Looking for a Family Day Care in Queensland?

Enhance is Queensland’s leading family day care provider, offering a variety of care including all-day care, out of school hours care, vacation care, casual, evening care and more.

What is Family Day Care?

Family day care is exceptional education and care provided by a qualified educator in their own home.

Family Day Care provides a nurturing home-based alternative to long day care or child care centers, ensuring your child receives personalised care tailored to their specific needs and development. 

Government subsidies available
Individualised learning programs
Qualified Educators regulated by Enhance
Local to your community
Flexible hours, catering to parents with non-traditional working hours
Home-like environment
Regular assessments and checks ensure that the FDC homes adhere to safety and quality standards
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The benefits

Personalised and flexible home-based childcare in your local area.

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Family environment

Our Educators educate and care for your children in their home.

Government subsidies

Access subsidies such as Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to reduce the cost of care And Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS) for eligible families.

Flexible to suit you

Childcare, out of school hours care and vacation care options for children from infancy to 12 years (or prior to commencing secondary education).

Smaller groups

Your educator cares for less children, meaning your child gets personalised attention and care.

Siblings stay together

Siblings learn and play together throughout the day.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Family day care fees are set by Educators, meaning the cost changes depending on the Educator. Get in touch with us to find out more.

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What do the fees include?

Some of our Enhance Educators may charge additional fees for nappies and meals or include them in their fees, however, it is best to check with the Enhance Service to find out exactly what the Educators in your area provide.

Is Family Day Care eligible for CCS?

Child Care Subsidy is available for families to reduce the cost of care. Family day care can offer families minimum hours, meaning you can better optimise your allocated Government subsidies.

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How is family day care regulated?

Family day care is regulated by the National Quality Framework (NQF). The NQF is based on national law and regulations.

What learning programs are used in family day care?

Educators guide the educational learning programs within their service based on their personal philosophy, our Enhance philosophy, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Framework for School Aged Care in Australia (MTOP).

Request for Care

Would you like to request care or join the Enhance waiting list? Contact us today!

If you require phone assistance, please contact:
Family Day Care Team: 07 3899 1622
In Home Care Team: 07 4962 1283

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Work from home with the flexibility to suit your family and ongoing professional and administration support.

Our locations

We provide home-based child care throughout Queensland. Get in touch with our friendly team in your area.