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Family Day Care Services in Newcastle
Karen Power
Jade Hepburn
VACANCIES
No current vacancies
Educator: Jade Hepburn
Area: Kotara
Email: jade.hepburn@bigpond.com
Phone: 0407 964 028
Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Description:
Jade has 20 years of experience in Family Day Care.
Her approach is simple: she provides a stimulating and challenging environment where children can learn and grow.
This includes a fantastic range of experiences both indoors and outdoors, such as creative art, music, dance, dramatic play, bikes, sandpit, beams, water play, and much more.
Most of all, we love to have fun!
Grandmas Family Daycare
VACANCIES
No current vacancies
Educator: Leisa Lewis
Area: Kotara
Email: leisa.lewis@outlook.com
Phone:
Hours: Monday - Friday
Description:
With more than 35 years in the childcare industry, including both family day care and long day care, Leisa brings deep knowledge, warmth, and dedication to her work with children. Her family day care is designed to feel like an extension of home: safe, welcoming, and filled with care. Leisa is known for her nurturing approach and her genuine connection with each child, creating a calm and loving space where little ones can thrive
Sriyah's Early Education & Care
VACANCIES
Tuesday (2)
Wednesday (2)
Thursday (1)
Educator: Sriya Weerawardhana
Area: Maryland
Email: sriyakanthi@gmail.com
Phone: 0422 343 263
Hours: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Ages: 18 months and over
Description:
Excellence in home based child care with over 10 years of experience.
Operating in Maryland close to Glendore public school.
Providing Long day care, Casual care, Vacation care and before/after school care.
Kim Wheeler
VACANCIES
Tuesday (1)
Educator: Kim Wheeler
Area: Adamstown Heights
Email: wheelerkim1965@gmail.com
Description:
Kim is an experienced educator with 26 years of service.
She is conveniently located near Westfield Kotara, Charlestown, and Newcastle.
Kim offers a loving, warm environment with many opportunities for children to learn and grow.
She provides care for children over 12 months of age.
Grandmas Family Daycare
VACANCIES
No current vacancies
Educator: Amy Wilson
Area: Warabrook
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Description:
Supporting Newcastle Families Through Home-Based Care
At Five Star Family Day Care, we provide flexible, personalised early childhood education in nurturing home settings. Our small group model helps children feel secure, build strong attachments and learn through play, with care tailored to each child’s needs to foster confidence and independence. Our program focuses on safety, wellbeing and meaningful, engaging routines.
We support educators across Newcastle with training, resources and guidance from our qualified coordination team, ensuring every home-based environment meets high standards. As a not-for-profit, we prioritise families, giving children individual attention that reflects their interests and learning style.
To get started, contact one of the Newcastle area providers above.
Why Families Choose This Approach
Many families choose family day care because it combines the structure of early learning with the comfort of a home. With smaller groups and consistent care, children benefit from more individual attention and stronger emotional security. This is especially valuable during the early years, when stable relationships and personalised learning play a vital role in development.
Educators work closely with families to create a space that reflects each child’s unique needs. Every home setting offers engaging, play-based activities that support learning through daily routines and social interaction. Importantly, this model also provides an opportunity for individuals to become family day care educators themselves—creating a rewarding, flexible career while making a difference in children's lives.
- Low educator-to-child ratios
- Safe, familiar home settings
- Over 30 years of experience
- Family-focused & not-for-profit
- Consistent routines & relationships
- Ongoing support for educators
The trust, calm environment and strong community connection make family day care a preferred option for many Newcastle families and educators alike.
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