Your Children
How many under school age children of your own do care for?
0
1
2
3
4
How many school age children (under 13) of your own do care for?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The number of your own children in your care will affect how many other children you can provide care to.
FDC Children
How many other under school age children do you want to care for?
0
1
2
3
4
You can only care for up to 4 under school age children.
How many other school age children do you want to care for? (for 3 hours before and after school)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Your business model
How many hours per day do you want to work?
5
6
7
8
9
10
This is based on an 8am to 6pm school week day.
How many days per week do you want to work?
3
4
5
How many school holiday weeks per year do you want to work? (in addition to 40 school weeks)
0
How much will you charge per hour?
8.00
The hourly amount the Government will subsidise a Family Day Care educator to charge is $13.24 (as at 8/7/2024). Educators can choose to charge above this amount but should be aware this will be an additional expense to families.
Income: $3,000.00
Deducted from income
Educator levy: $1.50 per hour per child
Harmony subscription: $5.50 per week
Salary: $2,298.00