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Family Day Care Services in Maitland

Educators in Rutherford, Maitland and Aberglasslyn

Debbie Buscombe

VACANCIES

No current vacancies


Educator:  Debbie Buscombe

Area:  Aberglasslyn

Email:  debbie_buscombe@hotmail.com

Phone:  0418 487 947

Hours:  7:30 am - 5:00 pm


Description:


Debbie has over 14 years of experience.


A fun learning environment with plenty of room to explore and play.
 
Debbie is located close to Rutherford Public School.

Erin Thompson

VACANCIES

No current vacancies


Educator:  Erin Thompson

Area:  Aberglasslyn

Email:  imaginationsfdc@gmail.com

Hours:  6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Imaginations FDC


Play To Learn Family Day Care

VACANCIES

No current vacancies


Educator:  Karen McKeith

Area:  Aberglasslyn

Email:  playtolearnfdc@gmail.com

Hours:  8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Flexible)

Monday - Thursday


Description:

Experienced in nursery care

Anita's Little Explorers

VACANCIES

No current vacancies


Educator:  Anita Johnson

Area:  Aberglasslyn

Email:  amjohnson6@outlook.com.au

Hours:   8:00 am - 5:30 pm (Flexible)


Description:


Family Day Care

Little Straw Hat Family Day Care

VACANCIES

Wednesday (1)

Friday (3)


Educator:  Ashlee Nelson

Area:  Rutherford

Email:  littlestrawhatfdc@hotmail.com

Hours:  7:30 am - 5:30 pm (Flexible)


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Sunflower Kids FDC

VACANCIES

No current vacancies





Educator:  Helen Garland

Area:  Telarah

Email:  hgarland@tpg.com.au

Phone:  0409 241 677

Hours:  7:30 am - 5:00 pm


Description:


Available for children from 18 months of age.
 
Helen holds a Certificate III in Children’s Services and has over 23 years of experience in Family Day Care.
 
She has a large, secure play area that offers plenty of opportunities for children to explore, experiment, and play.
 
Located only minutes from Maitland’s CBD, in an easy-to-get-to location.

Lyn Troy

VACANCIES

No current vacancies


Educator:  Lyn Troy

Area:  Lochinvar

Email:  lyntroy66@icloud.com

Hours:  8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Flexible)


Description:


Little Lochinvars


A rare position has become available at Little Lochinvars.
 
There is a huge focus on outdoor play due to the great grassy space.
 
Join us for our weekly fun and become part of our close-knit community.

Educators in East Maitland, Ashtonfield, Metford

De Shayne Family Day Care

VACANCIES

No current vacancies


Educator:  Charmain Van Der Veen

Area:   Metford
Email:  charmainev10@icloud.com

Phone:   0400 290 144

Hours:   7:30 am - 4:30 pm (Flexible)


Description:


Providing quality care in a welcoming, nurturing environment.
 
Individualised programs based on each child’s interests and development.
 
Designated indoor and outdoor areas.
 
DeShaye Family Day Care is located close to shops, hospitals, and schools, with a bus stop located at the front door.
 
Before and after school care drop-off and pick-up are also available.
 
We also attend excursions and playgroups on Thursday and Friday, allowing children to interact in a larger group environment.

Busy Bees Family Day Care

VACANCIES

Monday (2)

Tuesday (1)

Thursday (2)


Educator:  Dannielle Capararo

Area:  Metford

Email:  dandbcapa@yahoo.com.au

Phone:  0422 696 382

Hours:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm


Description:


Vacancies suitable for children aged 2 years and over, but flexible


Providing quality care in a loving and nurturing environment while ensuring that children are offered tailored opportunities for learning through play.
 
We also regularly attend playgroup, visit a local playground, and participate in scheme-organised excursions.

