The Process

Complete application form and send (with supportive documentation) to your nearest In-Home Child Care Service Provider.

The application and suitablitly will be assessed by the In-Home Child Care Service Provider:

1. Referees will be contacted.
2. Interview arranged.

Where successful:

1. Applicaton will be made for Working with Children Check.

When clearance received:

1. Induction training commences.
2. Utilising the NSWIHCS Educator Induction booklet topics covered include:
   - NSWIHCS Policies
   - Administration of Child Care Benefit
   - Fee Setting
   - Developing a fee policy / schedule
   - Family interviews
   - Occupational health and safety
   - Planning and programming
   - Behaviour management
   - Controlling infectious diseases
   - Educator health and safety
3. Referral commences.
4. Care commences – Educator’s must have an ABN, Public Liability Insurance and First Aid and current CPR).
5. NSWIHCS will send you your website access code.

Where unsuccessful applicants will be advised in writing.

An Information and Application Booklet is available by calling NSW In-home Child Care Services on 1300 795 401 or contacting your local Service Provider.