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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT

CHILD CARETO SUIT YOU AND YOUR CHILD’S NEEDS

Your �rst step into early childhood education & carewww.startingblocks.gov.au

DO YOU WORK LONG DAYS AND NEED CARE FOR YOUR CHILD DURING BUSINESS HOURS?1. LONG DAY CARE• A child care centre operating for at least 8 hrs a day, typically Monday to Friday. • Caters for children birth – 5 yrs.WOULD YOU PREFER YOUR CHILDTO LEARN AND PLAY IN SMALL GROUPS IN A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT?2. FAMILY DAY CARE• For small groups in the home of a registered carer. • Caters for children birth – 12 yrs.DO YOU NEED CARE FOR YOUR CHILD OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS? 3. OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE• Before and after school and/or during school holidays.• Caters for school aged children.ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A TEMPORARY SERVICE TO CARE FOR YOUR CHILD?4. OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE• On a casual basis for short periods of time.• Caters for children birth – 5 yrs.IS YOUR CHILD ALMOST READY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL?5. PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN SERVICES• May be a standalone service or part of a long day care or family day care program.• Caters for children 3 – 5 yrs.DO YOU LIVE TOO FAR AWAY FROM CHILD CARE SERVICES?6. MOBILE CARE• Travels through communities to offer occasional, preschool or long day care to rural, urban and remote areas. • Generally caters for children up to 5 yrs.

Other child care options include family, friends,babysitters and nannies.For more information please visit startingblocks.gov.au

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