School Holiday Care?
School Holiday Care programs here - Amy Rd Newstead, Beaconsfield, Bicheno, Queenstown!
Play School Concerts Tasmania
Don’t miss out on the chance to see your children’s favourite television show live in concert when the Play School Concerts come to town!
"Release Your Inner Child" Art Exhibition for Grown Ups
Come join NCN Staff, Board Members and the Community bring out their inner creativity on Thursday 24th May 2012.
Become a Family Day Care Educator
Family day carers (educators) are self-employed people who work from their own homes caring for other peoples children. They are able to make their own decisions about the days and hours they wish to work, when they take holidays, etc. Educators are registered with a Family Day Care Scheme, and their registration is based on criteria set down by the State Government and the scheme.
Full details of licensing regulations are available from the Tasmanian Child Care Unit Department of Education website www.childcare.tas.gov.au. The regulations include:
Personal Requirements:
- Character and professional references
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Safety Screening
- Understanding and knowledge of the developmental needs of children
- Applicants are required to be over the age of 18 years
Premises
- Safe, secure home environment with adequate indoor and outdoor space.
- Connected home telephone.
Support
Once you are fully registered, the scheme offers the following support:
- Field Officer support
- Toy library access
- Nursery Equipment Loans (12 month period)
- Resource library
- Craft pack
- Paints and glue
- Training
- Weekly playgroups
We regularly run educator induction sessions, if you are interested in becoming a family day carer please contact us on 6341 1555 for more information.