An Approved Family Day Care Scheme

Run your own business caring for children in the comfort of your home, with administration support and professional training from an experienced team.

Flexibility

As a Family Day Care Educator, you can set your own working hours and days and set your own fees, all from the comfort of your own home. Within government regulations, you can choose how many children, and the ages of children, that you would like to care for.

Just get paid!

Unlike other schemes Building Futures Care takes care of all administrative duties including collecting parent fees. Educators are paid directly into their nominated account each week and all fee management and enrolments are done by us! Building Futures Care offers competitive administrative levy fees.

Montessori Philosophy

For Educators that are interested in delivering a Montessori program in their Family Day Care service we can offer mentors who are highly qualified and experienced in the delivery of the Montessori Philosophy.

Support and Training

We believe that placing value on Educators individual diversity is integral to the strength and the success of a scheme. As a scheme we offer Educators professional development opportunities as well as hands on training and guidance.

“We recognise that each Educator brings with them their own teaching philosophy, cultural experiences and ideals.”

Vicki McKinnon, CEO

The Building Futures network includes Building Futures Education – a registered training college with nationally recognised courses. As an Educator you may be eligible for discounted courses, conferences and workshops.

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Courses and Workshops

Three nationally accredited courses and wide range of workshops.

Professional Development

A selection of bite sized courses delivered face to face and online.

Coaching and Mentoring

Guidance to enrich your Montessori journey and business growth.

How to become an Educator

You will be assessed on a number of criteria involving your personal capabilities, as well your qualifications and ability to satisfy certain regulatory requirements.

Capabilities

Communicate effectively with adults and children
Have sound management and organisational skills
Work independently with the support of our Coordination Unit
Demonstrate an enthusiasm and genuine commitment for the wellbeing of children
Create a safe, secure, welcoming and child friendly environment that will support the development and learning of young children
Be physically and emotionally able to care for young children
Have an understanding of children’s development
Be aware of and sensitive to the needs and values of parents and children
Have an appreciation of cultural and family diversity
Commit to ongoing professional development
Financially run a small business

Qualifications

A valid Working with Children Check Blue Card (FDC)
All adult household members including family must have a valid Working with Children Check Blue Card (AO)
Minimum Certificate 3 level in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113 (completed, enrolled, with progress reports or equivalent – for a list of approved qualifications visit this link: ACECQA qualifications)
First Aid Certificate, Emergency Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Training (Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an education and care setting HLTAID004 – this course combines all)
Skills and knowledge competency of National Regulations, Standards and Child Development
Child Protection Training
Food Safety Certificate
Fire Safety Training
Pool safety certificate where applicable

Requirements

Satisfactory First and Final Home Safety check
Public Liability Insurance
ABN Number
AFP Police Check
Adequate toys, equipment and resources
Health and Safety – Regulations and Standards ensure that your home and garden are hygienic and safe for children
Landlord approval where applicable
Roadworthy / Safety certificate on Cars not under Warranty
Car Restraint Check on all restraints
Working Computer, Printer, and Mobile Phone
Medical Certificate from your regular Doctor