How Will My Child Benefit from Family Day Care?
Balmoral Family Day Care aims to meet each child's needs in small group family settings.
- Well equipped family settings that provide personalised, nurturing care.
- Opportunities to learn through play & exploration without competiton.
- Socialising with mixed age groups in family settings to build confidence & self-esteem.
- Planned activities provided to suit your child's individual needs. For example, story-telling, singing, art and crafts, outdoor play.
Your child will benefit by;
- home environment
- consistency
- flexibility
- family values
- real world education
5 key benefits
- Scheme playgroup
- Program Planning and Observations made available to parents
- Small, nurturing learning environment
- Predictable yet flexible routines that meet your child's needs
10 Steps to a Happy Child in Balmoral Family Day Care
Involve your child in each step to ensure they will settle in well. Feel free to discuss any queries with your co-ordinator along the way.
Step 1
Make an application to the Balmoral Family Day Care Office by phoning or dropping in.
Step 2
Discuss your child care needs with your co-ordinator.
Step 3
Your co-ordinator will then refer you to one or more care providers.
Step 4
Ring the care provider/s promptly to make an appointment to meet at their home.
Step 5
Take your child to meet the care provider.
Step 6
Discuss your childs needs and decide with the care provider when your child will start.
Step 7
Leave your child with the care provider for short periods of time before your booked care starts.
Step 8
Send along a favourite toy or rug with your child for comfort.
Step 9
Talk to you care provider about your childs progress.
Step 10
Begin your booked care!
Checklist for parent/carer interviews [PDF File 22kb]