About us

ABOUT US

Operating in Alice Springs for over 26 years, Alice Springs Family Day Care is a respected, formal home-based childcare service that provides quality care for children from birth to 12 years of age in the homes of approved Family Day Care Carers.

Alice Springs Family Day Care Inc is a community based not for profit organisation, supported and funded by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services. The organisation is governed by Northern Territory legislation and national standards, and is an Accredited scheme under the Family Day Care Quality Assurance system, ensuring the very best standard of care.

Carers earn an income by providing care in their own homes for small groups of children and are supported by the coordination unit. The co-ordination unit assists families and Carers with placement of children, provides training and resources to Carers, and information to families who use the service.

Family Day Care combines the benefits of other childcare options with the warmth and intimacy of growing up at home. Children in Family Day Care develop a close relationship with one Carer while being encouraged to learn through stimulating play and exploration with children of mixed ages. Small groups of children in Family Day Care mean children receive more individual attention as well as the social interaction they need and enjoy.