Family Day Care
Information for Parents
Flexible
Bambini provides flexible family day care by experienced and insured educators to children aged 0-12.
Flexible care options include:
- Full-time / Part time / Casual
- Respite and emergency
- Before/after school and School holidays
- Overnight and shift work
- Public holidays and weekends
Safe
Family day care is a well established mode of child care which is governed by a set of National Standards administered by the National Child Care Accreditation Council.
Re-accredited in 2010, parents can be assured that Bambini is at the forefront of safety and best practices for home based child care.
Approved
Bambini provides “approved care” which can entitle users to child care benefit (CCB) as well as the 50% child care rebate. Bambini manage and process all Child Care Benefit claims on behalf of the parent via the Governments Child Care Management System.
Fees set by educators vary but on average range from $6 - $10 per hour.
Parents should consult the Family Assistance Office (www.familyassist.gov.au) for details of their specific entitlements to CCB. Further information on the 50% child care rebate is available from the Australian Taxation Office (www.ato.gov.au).
Quality
Bambini provide children with:
- A safe, comfortable and secure home environment
- Socialisation and developmental play experiences within small groups
- Stimulating learning opportunities tailored to individuals needs
- Close relationships with educators and other children
- Consistency of care
Educators
All Bambini educators go through a rigorous selection process and safety assessment of their home.
We ensure that all Bambini educators:
- Are warm, caring, energetic and flexible
- Have an appropriate understanding of children's needs and abilities
- Have passed a working with children check and police check
- Possess a current first aid certificate
- Possess current public liability insurance
Support
Bambini operates as a co-ordination unit, staffed by experienced childhood professionals to support the provision of quality care through:
- Regular home visits, phone calls and support
- Providing access to training and professional development
- Providing administration assistance and support to educators and parents
- Ensuring child care standards are maintained and improved
How to Enrol your Child
Email enquiries@bambini.com.au with the following information.
- Required days and hours of care
- Required start date
- Number and age of children
- Suburb or area
- Any special requirements or needs
or call us on (03) 9813 5680.
Information For Educators
Who can become an Educator?
All Educators must have :
- Working with children check and police check
- Current first aid certificate
- Current CPR and anaphylaxis training
- A commitment to safety and prepared to follow the National Standards for family day care
- A home that meets safety and environmental requirements
- Minimum Certificate 3 in Childrens Services (or enrolled on a course to qualify)
Additional Requirements
All educators must take out insurance. Family Day Care Australia (and other insurance agents) provide an insurance policy specially designed for family day care and offer a payment scheme that enables you to avoid up front costs. For further information see www.familydaycare.com.au
Benefits of Becoming a Bambini Educator
- Run your own business working from home
- Set your own days and hours with extremely flexible options including full time, part time, casual, overnight and school holiday care
- An opportunity to be at home with your child while earning an income
- Regular training and professional development
- Regular visits to provide support and monitor the quality of care
- Provision of resources including educational toys, books, puzzles and art materials
- Provision of Equipment hire such as cots, highchairs and strollers
- Processing and management of all time sheets via the Child Care Management System
- Online and telephone assistance for all educators
- Promotion and advertising of our service within the community
How to Apply to Become an Educator
Interested applicants can email enquiries@bambini.com.au with the following information:
- A brief description of your relevant experience/qualifications
- Home address and contact details
- Preferred number and age of children
- Available days and hours
- Whether you have a back yard/outdoor area
- Whether you have a current police check, working with children check, ABN and first aid certificate
- CV/resume (if available)
- Details of two referees (essential)
- Referrals from previous scheme if relocating
or call (03) 9813 5680.