Vicky's Family Day Care

VACANCIES

Monday(1)


Educator:  Vicky Gore

Area:  Metford

Email:  vicky_sharpe@hotmail.com

Phone:  0401 755 417

Hours:   6:00 am - 4:30 pm

Varsha's Family Day Care

VACANCIES

Wednesday (4)

Thursday (3)

Friday (2)



Educator:  Varsha Ahuja

Area:  Ashtonfield

Email:  vafdc@hotmail.com

Hours:  7:30 am - 5:30 pm (Flexible)


Description:


Children aged 18 months and over.
 
Play-based learning in a small, fun-filled environment.
 
Located close to Greenhills Shopping Centre, public and private schools, and public and private hospitals. 22 years’ experience in Family Day Care.

Julia Paterson

VACANCIES

No upcoming vacancies


Educator:  Julia Paterson

Area:  Metford

Email:  metford247fdc@gmail.com

Hours:  7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday


Description:


Join our waiting list for 2024, 2025


Taking expressions of interest for 2026
 
Julia provides a child-led program in a purpose-built environment. Children have access to the outdoors (edible garden and playground) throughout most of the day to encourage active play.

Chrissy's Creche

VACANCIES

Wednesday (1)


Educator:  Chrissy Young

Area:  East Maitland

Email:  chrissyyoung2308@outlook.com

Phone:  0412 473 451

Hours:   7:30 am - 3:30 pm (Flexible)

Launching Bird Family Day Care

VACANCIES

Thursday (1)


Educator: Keryn Jacobs

Area:  Ashtonfield

Email:  kerynjacobs@gmail.com

Hours:  8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:


Description:

Keryn looks forward to welcoming families into her warm and nurturing home-based environment. With years of experience and a genuine love for supporting children’s early development, Laughing Bird Family Day Care provides a safe, inspiring space where little ones can learn, play, and grow.


Educators in Thornton, Chisolm, Beresfield

Trish Ulberg

VACANCIES

No current vacancies


Educator:  Trish Ulberg

Area:  Chisholm

Email:  ulbergt@bigpond.com

Hours:  6:00 am - 5:00 pm


Trish's Daycare

Jayne Kalatzis

VACANCIES

Thursday (2)


Educator:  Jayne Kalatzis

Area:  Thornton

Email:  jaynekalatzis@gmail.com


Description:

Jayne has over 18 years of experience working as an educator with Five Star Family Day Care.
 
She is very passionate about providing children with a wide variety of activities to help them learn and develop.
 
Jayne creates beautiful play experiences that build children’s skills and meet their interests.
 
All children feel a sense of belonging at Jayne’s FDC.

Kell's Kids

VACANCIES

Monday (1)


Educator:  Kellie Schiemer

Area:  Thornton

Email:  k.schiemer@bigpond.com

Hours:   7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Jenny Dixon

VACANCIES

No current vacancies


Educator:  Jenny Dixon

Area:  Thornton

Email:  jenton5@bigpond.com

Hours:  6:00 am - 5:00 pm (Flexible)


Jen's Juniors

Time to Shine

VACANCIES

Wednesday (2)

Thursday (2)


Educator:  Tracey Patterson

Area:  Chisolm

Email:  Timetoshinefdc@bigpond.com

Hours: 


Description:

 Available positions for 18 months - 5 years


Tracey has over 5 years of experience as a Family Day Care Educator.

She offers a beautiful purpose-built area for children to play, learn and grow.


Anne Keith

VACANCIES

No current vacancies


Educator:  Anne Keith

Area:  Thornton

Email:  annesfamilydaycare@gmail.com

Hours:  7:00 am - 4:00 pm (Flexible to working needs)


Description:


Children aged 2 years and over.
 
Anne is a diploma-trained educator with over 35 years of experience in long day care, preschools, and family day care.
 
She has a passion for music and the piano, as well as providing opportunities for children to learn, play, and socialise in a small group setting.

