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Windermere Family Day Care: accredited Personalised care with flexible hours in South East Melbourne and Gippsland

Looking for the best day care near you? When it comes to childcare we know that quality of care, safety and trust are vitally important to you.

As a Family Day Care provider with over 20 years of experience, we work closely and continuously with our qualified educators to support them to do what they do best – help your child grow and thrive. 

Our network of educators across South East Melbourne and West Gippsland have expertise and experience in Early Childhood Education and Care and are well-versed in national standards of care.

We are currently taking enrolments. Speak to one of the team to secure your place today.

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Explore our qualified educators or phone the team on 1300 946 337.

What is Family Day Care?

Family Day Care is a type of in home childcare, run from the homes of our educators who are Early Childhood Education and Care professionals.

Complete with the same checks and balances as centre based care, Family Day Care offers:

• Nurturing home environments: educators’ homes are designed to foster play-based learning in a safe nurturing environment with a home away from home feel.
  Accredited high quality care: Windermere is an approved Family Day Care provider working with qualified educators to ensure they deliver the best possible care.
  Flexible hours for families: our educators offer flexibility offering care extending outside of 9-5pm which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and at times overnight care.
  Small groups, big growth: at any one time each educator has a limit of seven children including up to four children of preschool age and under. Small group settings allow educators to provide individual attention and personalise their care to suit your child’s interests and needs so that they can thrive.
  Trusted educators close to home: we have a network of trusted educators located across South East Melbourne and Gippsland. You have the opportunity to enrol your child in a Family Day Care near you for greater flexibility.

Learn more on our Family Day Care Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.

Why choose Windermere Family Day Care?

Windermere is regarded as one of the leading Family Day Care Providers in South East Victoria. We are also an accredited provider with over two decades of experience in Family Day Care. 

Accredited, high quality Family Day Care services 

• We are accredited by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority.
• We ensure that all our educators deliver a Family Day Care program that meets the National Quality Framework (NQF).
• We select only the best educators who have the necessary qualifications and the passion and commitment to deliver high quality in home childcare.

How we support you through your child’s early years.

• Our team of experts work with you to find a suitable educator who meets your child’s specific requirements, personality and temperament
• We keep you informed by providing feedback on your child's placement and sharing regular communications such as newsletters
• We provide access to playgroups and networks to support your child’s social development and growth.

This year marks 21 years for Windermere Family Day Care – a remarkable milestone in a journey of providing safe, loving environments where children can thrive and grow.

We proudly acknowledge the dedication and compassion of our past and present educators. Their commitment and tireless efforts have shaped countless children’s lives, supported families and made a lasting impact on our community. Read more here.

How to enrol in Family Day Care

Enrol now for 2026. Click below to fill out your details and we will be in touch with you.

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Frequently asked questions about Family Day Care 

Below are two common questions about Family Day Care.

What is the ratio for Family Day Care?

Each of our Family Day Care educators can have up to four children of preschool age or under, and seven children in total in their care at any one time.

Is Family Day Care eligible for the Child Care Subsidy?

As an accredited and authorised Family Day Care provider, Windermere gives you full access to eligible government payments including the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Read more about Funding Options.

See our full Family Day Care FAQs.

**Windermere is committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people** 

For more information, read our Protecting Children Policy.

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To find out whether Family Day Care is suitable for your child, see our Childcare Options page or read through our FAQs.

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