Becoming a FDC Educator

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Things to consider if looking to become a Family Day care Educator

• Look for a Scheme to register with. They will give you explanation to how you would proceed,
• Research what Educators are charging in your area's. Some have their fee's on CareForKids.com.au,
• Get permission from Landlord if renting,
• Decide if you are going to provide food or parents to provide,
• Safety proof you home

• Below are a list of things I have quickly jotted down and I will add more when they come to mind,

Safety-INDOORS

Electrical cords

Power points

Blind cords

Kettles

Safety glass

Televisions 

Fans

Heaters

Hot water taps

Fridges

Knives

Sharp items in draws

Medicines

Door knob covers

Furniture that could tip/fall

Australian standard equipment

First aid supplies

Doors locked, keys hung

Signs for evacuation plan at each exit

Toys in good condition

Safety -OUTDOORS

Fencing height

Climb equipment levels

Paths safe

Shaded area's available

Sandpit covers

Prickles in grass

Toys in good condition

Gas pipes/water heaters out of reach or taped

Locks on gates

Travel

Car seat rules for age

Parents to fill in permission forms then copies sent to scheme

Safety check car seats annually

Safety check on car annually

Experience/ Training/ Documents

Min Certificate III in Childcare/Children's Services

Public Liability Insurance cover

Permission from Landlords

First Aid-Annual

Anaphylaxis Traning

Asthma Training

Blue Card - QLD (Victoria I think is Police Check card)

Toys

-Only purchase basics until you know what age you will be caring for. Toys to start with could be:

Blocks (keep them large type-Duplo/Wood)

Books

Baby dolls/Clothes/Baby doll equipment

Box of Toy foods

Box of TeaSet

Box of Cars

Sets of peg puzzles

Boxes with clip lids (Makes easier to store and stack and avoids all toy pulled out at once)

Wooden bowls- I would suggest at least 10, even better if all different


A great way to save purchasing toys and equipment is:
Check out garage sales
Local trash and treasure markets
Online stores-compare prices
Online stores- Ebay/Gumrtree +

Equipment

High Chair
Port-a-cot
Child Table/Chairs
Paint brushes
Child safe scizzors
Plates/bowls/cups (I have at least 12 of each-4 children X 3 meals, saves washing all the time during the day)

Recycled Supplies

Old Table cloths
Egg cartons-For craft or storing pens, or what ever on the table to play with
Plastic microwave meal containers-For holding paint during craft
Cotton buds-Painting
Paper
Magazines

Advertising

Age Groups