Educators in Morpeth, Raworth

Sweet Little Wildlings Family Day Care

VACANCIES

No current vacancies


Educator:  Nadine Statham

Area:  Morpeth

Email:  nadine_statham@hotmail.com

Hours:  6:30 am - 6:30 pm


Description:


Sweet Little Wildings Family Daycare offers a lovely indoor/outdoor play space with a focus on natural play.
 
Come and visit us and consider joining our little tribe at Sweet Little Wildings Family Daycare.

Jo Swan

VACANCIES

Monday (1)

Thurs (1)


Educator:  Jo Swan

Area:  Morpeth

Email:  jo_swan2000@yahoo.com

Phone:  0413 860 44


Description:


Weekend care and Evening care through the week available ​
 
Weekend care is like a home away from home.
 
I am looking forward to a new friend coming into care.
 
I must say I have the greatest little friends in my care, and we are excited to welcome someone who may enjoy our days together.
 
I am within walking distance of the shops in Morpeth.
 
The school bus stops at the front of my place for Morpeth, Hinton, and St Aloysius at Chisholm, if before and after-school care is required.

Kylie's Angel Family Daycare

VACANCIES

No current vacancies


Educator:  Kylie Bell

Area:  Raworth

Email:  kyliesangels457@gmail.com

Hours:  6:00 am - 5:00 pm (Flexible hours upon request)


Description:


Kylie has over 10 years of experience in Family Day Care.
 
She has a passion for working with children with additional needs and for providing a family-friendly childcare experience for all children.

Individualised Learning in Familiar Settings

Five Star Family Day Care offers flexible, trusted education and care for young children in nurturing home environments. As a leading family day care provider in Maitland, we focus on small group care where children build secure attachments and enjoy personalised, play-based learning that fosters confidence and independence.


Our Metford-based coordination unit supports educators with training, resources and compliance guidance. As a not-for-profit with over 40 years of community service, we pride ourselves on strong relationships and consistent care that help children feel settled and ready to learn.


If you’re looking for a home-based alternative to centre care that values trust, flexibility and growth, contact one of the Maitland area educators above.

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What Makes Family Day Care Different?

Family day care offers the ideal mix of structure and comfort, giving children stability and individual attention in smaller groups. In calm, home-style settings, they learn and play at their own pace while building strong bonds with educators.


Educators receive regular training and support from our coordination team to maintain high-quality care. This network also creates opportunities for people to start rewarding family day care careers from home while contributing to early childhood education.


  • Consistent educator relationships
  • Learning through play and routine
  • Calm home-based settings
  • Qualified, experienced educators
  • Community-based, not-for-profit model
  • Tailored coordinator support


Families appreciate the familiar environment, open communication and genuine sense of care that family day care provides.

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FAQs

  • Which parts of Maitland do you cover?

    Family day care services are available across the Maitland area, including Metford, Aberglassyn, Rutherford, Morpeth and Lochinvar. Availability depends on local educators, but please call us on 02 4934 5716 to check availability in your area.

  • Can my child transition from centre-based care?

    Yes, many families move from centres to home-based care for a more personal approach. The smaller group size and consistent educator support can help children settle into a more familiar and flexible environment.

  • Is this service suitable for babies?

    Yes, family day care welcomes infants and young children. Educators adapt their environments and routines to provide safe, age-appropriate care that supports early development and emotional security.

  • What are the Operating Hours

    Family Day Care is available weekdays, before/after school care, vacation care, overnight and evenings

  • Are the fees competitive?

    Each educator has their own fee schedule and minimum hours charged.


    Fee Range: approx $10 - $17 per hour

    14 days notice to terminate care


    Age: 0-12


    Enrolment Fee: $50 for thefirst child, $30 for second / addidional childEach

  • What are the qualifications of the educators

    Each of the educators hold the following qualifications:

    • Minimum Certificate III Level Education & Care
    • NSW Working with Children Check & National Police Check
    • Current First Aid & CPR
    • Child Protection Certifcate
    • Safe Sleep TrainingCertificateholds
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