Elite Family Day Care & Elite Childcare Solutions

Important Notice: Upcoming Fee Adjustments & Child Care Subsidy Changes 🧸✨

Dear elite Families,

To ensure we can continue providing the highest-quality early education, care, and safe learning environments for your children, we are writing to update you on upcoming fee reviews for the new financial year starting 6 July 2026.

We know that household budgets are tight right now, so we want to be completely open and transparent about how Family Day Care pricing works and how upcoming government changes will help support you.

How elite FDC Educators set fees

Unlike standard childcare centres, our Family Day Care Educators operate as independent professional businesses. This means each educator sets their own individual fee structure based on the unique services they provide.

When determining their rates, educators must factor in their specific operating hours, specialised educational programs, and the rising costs of running a small business—including utilities, business insurances, educational materials, regulatory compliance, fuel and healthy groceries for the children.

Because every educator's service provision is unique, any upcoming price adjustments will vary across our scheme. Your individual educator will speak with you directly regarding any specific changes to their hourly or session rates.

How government changes will cushion the impact

To support families, we have aligned our scheme's annual review cycle to match the Federal Government’s indexation of the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which takes effect on 6 July 2026.

On this date, the government automatically increases the CCS hourly rate caps to account for inflation. For most families, your subsidy threshold will rise at the exact same time as any fee changes, helping to cushion the impact and minimise changes to your out-of-pocket gap fees.

What happens next?

You do not need to do anything with your MyGov account; the new CCS subsidy caps will update automatically in our system.

Please speak directly with your educator over the coming days to discuss their specific service provision, fee structure, and what your adjusted daily or hourly rate will look like from July.

We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support, trust, and partnership in your child's early learning journey. If you have any questions about elite family day care or your enrolment, please feel free to reach out to the elite team! 💬❤️

🎉 Assessment & Rating Showcase Complete! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to the six incredible Elite Family Day Care Educators who were selected to showcase their services as part of our recent Assessment and Rating process.

While each service was physically unique, the assessors commented on something we are incredibly proud of – all six Educators demonstrated the same consistently high-quality program and practice. This reflects the shared commitment across our Elite family to providing exceptional education and care while still embracing individual styles, environments and strengths.

We were pleasantly surprised that the assessors had no questions at all for THREE of the Quality Areas! Even more encouraging, across the remaining four Quality Areas, only 1–3 questions were asked in each area. This has been the most positive assessment experience we have had to date.

Over the past few years, the Elite Family has worked hard to simplify systems, develop authentic resources, and create practical tools that support Educators to operate successful, high-quality services. Seeing this recognised through the assessment process is a wonderful reflection of the dedication, professionalism and passion of our Educators and support team.

To every Educator
and team member who has contributed to this journey – thank you. Your commitment to continuous improvement, quality outcomes and keeping things practical and meaningful for children and families is what makes Elite so special.

Now the hard part begins... waiting! ⏳

We have another 4–8 weeks before the process is finalised and the outcome is confirmed, but regardless of the result, we couldn't be prouder of what our educators have achieved.

Well done Team Elite! 💚

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✨ It’s Assessment and Rating week at Elite FDC! ✨

We are currently undergoing a thorough 4-day Assessment and Rating process, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! 🌟

This week, 6 of our incredible educators have been selected to open up their spaces and showcase their daily practice. It is incredibly rare for educators to get the opportunity to share their hard work, passion, and expertise with external assessors. While our Elite team and our enrolled families get to see the magic every day, our broader peers and the general community rarely get a peek behind the scenes. This is their moment to truly shine! ☀️

The last time we went through this process was back in 2021. In preparing for this week and deeply reflecting on our Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) before submission, we had a major "wow" moment. We realised just how much has evolved over the last 5 years! 🚀

We have spent the half-decade focusing heavily on simplifying our internal processes and streamlining regulatory requirements. Why? Because we firmly believe that our educators should be spending their precious time with the children, not buried under paperwork. 📖❌👶🏽❤️

We are so proud of the beautiful, high-quality, and deeply intentional care our educators provide every single day. Please join us in wishing our 6 showcasing educators—and our entire Elite community—the absolute best of luck over these 4 days!

You’ve got this! 💪✨

Care

Warm wishes to all mothers on this special day. Your commitment and compassion make a meaningful impact on young minds every day. You are appreciated today and always!

Are you an Educator in WA impacted by the recent G8 closures?

This could be your opportunity to step into something more stable, more flexible, and truly your own.

As a Family Day Care educator, you become a small business operator — with the ability to build a consistent, sustainable income while having real control over how your day looks. Care for 4–7 children in the comfort of your own home, creating a calm, meaningful environment where children can simply experience childhood.
Design your own ‘slow’ program. Set your own rhythm. Build relationships with families that align with your values. This is early education the way it was meant to feel — personal, connected, and grounded in a home environment.

At Elite Family Day Care, we don’t just manage — we partner with you. We provide guidance, support, and practical tools to help you establish and grow your business with confidence, while meeting all regulatory requirements.

If you’re ready to take back control, create stability, and start a new chapter — reach out to us ASAP to learn more and begin your family day care journey.

Your next business adventure starts here.

🌱✨ Easter Inspo! Check out these beautiful and sustainable Easter craft ideas from our educators! Simple, fun, and full of creativity, these crafts give children the freedom to design their own masterpieces. Snap a photo of the finished product as a keepsake, they can recreate them again and again in an eco-friendly way. 🐰💛

🌟Vacancy Alert 🌟
The lovely Tamara at Tam's tiny tots has had a limited position become available . If you have a little one who loves gardening, getting dirty or may need a little extra TLC then book a tour for your little one with Tam's Tiny Tots today.
For more info visit:
📲 0404 085 974
📩 [email protected]
🌐 https://elitefamilydaycare.com.au/pages/tams-tiny-tots-fdc

RARE VACANCY ALER
Ebenezer Family Daycare has a rare vacancy available due to a family relocating. 💫

This service embraces each child’s unique personality, culture, and beliefs, creating a warm and inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
Through play, sharing, and everyday moments, children are encouraged to build confidence, friendships, and a love of learning.
With a caring and attentive approach, every child is supported, guided, and listened to while always feeling safe, comfortable, and right at home. 🏡🌿

To arrange a tour & secure your spot
📲0450 215 396
📩 [email protected]
🌐 https://elitefamilydaycare.com.au/pages/ebenezer-family-daycare

Wrapping up Harmony Week 2026 with a burst of flavour! 🌏✨

Cooking together is a beautiful way to celebrate Harmony Day—bringing cultures together through food, stories, and shared experiences.

A huge thank you to our Team Leader Mugdha and Educator Marinda for sharing their delicious recipes and the gorgeous dishes we were lucky enough to enjoy at our Harmony Week picnic on Wednesday.

If you’re looking to try something new, these are a must! 🍽️💛