Kath Dickson Family Day Care
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Kath Dickson Family Day Care is a place where children are welcomed, nurtured and cared for by a qualified early childhood educator in their own home.
Children from birth to school-age learn, play, explore, and rest in a home-based environment that supports their emotional wellbeing and early learning. Unlike centre-based care, family day care offers smaller groups (maximum of four children under school-age), personalised daily routines that support individual interests, flexible hours that may include evenings or weekends, and the consistency of staying with one educator until they start school. In short, family day care is a model designed to create a calm, familiar, and connected experience for young children.
Whether you’re looking for care for your child or thinking about becoming an educator yourself, our Family Day Care team is here to support you every step of the way.
Why families love family day care
Small group size
Maximum of 4 children under school-age, including educator’s own children.
Home-based care
Learning and play happens in the educator’s own home and neighbourhood.
Personalised routines
Daily activities are tailored to each child’s needs and interests.
Flexible hours
Educators are able to set their own days and hours, which offers more flexibility.
Consistent educator
Children build strong bonds with one trusted educator through their early years.
Safe, nurturing, and engaging environments
When you choose Kath Dickson Family Day Care, you can be assured that your child is welcomed into a safe, high-quality learning environment designed to support their growth, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.
Each home is thoughtfully arranged to be inviting and engaging, with cosy play areas, age-appropriate toys, books, puzzles, creative materials, and quiet spaces for rest. Children also enjoy safe outdoor areas for exploration and physical play. The relaxed, personal atmosphere and small group sizes allow strong, secure relationships to form between children and their educator.
You can also rest easy knowing our educators are regularly supported through in-home visits and compliance checks by our coordination team, ensuring high-quality care. All homes adhere to the National Quality Framework and Family Day Care Regulations, including educator working with children checks, visitor records, and rigorous monitoring under ACECQA guidelines.
Want to know more?
Choose the pathway that best suits your interest:
I am a parent looking for family day care for my child
Learn how family day care works, explore the benefits, and find an educator near you.
I want to start my own family day care business
Discover how to start your own home-based early childhood business with full support from our team.
I need the qualifications to become an educator
If you don’t already have your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, we can help.
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Kath Dickson Family Centre Head Office
5 Jennings Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350
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1300 336 345