Family Daycare Academy

13/10/2021

👉🏼 As a tenant, you will need to be very careful when choosing the ideal home for your Family Day Care.

In addition to the spaces required for your business, you will need to take into account that, if the house is not yours, you may need to obtain some permissions if you need, for example, to install internal and external security equipment, drill walls, make changes in general, and even replace something in the house. 🏠

✍🏼 You will also need a written authorisation from the landlord, which may be in the rental contract or be done separately, stating that he is in agreement and authorising you to operate your Family Day Care business in the property.

I strongly advise you to make a rental contract for a long period, so that you do not have to take the risk of doing all the set up of your business and need to move out of the house in a short time. 📃

👍🏼 Besides a long-term rental contract, another tip is to pay attention to the notice time for both parties that will be described in the contract. If you need to move, but at least have considerable time to look for a new place, things get a little "less intense".

What are your biggest concerns regarding renting a house to start your business? Leave your questions in the comments! 👇🏼

06/10/2021

If you are thinking about opening a Family Day Care, or if you already manage one, but would like to improve your brand and the way you are seen by potential customer, you can't miss our latest blog post! 😀

Our interviewee told us all about how she planned, structured and defined her brand, which in a few months became a great success! 🎯

Cintia Maria is a Family Day Care Educator, an inspiration to all of us. Before even opening her FDC, she identified the importance of having a strong and impactful brand, which was fundamental for the growth and prosperity of her business. 🏡💰

To read the full article click here 👇🏽

When Educators decide to start their own Family Day Care, they are faced with many new tasks and skills that will need to be developed. This includes structuring, planning, and developing their brands.

22/09/2021

What does "Education" mean to you?

For me, educating goes beyond teaching, sharing and developing activities.

Through our work, we inspire, shape and give love to other human beings.
We get attached to them, we vibrate with each milestone achieved, we want to make sure that they are okay, that they ate all the food and got enough sleep. It's an affection that even surpasses our own limits at times. 💕

Education for me goes beyond getting frustrated when the activity turns into a mess that they hated (haha), or getting mad when they "don't listen", but to understand what can go better next time. 🤍

I like to watch children and their hearts, understand why each of their behaviours, and respect their own pace.

Educating is serving, loving, respecting, and receiving all that in return as well. 🥰

And for you, what does "Education" mean? 👇🏼

20/09/2021

School holidays have just started again ☀️ and as a Family Day Care Educator, did you know that you can make "extra income" during this time? 😎

Don't limit yourself to just "4 children a day" if you believe you can take care of 3 other school-age children as well.

In addition to the opportunity to earn more, children at this age are super independent, communicative, and love to share ideas and learn new things. Also, they love to help, and can be great assistants with the little ones. 😀

This can be a chance for you to change your business routine a little, have a lot of fun, and make extra income.

With so many lockdowns across Australia right now, you need to check what the rules are in the state you operate in. But, since everything requires planning, you can no doubt start thinking about this possibility if it sounds something interesting to you.

Some Educators even work only during school holidays periods. Look what a great idea if you are in need of a "break" for a period of time as well. 💆🏼‍♀️

Just ensure that you never fail to explore all the possibilities with your Family Day Care business 😉

14/09/2021

Many believe that a Family Day Care Educator can only have 4 children per day in their care. But the truth is that a Family Day Care Educator can take care of up to 7 children per day. 😉

The maximum allowed is 4 children of preschool age or less (0-5 years), and up to 3 children of school-age (6-12 years).

This means that Educators can offer "before and after school" and/or "school holidays" services for up to 3 school-age children per day in their Family Day Care, while also caring for up to 4 children of preschool age.

🔔 The number of children allowed also includes the Educator's own children under the age of 13 if no other adult is available to care for them.

If you opened your Family Day Care TODAY, would you offer "before and after school" and/or "school holidays" services as well? 👇🏼

12/09/2021

🤩 Proud to share with you the launching of our interview series "Ask the Experts"!

We talked with Amanda Machado, and learned tips and strategies on how to introduce Nutrition Education in our children's first years of life. 💙

Educators and parents will benefit from this delightful reading, where Amanda tells us what are simple and fun techniques and activities that we can use at home or in day care to encourage the little ones to try food rich in nutrients and start developing healthy habits early on.

Click to read the full article 👇🏽

Eating healthy food from the first years of life is part of the set of good habits we must form. Learn how to teach children about nutrition education.

31/08/2021

Happy Educators Day! 🌻
For those who love the children they care for, as if they were their own children.
For those who, despite the external noise, manage (almost always) to remain calm and patient.
For those who teach, but also learn every day - who has never thought that a child knows how to handle problems better than we do? haha
For those who end the day EXHAUSTED, but feel fulfilled because everyone in their care felt LOVED.
For those who think about giving up sometimes, but find in a pure smile followed by a big hug, the will to continue.
For those who are creative, problem-solvers, caring, strong, charismatic and enthusiastic, even when the days aren't so good.
For those who are (no matter what circumstances) contributing to the lives of children who are our greatest treasure, and our future.
For those who continue to give their best regardless of pandemic, chaos, reduced wages, free child care, or whatever else happens.
Happy Educators Day 💛
Maybe you don't hear all the time how important you are, but receiving a child's love certainly says a lot more than a thousand words.
You make a difference in the lives of children, families, communities, and the world. And you deserve to be recognised for it! ✨🤗

Tag an Educator to say you wish them a Happy Educators Day!

29/08/2021

😳 WHAT A HARD JOB selecting just 5 questions!

When you're in the process of getting to know the potential Scheme you're going to work with, you need to thoroughly understand the way they work.

In the course "How to Start a Family Day Care Business" (Link in BIO), students will find 25+ questions that should be asked to the Service at a time when they are getting to know each option better.

What questions would you ask if you were in this process right now? 👇🏼

24/08/2021

It was hard work to select just some important things, but here I brought 8 fundamental aspects that you should know before starting on this journey. 👇🏼

1 - Just like any other job, you will experience days of ups and downs.
2 - You will have to learn how to position yourself, both with children and families.
3- Make sure you organise a consistent routine, and stick to it.
4 - Show affection to all children without exception, but know the time to be firm - I said firm, not authoritarian.
5 - Plan yourself in e-ve-ry way.
6 - Expect challenging days.
7 - Know the time to pause or reduce workload.
8 - Learn all the steps you should take before opening the doors, including finding the right Scheme, setting up, your tax obligations, services offered, marketing, financial and admin management, etc.

If you need assistance with any (or all) of these aspects, we're here to help 💛

22/08/2021

Father's Day is just around the corner, and I've always loved making gifts for those special dates! 💙🦸🏼‍♂️
That's why I decided to share the gifts I made over the past 5 years, and I hope it can inspire and bring insights to you guys! 🥰

17/08/2021

Pick one set up! 1, 2 or 3? 💙

15/08/2021

Yes. Covid fatigue is a thing. But what can WE do when the going gets tough? 😨

Mental health is a struggle during lockdowns, and in this post I wanted to bring some ideas and perspectives at this time of so much pressure and uncertainty that we are all living. 🤍

Share your insights here too! 🙏🏼✨