A yellow pin on the locator shows the location of an approved family day care service that is a member of Family Day Care Australia.

An approved family day care service is responsible for the effective operation of all components of family day care, including recruiting, training and supporting educators, monitoring care provision and providing advice, support and information for families. The service also assists in matching the individual needs of children and families with an appropriate family day care educator.

A red pin on the locator shows the location of a registered family day care educator who is a member of Family Day Care Australia.

A family day care educator must be registered with an approved family day care service. A family day care educator may be able to provide flexible care, including all-day care, part-time, casual, before and after school care, and care during school holidays, overnight and on weekends. For more information about the qualifications and professional requirements for family day care educators, click here.