Why Inspired Kids
Care that feels a little more personal.
Smaller groups, qualified educators, flexible arrangements and welcoming home environments create a different kind of childcare experience.
What sets us apart
Eight things worth knowing.
These features reflect the Family Day Care model and help explain how it differs from centre-based care. They are worth setting out plainly, because the differences are not always obvious from the outside.
01
Small groups
Family day care operates with small groups of children. In practice that means smaller groups, with more opportunity for an educator to respond to each child individually.
02
Home-like settings
Care takes place in a family home rather than a purpose-built centre. The smaller-scale, home-based environment can feel familiar and offers opportunities for children to build close relationships with their educator.
03
Qualified educators
Care is delivered by qualified early childhood education and care educators working within approved family day care environments, supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
04
Individual attention
Because the group is small, an educator can come to know each child well — their routine, what they are working on, and what kind of day they have had.
05
Flexibility for families
Families can discuss the hours they need, subject to educator availability and individual care arrangements.
06
Parks and libraries
Regular visits to local parks and libraries are part of the week. Children get space to move, stories to sit with, and the ordinary experience of being out in their own neighbourhood.
07
School transport support
School pick-up and drop-off support may be available depending on the educator, school and agreed family arrangements. It is worth raising early when you enquire.
08
CCS approved
Inspired Kids Family Day Care is Child Care Subsidy approved. Eligibility and the amount your family may receive are determined by Services Australia, and we have linked their information on our resources page.
At a glance
What makes family day care different?
Family day care is an approved form of early childhood education and care delivered in a family home by qualified educators. It sits under the same national regulatory system as centre-based care; what differs is the setting and the scale.
Smaller groups, a home-based environment, opportunities for close relationships with an educator, connection to the local community, and care hours that can be discussed subject to educator availability. Whether that suits you depends on your child and your circumstances; it suits some families and not others.
Learn more about family day care
Independent information published by the Australian Government. Linking to it does not imply any endorsement of Inspired Kids Family Day Care.
Approvals and information
Where to check things for yourself.
- CCS approved
- Qualified educators
- Approved family day care
ACECQA
The national authority for children’s education and care quality, including how services are assessed and rated.
Visit resourceServices Australia — Child Care Subsidy
Who is eligible for the Child Care Subsidy, how it is calculated and how to claim it.
Visit resourceAll resources for families
Education, regulation, child safety and subsidy information, grouped by topic.
See resources
Sound like the right fit?
Tell us the days and hours you need and our team will talk you through the options.