Mini Miracles Family Day Care - Where Learning is Fun!

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Family Day Care (FDC) is an approved education and care service operated by Mini Miracles Family Day Care. This is regulated by Federal Government and partially funded by the Commonwealth Government. FDC provides children with a safe comfortable family environment. All programs are centred around play-based learning, catering for each individual child and within a group setting. 

The service caters for children up to the age of 12 years. Subject to vacancies FDC can provide: 

• Full and part-time care;
• Before and after school, curriculum days, school holiday care
• Overnight*, evening, weekend care for work related purposes (subject to availability).
• Care for children with special needs (subject to availability of experienced Educators) 

*Specific conditions apply, and Coordinator approval is required for non-standard care hours. 

FDC Educators are contracted via Mini Miracles FDC and require a minimum Certificate III Early Childhood Education qualification. Mini Miracles FDC’s Coordination Unit staff make regular unannounced home visits and undertake annual safety checks at FDC Educator’s homes. FDC Educators have First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training and attend professional development courses provided by either Mini Miracles FDC and external agencies or tertiary institutions. 

All FDC Educators sign an Educator Agreement with Mini Miracles FDC and abide by the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, the Education and Care Services National Law 2011 and National Quality Standards for Early Childhood. These documents are available upon request. 

FDC Educators and their household members over 18 years of age have an Australian National Record Police check and undertake a Working with Children (WWCC) Check, updated every 5 years. All FDC Educators operate in a smoke free environment.

We meet all legal requirements in relation to the child to educator ratios and the qualifications of our Educators. All Educators hold First Aid qualifications, have a Working with Children Check (WWCC) completed and attend monthly Educators’ meetings. 

Educators are continuously monitored for Ratio Checks. The Service follow the 1:7 Ratio for Educators at any given time. Included in this, no more than 4 children under preschool age can attend care, including the Educator’s own children.

Our Educators are continually evaluating how our curriculum meets the education needs of our children and reflect on ways to improve the children’s learning and development experiences. They are encouraged to attend further professional training and development where applicable. 

For further details on the qualifications of the Educators, please speak to our Nominated Supervisor. 

A regulatory authority in each state and territory has primary responsibility for the approval, monitoring and quality assessment of child care providers and services in its jurisdiction. It preforms this role under a national legislative framework known as the National Quality Framework (NQF) that consists of the National Law and the National Regulations. 

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACEQA) a national body established under the National Law - supports states and territories to deliver best practice regulation and ensure national consistency in improving quality outcomes for children. 

Key aspects of the National Quality Framework include: 

• Specified educator-to-ratio, so that each child receives the individual time and attention they need.
•  An approved learning framework to support each child’s learning and development. 
• Educator qualifications requirements, so educators are better able to lead activities that inspire children and help them learn and develop.
• An assessment and ratings system, so parents know the quality of early learning and child care on offer and can make informed decisions.

Mini Miracles Family Day Care complies with the National Quality Framework (NQF) including the National Quality Standards (NQS), the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Regulations (Education and Care Services National Regulations).

Our Service is regulated by the national body for early education and care – The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as well as the state licensing department in QLD. 

You can find a copy of our Service policies and procedures in each educator’s FDC residence and our office. It is an expectation of all staff and families to adhere to our policies and procedures at all times to ensure we maintain compliance and abide by the National Law and Regulations.

We are constantly reviewing our policies and procedures and ask for staff and families to participate in providing feedback to ensure our policies and procedures adhere to each family’s needs and meet required regulations. Your involvement helps us improve our Service and may lead to slight changes to our policies and procedures. Any changes to our policies and procedures will be communicated to all staff and families prior to the changes taking affect.