Follow the  below to learn about the family day care educator recruitment process.

Enquiry

• A recruitment coordinator contacts applicant to discuss knowledge, experience and understanding of early childhood education and care.
• An information package will be provided by family day care.

Application, interview, and premises suitability

• Recruitment coordinator sends application package to applicant to complete.
• Application forms and supporting documentation are reviewed by recruitment coordinator.
• Interview and premises visit is scheduled.
• Suitability is assessed and outcome letter is sent to applicant.

Induction

• Prospective educator is invited to the induction stage.
• Induction tasks are successfully completed.

Administration training

• Family Day Care Business and Customer Support Centre sends an administration package for the prospective educator to complete.
• Prospective educator meets with the Business and Customer Support Centre.

Approval and registration

• Recruitment coordinator conducts a pre-registration visit and premises assessment, followed by a registration visit with a supporting coordinator.
• Recruitment coordinator completes a recommendation for approval to register, or any requirements that may be identified.
• Once approved, family day care scheme finalises prospective educator on systems.

Family day care educator is registered and begins operating their family day care business with a Department for Education scheme.