Inspired Family Day Care

The Inspired FDC Story

Our story began in In 2013, when our Inspired EC co-founders Tash and Nicole, were presenting a workshop on risky play at a conference. The audience of Family Day Care educators loved the content of the workshop, but their number one comment - our scheme won't let us do that. While Tash and Nic's initial response was 'pester your scheme!' (with the knowledge and research to back you up, of course!), the question came at them 'why don't you start a family day care scheme?' It wasn't the first time that someone had suggested this, and it wouldn't be the last.

Tash and Nic reflected on what it could look like to develop a family day care service that was committed to supporting educators to explore their natural environments and communities, to encourage healthy risk taking, and to embrace the uniqueness of each educator, home and community.

In 2014 - Inspired Family Day Care was born and the team couldn't be prouder of what has been created. We now have educators in NSW, QLD and VIC, with hundreds of children reaping the benefits of a magical childhood.

[Photo Credit to Inspired FDC Educator, Cara from Heidleberg Street Family Day Care]

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Children Enjoying Magical Childhoods

Educators Providing Care Services

States We Operate In

Why Inspired FDC?

Inspired Family Day Care was established in response to the voices of Families and Educators seeking a more natural and challenging experience of childhood.

Inspired Family Day Care operates in NSW, QLD and VIC and has a team of passionate educators and service staff, nationwide. We strongly believe that family day care offers a unique, meaningful care experience for children and families, and our proud of our role in supporting educators to do just that.

What does Inspired FDC offer Children?

Educators and environments committed to exploration, challenge, risk and building connections with the natural world
The ability to develop at their own pace and to simply "be a child"

What does Inspired FDC offer Families?

The opportunity for your child to receive high quality care in a natural, home environment.
Peace of mind that your child is not rushed through childhood, instead nurtured in a small group with one familiar educator

What does Inspired FDC offer Educators?

A genuine, collaborative partnership where educators are supported to develop and deliver programs that exceed the National Quality Standard
Access to professional development and training delivered by skilled, knowledgeable professionals
The ability to make choices about how to operate your service and to engage in critically reflective discussions regarding program and practice.
Individualised mentorship! Our experienced, passionate professionals will spend time building a relationship with you and will provide mentoring that is specific to your interests and needs.

Service Offices in NSW, QLD and VIC

[Photo Credit to Inspired FDC Educator, Chris from Littleheroes Family Day Care]

MEET THE TEAM

We have an amazing team of mentors and administration staff who support our educators and work with the families to ensure that the early education and care experience is a positive one.