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Family Day Care Workers


Family Day Care Workers provide care and supervision for babies and children, usually in the carer's own home and under local government or community-based schemes.

What the job involves

  • Assists in the preparation of materials and equipment for children's education and recreational activities

  • Manages children's behaviour and guides children's social development

  • Prepares and conducts activities for children

  • Entertains children by reading and playing games

  • Supervises children in recreational activities

  • Supervises the daily routine of children

  • Supervises the hygiene of children