ECEC Provider in Focus: Whitsunday Shire FDC

Whitsunday Shire Family Day Care have been providing the Queensland Whitsundays with quality early learning options since 1984, with Educators currently based in Proserpine, Dingo Beach, Strathdickie, Wilson Beach, Cannonvale, Jubilee Pocket and Mandalay.

What is the history of Whitsunday Shire FDC?

Whitsunday Shire FDC was established in 1984 and has maintained a consistent rating of Exceeding the National Quality Standard. 

What is the Whitsunday Shire FDC vision and approach to learning? 

Family Day Care’s unique small mixed-age group setting encourages the formation of genuine and trusting long-lasting relationships, promotes the development of confidence and self-worth and fosters a sense of belonging, being and becoming; all which play an important role in the foundations of a child’s sense of identity.

What is the Whitsunday Shire FDC approach to educator professional development?

Educators working with Whitsunday Shire FDC enjoy a number of benefits including: 

• Flexible hours
• Working from their home environment
• Marketing support 
• Client referral leads
• 24 h access to forms and resources including mattresses, highchairs, car seats, toy library, play groups
• Dedicated coordination unit 
• Operational systems and program
• Educator network 
• Professional development opportunities

To learn more about Whitsunday Shire FDC please see here.