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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)
Care Available
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.
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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