How much does family day care cost?
Fees for family day care are set by the individual carers and may vary according to location, the carer’s qualifications, the hours of care and the age of the child. However, the typical fee range is $4.50 to $7.50 an hour. Some carers provide food, nappies and transport, and these costs will be added to the hourly rates. For Tina, mother of Chloe, family day care suits her budget: ‘Family day care is a cheaper option without compromising on the level of care and attention.’ Financial support is available to families using approved family day care providers through the Child Care Benefit and the Child care Tax Rebate. Quality and accreditation of family day care services As part of the national childcare framework, family day care abides by State licensing, National Standards and the Family Day Care Quality Assurance system (the national child care accreditation system), to ensure that the quality of care is of the highest possible standard. Quality assurance within family day care is
