The Natural Choice
Peppi Herrera
Director
"Hi! If you're reading this, you're looking for professional care for your child/children (or seeking to become a professional Educator yourself.)
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Of course, that's not all, you're also looking for the best care and development your children can receive.
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This is where Family Day Care really shines."
"Our Educators work with small groups, providing the attention every child deserves.
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They work from the comfort of their own homes, a comfort that is imparted onto the children.
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Being the sole carers, they form genuine lasting bonds with the children, so you can have peace of mind."
Freddy Herrera
Administrator
"Family Day Care isn't just the right choice - it's the natural one."
Family Day Care Australia
Peak Body
Growing Together
Peppi Herrera
Director
Peppi, our Director, emigrated to Australia in the early 80s. It was here in Victoria her passion for childcare began.
She started a family day care service from her home providing for families in her area, while raising two children of her own.
From there she moved onto centre-based care and sessional kindergarten.
In 2015, she decided to go back to family day care and created Wattle Tree Family Day Care with her husband, Hugo, and youngest son, Freddy.
With Wattle Tree, she could now provide for families all over Victoria.
Peppi now has over 33 years of experience in the Early Childhood Sector, where she has gained the experience, knowledge, and strength that has honed her leadership skills.
Under Wattle Tree, she has continued to mentor Educators, who under her guidance, have become knowledgeable Early Childhood professionals. They not only become excellent Educators but acquire the necessary skills to manage their own family day care businesses.
"Family Day Care isn't just the right choice - it's the natural one."
Family Day Care Australia
Peak Body
The family behind
Family Day Care
Wattle Tree is a small family run business. We offer the same hands-on and intimate approach with our Educators as our Educators provide to the children under their care. We strongly believe that the values behind Family Day Care should be implemented in every facet of our service. Here our Educators can not only grow, but thrive.
Hugo is Co-Director and has been Peppi’s support since her initial years in the Early Childhood Sector, from her time as a student and raising their own children.
Freddy grew up in the family day care environment. In his youth, he was used to welcoming new friends to his home. His strengths are in Administration, his knowledge about the Family Assistance Law and its compliance has made him an invaluable member of the team. Freddy supports our Educators by finding ways to minimise their admin work and streamlining the enrolment process for families to give them the care they need as soon as possible.
Supporting our Educators is paramount. Whether it be concerning fees, training, or compliancy, we are only a phone call away.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Family Day Care?A network of trained and registered Educators who provide care for other people's children in their own homes. Educators have been carefully selected, supervised and operate under the Education and Care Services National Regulations and receive regular compliance checks.
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What is the difference between family daycare and child care?Family day care is where a child is educated in a small group in a family style atmosphere at an educator’s home, with the same educator each day. Child care centres are usually much bigger and busier, with children usually grouped according to age.
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Why is Family Day Care better?Family day care has the ability to provide individualised learning programs due to the small group sizes, whereas long day care settings offer an age-appropriate curriculum based on the age of the group.
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How much does childcare cost per day Victoria?Typical Childcare Costs
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What is the minimum age for childcare in Australia?As there is no minimum age to start childcare in Australia, your little one can start childcare at any age.
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How much does Family Day Care earn in Australia?Depending on your availability you can expect to earn between $45,000 to $80,000 per year. Your actual income will depend on a number of factors including your qualifications and experience, the quality of your overall care and education, and hours and days you choose to work.
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Why become a Family Day Care Educator?Why not combine your passion for children with the opportunity to create a rewarding and flexible career as a professional Family Day Care Educator? You will also develop tailored educational programs for your children based on their individual developmental needs, interests and experiences.
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Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
​​Sat - Sun: Closed
