Welcome to First Idea Family Day Care Services
First Idea Family Day Care Services is a quality provider, providing quality education and care for the local community. The service is operating under the National Quality Framework. We have a Management team, which consists of educators, parents and members of the community and is responsible for strategic planning. With a focus on providing a safe and nurturing environment, we offer a range of programs and activities that are designed to promote learning and development. Our team of experienced educators work closely with parents to create individualised learning plans for each child, ensuring that they receive the support and guidance they need to reach their full potential.
We have our educators in multiple locations, including Lyndhurst, Doveton, Hallam, Endeavour Hills, Dandenong, Hampton Park, Narre Warren, Berwick, Clyde, Cranbourne, Lynbrook, Keysborough, Carrum Downs, Pakenham, Springvale, Glen Waverley.
Become an Educator
Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a flexible and rewarding career?
Are you passionate about working with children and want to play a part in shaping their futures while running your own business from home?
About Family day Care
Family day care is approved child care that truly focuses on each individual child’s development, while providing high quality early learning in an educator’s own home.
In small groups, children will enjoy a natural approach to play and discovery…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Family Day Care (FDC) is a home based early childhood education and care service where a qualified educator provides education and care from their own home. It is fully regulated under the National Quality Framework (NQF)—the same laws that apply to long day care centres.
Key features
- Small group size: 1 educator with up to 4 preschool children and 3 school aged children.
- Consistent educator: Children stay with the same educator every day, building strong attachment and emotional security.
- Home environment: Calm, flexible, and family like setting.
- Qualified educators: Hold early childhood qualifications, First Aid/CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis, Child Protection, Police Check, WWCC.
- Safety checked homes: Regular inspections and compliance monitoring by the approved provider and regulatory authority.
- Individualised learning: Educators tailor routines, learning, and care to each child.
Noble Park, Hallam, Eumemmerring, Hampton Park, Narre Warren South, Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, Cranbourne North, Clyde North, Clyde, Berwick, Officer, Pakenham, and Melton South.
Yes. First Idea Family Day Care is an approved childcare provider under the Australian Government's Child Care Subsidy (CCS) scheme. Eligible families can claim CCS to significantly reduce their out-of-pocket fees. Subsidy amounts are determined by your family's income, activity level, and the type of care used.
Contact us and book a tour with one of our educators. After the tour, you can enrol online and start using the service.
As a child safe organisation, we place children’s safety, wellbeing, and rights at the centre of everything we do. Every educator in our service is trained, qualified, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and protective environment. All homes are thoroughly safety checked, monitored, and maintained to meet the highest standards, ensuring that children are safe in every space and at all times. We follow strict supervision practices, safe environments procedures, and child protection responsibilities, and we respond immediately to any concerns. Our service actively promotes a culture where children feel heard, respected, and protected, and where families can trust that their children are receiving care in a safe, supportive, and professionally guided environment.