Alice Springs Family Day Care

01/09/2026

Today, we take the time to acknowledge and celebrate our wonderful Educators and the incredible work they do each and every day. 💕

Our Educators play such an important role in the lives of the children in their care, nurturing, supporting and encouraging them as they learn, grow and develop. Just as importantly, they are always there to support and encourage the children in the care of their fellow Educators.

While Family Day Care Educators may work independently, it is wonderful to see how strongly they come together as a team. 🤝❤️ They share ideas, support one another, celebrate each other’s successes and work collaboratively to provide the very best experiences and opportunities for all children within our service.

We are incredibly grateful for the passion, dedication, care and commitment each of our Educators brings to their work.

Thank you for everything you do — you truly make a difference! 🌈💐

Michelle, Eta, Katrina, Lizzie, Kathleen!!

26/08/2026

Few childhood experiences are supported by evidence as consistently as reading with children.

Shared reading supports vocabulary, comprehension, early literacy, and the language children use to think, communicate, and learn. It also creates repeated opportunities for conversation, closeness, and connection.

And its value reaches far beyond the preschool years.

A longitudinal study found that shared reading at ages 2–3 predicted academic achievement six years later, partly through its relationship with children’s language and early learning skills.

A meta-analysis of 99 studies found that print exposure was associated with vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, and general knowledge, with many of these relationships growing stronger across development.

And in a study of more than 10,000 young adolescents, beginning to read for pleasure earlier was associated with stronger cognitive performance, better mental well-being, fewer attention difficulties, and differences in brain structure.

No single experience determines a child’s future, and these studies do not prove that reading alone causes every outcome. But across decades of research, the pattern is remarkably consistent: meaningful, ongoing experiences with books are strongly connected to language, learning, and well-being.

So read from birth. Keep reading aloud after children can read independently. Let them see you reading. Keep books within reach. Give books as gifts. And let children choose what makes them genuinely want to read.

Even when it’s the funny fart book.

Because the goal is bigger than raising a child who can read.

It is raising a child who wants to read, learn, wonder, and know more.

26/08/2026

Today is Red Nose Day!
Red Nose Day funds research into SIDS and stillbirth, and provides free support to families that have experienced SIDS, stillbirth, SUDI, and miscarriage, among other things.
The tagline 'getting silly for a serious cause' encourages people to go out and do something fun, without taking away from the seriousness of the cause.
To get involved or find out more, please visit rednoseday.org.au

17/08/2026

Are you a Qualified Early Childhood Educator?
(Minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care)

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development?
Have you ever dreamed of running your own business?

Join Alice Springs Family Day Care!

Alice Springs Family Day Care (ASFDC) is looking for mature, reliable and passionate educators to join our approved service and become part of our fantastic team.

Family Day Care offers the opportunity to run your own rewarding home-based business while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

We would love to hear from educators who are enthusiastic about children’s education and development and are ready to take the next step towards building their own successful Family Day Care business.

ASFDC looks forward to supporting you every step of the way!

Please contact us on (08) 8952 3406 or email us on [email protected].

13/08/2026

Congratulations to Eta and the children at Eta’s Family Day Care!

On Tuesday, Eta and the children were proudly presented with an award for ‘Highest Number of Entries in the 2026 Alice Springs Schools Competition – Daycare’.

This is a wonderful achievement and a fantastic recognition of the creativity, participation and learning that Eta and the children engage in throughout the year. Well done, Eta and children! 🎉👏

02/06/2026

⭐️Family Day Care Manager ⭐️
⭐️Full-Time | Alice Springs⭐️

Are you passionate about early childhood education and empowering educators to do their best work?
We're looking for a dedicated, organised, and experienced Family Day Care Manager to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and educators across our service.

About the Role

As our Family Day Care Manager, you'll be at the heart of our service — supporting and mentoring educators, ensuring compliance, and championing quality outcomes for children and families. You'll work alongside educators, families, and regulatory bodies to maintain safe, nurturing, and stimulating care environments.
This is a meaningful leadership role for someone who thrives on building relationships, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement in early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities
🔴Support, mentor, and build the capacity of family day care educators

🔴Ensure compliance with the National Quality Standards and Education and Care Services National Regulations

🔴Conduct regular home visits and monitor care environments

🔴Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new educators

🔴Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required

🔴Liaise with families, community stakeholders, and regulatory bodies

🔴Drive continuous improvement and promote best-practice outcomes

Filled :)

About You
Required:
🟣Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) — or working towards one

🟣Sound knowledge of family day care regulations and the NQF

🟣Experience in early childhood education and/or family day care coordination

🟣Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

🟣Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively

🟣Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and valid Driver's Licence

🟣Current First Aid and CPR (Education and Care) — or willingness to obtain

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your expression of interest and resume to [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming the right person to our team!

11/05/2026

Go see Hector the Road Safety Cat on the 22nd of May at Newland Park Road Safety Centre

05/05/2026

This week is National Family Day Care Week

Join us in celebrating

Share a memory of educators who made your Alice Springs Family Day Care journey a positive experience.

29/04/2026

⭐ EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – PART TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE ⭐
Are you an experienced admin professional looking for a part-time meaningful and flexible role?

We are a busy and supportive Family Day Care service seeking an organised, friendly, and reliable person to join our team in a flexible administrative role (12-15 hours per week)

This position is ideal for someone wanting to work around school hours — we understand the juggle and offer flexibility with start and finish times.

About the Role:
You’ll be supporting the day-to-day operations of our Family Day Care service, helping ensure everything runs smoothly for our educators, families, and children.

Key responsibilities include:

🔴Managing emails, phone calls, and family enquiries

🔴Supporting enrolments and maintaining accurate records

🔴Working alongside our bookkeeper with accounts and invoicing

🔴Timesheet processing

About You:

🟣We’re looking for someone who:
Has previous administrative experience
Is confident using computers and able to learn new systems quickly

🟣Has strong communication and organisational skills

🟣Is friendly, approachable, and professional

🟣Can work both independently and as part of a team

🟣Has an understanding of (or interest in) early childhood education (desirable but not essential)

Hours:

🟡Approximately 12-15 hours per week

🟡Flexible arrangement – ideal for working around school drop-offs and pick-ups

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your expression of interest and resume to [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming the right person to our team!

09/04/2026

Parrtjima starts today don’t forget to go out and experience everything it has to offer

Alice Springs, 10 nights