Family day care in Berwick

Five Stars Learning is a Berwick-based family day care service. Our office is here, and our educators care for small groups of children in their own homes in Berwick and the surrounding suburbs.

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A local service, run from Berwick

Because our service office is in Berwick, our coordinators are close to the educators they support and the families who use them. Home visits happen regularly, and if you want to talk to someone about your child's care, our team is nearby.

Berwick families often tell us they're choosing between a large centre and something smaller and more personal. Family day care sits in between: the same national quality rules and Child Care Subsidy as a centre, but in a home, with no more than seven children and no more than four under school age.

Our hours suit families who commute. Care runs from 6am to 7:30pm on weekdays, which fits around an early train from Berwick station into the city or a shift at Casey Hospital, and Saturday care is available from 7am to 7pm.

Care options in Berwick

What's available depends on the educator. Tell us what you need and we'll find the closest match.

  • Long day care for under-5s

    Full-time or part-time care for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, following a play-based, Montessori-informed program.

  • Before and after school care

    For primary school children, with drop-off and pick-up arranged with your educator.

  • School holidays and Saturdays

    Full days during term breaks, and Saturday care for families who work weekends.

Family day care in Berwick: common questions

Do you have family day care vacancies in Berwick?
Vacancies change often. Send us an enquiry with your child's age and the days you need, and we'll tell you which educators in or near Berwick have places.
Can I meet the educator before enrolling?
Yes. Once we've suggested an educator, you visit their home, which is where your child will be cared for, and can arrange a short settling visit before care starts.
How much does family day care cost in Berwick?
Each educator sets their own hourly rate. Our Child Care Subsidy approval is in progress; once it's confirmed, the subsidy will reduce what eligible families pay. Use our CCS calculator for an estimate, or ask us for current rates near you.
Is family day care in Berwick regulated?
Yes. Family day care is regulated under the National Quality Framework, the same system that covers childcare centres. Our service is approved (service approval SE-00017935) and overseen by the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority.

Also nearby: Narre Warren · Clyde · Pakenham

Talk to us about care for your child

Tell us your suburb, your child's age and the days you need. We'll tell you honestly what's available near you, usually within one business day.

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