Childcare
What child care is available in Australia?
There are a great number of types of full-time and part-time child care services throughout Australia that are suitable for children too young to go to school and for outside of school hours. You will find a range of child care options including preschools or kindergartens, which prepare children for school, child care or daycare centres, which look after younger children, and family daycare where children are looked after by another parent along with their own family.
Playgroups are also a great way for parents and your children to interact with other families in your local area.
Where can I find local child care or playgroups?
You can search for a local child care facility in Australia’s Yellow Pages (www.yellowpages.com.au). Also Playgroup Australia can help you find a playgroup in your local area. Visit their website at: http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au
Where can I find more information?
For information for families on child care in Australia visit: http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/childcare/families-nav.htm