What Could It Cost To Set Up For Famiy Day Care?
This will depend on individual circumstances. Some things that you will need to purchase are; • Toys and Equipment • Senior 1st Aid • Police Clearance\Working with Children Check • Local Government Health Inspection • Public Liability Insurance • Newspaper announcement of intent You also may need to make some alteration to your home i.e. locks on cupboards, and glass safety modifications. A grant of up to $1500 Start Up Payment can be available for eligible applicants. Please contact the Co-ordination Unit office for further information. How Many Children Can I Care For? The Children and Community Services (Family Day Care) Regulations 2006 state that a Licensee can care for up to 7 children under the age of 13. This includes the Carers own children. When you are planning to care for other children you may need to consider things such as the ages, specific needs and the dynamics of the group of children you already have. What Could I Earn? This will depend on hoe many children you are
