Your Journey to Becoming an Early Years Educator & Carer Begins Here 

What you need to know about becoming a Darwin Family Day Care Educator

There are some essential first steps to take before you are ready to begin operating your family daycare service. 

You need to have the following:

  • A genuine liking for children and interest in their development
  • A caring and understanding nature, with the ability to give encouragement 
  • Patience and the imagination to provide stimulating play and learning
  • Organisational skills and the ability to manage your business, including your tax
  • The ability to maintain a high standard of presentation in your indoor and outdoor spaces
  • A professional approach including keeping up-to-date with training to develop your skills and extend your knowledge
  • The ability to respect the individual needs of children and families from various backgrounds 
  • Recruitment — Darwin, NT — Territory Child Care Group

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Frequently Asked Questions: 

  • Do I have to be registered?

    You must meet the Australian National Law, Regulations, and Standards to be registered as an approved educator. Your induction training will get you started. 

  • How many children can I provide education and care for in my home?

    The maximum number of children is as follows:


    Seven children, including your own children.


    Of those seven children, no more than four may be under school age (i.e. infants, toddlers, preschool children)

  • Is it expensive to get started?

    There are, for example, registration, insurance, first aid, Working with Children Clearances, resources and equipment costs.  

  • What about my home?

    Your home will need to be assessed for suitability as an education and care service.  


    For example:

    • Indoor and outdoor space
    • Maintain a high standard of presentation 
    • Health and Safety
    • Pets 
    • People living in the home
    • Permission from your landlord

  • What qualifications will I need?

    You must have completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA approved qualification. 

  • How much can I earn?

    How much you earn will depend on the number of children you provide for, the hours you work and the demand in your area.  Darwin Family Day Care is a self-employment option for people who want to set up a business that will give them a flexible, fulfilling, varied and challenging profession.

  • What are the steps to becoming a Darwin Family Darwin Care Educator?

    1. Inquire by either calling 8920 0600 or completing the form below
    2. Initial suitability screening
    3. Invitation to formally apply 
    4. Initial Home Assessment
    5. Formal interview  
    6. Successfully complete induction training
    7. Complete all required mandatory registration training and checks (i.e.First Aid, Working with Children Clearance, National Police Certificate) 
    8. Final Business Plan and Home Assessment 

Start Your Journey With Us

Contact us today to start your career as a home based educator.