Our Service

Cabonne Family Day Care was established in 1992 and has grown to be a respected childcare service in the Cabonne region, as well as surrounding Local Government Areas including Blayney, Orange and Parkes where we have registered educators.

Cabonne Council is our Approved Provider and is responsible for the overall administration of the service.

Our service prides itself on being a supportive and encouraging team that works together to nourish children's development and interests, while also supporting educators to provide a high-quality education and care service.

For more information on how we support our educators, please see Become an Educator.

Cabonne Family Day Care strives to ensure all children are part of our three concepts: Belonging, Being and Becoming. We also support and promote the idea that all young Australians grow to become:

• Successful learners

• Confident and creative individuals

• Active and informed citizens

Service Policy & Procedures

 Cabonne Children's Services Policy(PDF, 185KB)

Cabonne Children's Services Procedures(PDF, 16MB)

Service Philosophy

Service Philosophy

Family Day Care

Family day care is approved childcare 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 and form genuine lasting bonds with their qualified and passionate early childhood educator, while you will enjoy peace of mind knowing your child is happy in a nurturing, natural and flexible home learning environment.

When choosing care for your child, family day care isn’t just the right choice — it’s the natural one.

How is it similar to centre based childcare?

• Family day care provides early childhood education and care services for children across Australia.

• Family day care operates under the same National Quality Framework (NQF) as other forms of childcare, incorporating National Regulations, National Quality Standards educational frameworks and an assessment and ratings process.

• Parents are eligible for the Child Care Subsidy

How is it different to other forms of childcare?

• Your child’s education and care are provided by an individual educator who is an early childhood education and care professional, operating within their own home.

• Educators work with small groups of no more than four children under school age* at any one time.

• Educators work with an approved service that carries out regular visits to monitor the children’s individual development and provides support.

*An educator may care for 3 additional school age children, outside of school hours 

Wait List Application

Please complete our wait list application to be placed on the wait list. If you have a preferred educator, please note this in the comments. 

Access the wait list application here. 

 Parent Handbook

Our Parent Handbook gives families a detailed overview of our service. Please have a read!

Parent Handbook

How do I enrol my child?

Step 1: Complete the wait list application. The service can then match your requested days with vacancies and forward you to an appropriate educator, if any are available.

Step 2: Contact educator and organise a time to meet them and see their environment.

Step 3: Once you have confirmed a place with an educator, you need to contact the service to be sent an online enrolment form.

Step 4: Complete enrolment paperwork and pay enrolment fee and bond.

Step 5: Once enrolment fee & bond is paid, the Principal Office will send you an 'Enrolment Confirmation' email. When you receive this email, your child is now ready to commence care. There are a few tasks to complete that will be outlined in this email, such as confirming enrolment on your Centrelink account and setting your e-Signature PIN.  

How much does Family Day Care cost?

There is a $30 Enrolment Fee & $100 Bond charged per family before commencing care. This will be invoiced after the enrolment form has been received.

Educators work under a deregulated fee system where, as service operators, they set their own fees according to the services provided. Educators set hourly rates and minimum hours per day.

You may be eligible to claim Child Care Subsidy to reduce your daily fee. To find out if are eligible, please contact the Family Assistance Office on 136 150

For more information on Family Day Care, please see About Family Day Care 

Contact Family Day Care

Wait List Application

Please complete our wait list application to be placed on our wait list.  If you have a preferred educator, please note this in the comments. 

Access our waitlist application here.

Contact Details

Phone: (02) 6392 3219 

Email: fdc@cabonne.nsw.gov.au

Post: PO Box 17, Molong NSW 2866

Office Hours

Monday – Friday

9.00am – 5.00pm

Office Location

103 Bank Street, Molong NSW 2866

Are you passionate about working with children? 

Are you passionate about working with children and want to play a part in shaping their futures while running your own business from home? Why not combine your passion for early childhood education and care with the opportunity to create a rewarding and flexible career as a professional family day care educator.

You will enjoy the flexibility of running your own business with the support and guidance of your approved service. You will also develop tailored educational programs for your children based on their individual developmental needs, interests and experiences, with support from the Educational Leader.

Are you looking for a change from centre-based employment?

If you are an early childhood professional working in a centre-based environment, you may enjoy the freedom and flexibility offered by family day care to shape your career and your learning environment. It’s a unique opportunity to develop your own educational programs based on the needs and interests of individual children, while building long lasting bonds.

What Do I Need to Become an Educator?

• Hold a minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid in an Education & Care Setting)
• Child Protection Certificate (may be completed in your early childhood qualification)
• Working with Children Check
• Police Check (no older than 6 months)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Working with Children Check & Police Check for any household members over 18 years
• Public Liability Insurance
• Australian Business Number
• Laptop, computer or tablet

Our Prospective Educator Handbook outlines the requirements and attributes you need to have in order:

Prospective Educator Handbook

ASSESSING YOUR HOME

The coordinator will come and assess your home to ensure it meets the requirements for family day care. You will advise of any areas that need to be altered to meet requirements and given time to make these changes.

AREAS COVERED BY OUR SERVICE

We are currently accepting educators from the Cabonne local government area. 

TRAINING

Cabonne Family Day Care provides an Educator Induction to ensure educators are informed and prepared to open their business. 

CONTACT US TODAY 

Complete the contact form below if you have any interest in becoming an educator, or if you would like more information. Our staff are happy to answer any of your questions and provide enough information for you and your family to make an informed decision. We will send you an application form when you contact the office. 

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