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Family Day Care Services in Muswellbrook & the Upper Hunter
Country Kids Family Day Care
VACANCIES
Thursday (1)
Educator: Emma Collard
Area: Muswellbrook
Email: xx_penny_lane_xx@hotmail.com
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (Flexible)
Alana's Family Daycare
VACANCIES
No current vacancies
Educator: Alana Klepzig
Area: Muswellbrook
Email: bubblybearala@yahoo.com.au
Phone: 0412 945 479
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Description:
Alana’s Family Daycare, based in Muswellbrook, has been operating for over 27 years. She holds a Certificate III in Children’s Services, along with current First Aid, CPR, and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates. Alana truly takes pride in her role as an educator in children’s lives and in creating positive relationships with families to make each and every day an enjoyable experience at Alana’s Family Daycare.
She loves that no two days are ever the same and that children not only learn from her, but she can also learn from them.
Julie Waddell
VACANCIES
Tuesday (1)
Educator: Julie Waddell
Area: Aberdeen
Email: joolsfamilydaycare@gmail.com
Phone: 0436 014 241
Hours: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Monday - Thursday
Description:
Julie’s Family Day Care
Suitable for children over 18+ months
Little B's Family Day Care
VACANCIES
Monday (2)
Tuesday (2)
Principal: Felicity Gilbert
Area: Muswellbrook
Email: Littlebfdc1@gmail.com
Hours: 6:00 am - 4;00 pm Monday - Friday
Opening opening Feb 2026
Description: I am a diploma-qualified early childhood educator with 5 years of experience working in early learning environments, including roles as an educator, room leader, and responsible person. This experience has given me a strong understanding of children’s development, safety, routines, and the importance of creating a calm, nurturing environment where children feel secure and confident.
I provide high-quality family day care in a welcoming home-based setting that feels like a true home away from home. My program is guided by play-based learning and age-appropriate experiences that support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. I place a strong focus on building positive relationships, encouraging independence, and supporting children to learn at their own pace.
With small group sizes, I am able to offer individualised care and attention, responding to each child’s interests, strengths, and needs. Daily routines provide consistency and comfort, while a variety of indoor and outdoor activities encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Home-Based Care That Feels Personal
At Five Star Family Day Care, we offer a personalised, nurturing alternative to traditional early learning. As a trusted provider in Muswellbrook and the Upper Hunter, our educators care for small groups in safe, welcoming homes where children build strong bonds, explore through play and develop confidence and independence.
Our qualified coordination team provides ongoing guidance, training and support to maintain the highest standards. With over 30 years of community-based experience, our not-for-profit model keeps families at the heart of everything we do, offering flexible, consistent care in warm, home-style settings.
If you’re seeking meaningful early learning in Muswellbrook and the Upper Hunter, contact one of our local educators above.
What Sets Family Day Care Apart?
For many families, family day care offers the perfect balance of flexibility and personal care. Small group settings help children feel calm and secure while gaining confidence through personalised routines, learning and play.
Home-based environments provide a comfortable, less overwhelming space that supports consistency and emotional wellbeing. Those interested in early childhood education can also become family day care educators, enjoying a rewarding home-based career with professional support.
- Personalised learning environments
- Secure educator-child bonds
- Flexible routines for families
- Experienced, supported educators
- Not-for-profit community service
- Strong local connections
This model nurtures both families and educators, fostering meaningful relationships and learning experiences.
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