will be given for any changes in fees.
We cater for age groups 0-13 year olds.
There is one off enrolment fee of $50 per child.
Please click on our handbook for more information.
Coastwide Family Day Care Educators provide education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years in a small group setting within a home environment.
This home environment is designed to provide opportunities for play based learning, linked to the Early Years Learning Framework.
With a maximum of four non-school aged children, Educators can focus on individual interests, strengths and developmental needs.
Educators incorporate programming and activities which extend learning and respond to the learning opportunities in everyday life. Play based learning experiences reflect the diversity and unique interests of each child.
Children and their families also benefit from the opportunity to build strong and nurturing relationships with their consistent and familiar Educator. The opportunity to build strong relationships in early childhood is acknowledged to promote the development of supportive relationships throughout life.
Coastwide Family Day Care Educators are selected and trained to meet the highest expectations. Educators are required to:
All adult household members must also undergo a NSW Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
In addition, Coastwide Family Day Care Educators are required to:
Qualified, experienced and dedicated Coordination Unit staff provide additional early childhood experience and expertise to support your child's childcare arrangement, including:
