Set up a family day care centre

If you’re interested in caring for children from your home, many opportunities exist in the local area.

When you need to do this

If you’re interested in establishing an approved family day care service, there are a number of processes that must be followed.

The family day care scheme is nationally recognised and regulated. Certain prerequisites apply.

Please contact for family day care placements in the Eastern Suburbs.

Please contact for family day care placements in Erskineville, Redfern, Waterloo, Zetland, Rosebery and Alexandria.

Follow the steps on the Family Day Care website

Visit the Family Day Care website.
Contact your local coordination unit

Your local coordination unit can help with further information.
- Interested carers living in Woolloomooloo, Ultimo, Pyrmont and Glebe should contact the Waverley Family Day Care Coordination Unit.
- Those based in Erskineville, Redfern, Waterloo, Zetland, Rosebery and Alexandria should contact the Randwick South Sydney Family Day Care Coordination Unit.