GLOSSARY
Family Day Care
Family Day Care (FDC) offers flexible home-based education
and care for children via a network of FDC educators. Many FDC providers are
responsible for their own recruitment, training and employee support, as well
as the administrative aspects of the National Quality Framework (NQF). FDC
providers can provide all day, part-time, casual, overnight and before and
after school care, if required. Like other providers, FDC services must comply
with the Education and Care Services National Law (the National Law) and the
Education and Care Services National Regulation 2011 (National Regulations).
Long Day Care
Long Day Care (LDC) or centre-based child care, operates
between 7.30 pm and 6 pm. Many LDC centres offer either part or full
day care, or morning or afternoon sessions. Many LDC providers in Australia are
run by private companies, local councils, community organisations, individuals
or not-for-profit organisations.
National Quality Framework
The NQF is the national system underpinned by the National
Law and the National Regulations. Under the NQF, services are required to
display their rating, and ratings are published by Australian Children's
Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and on the MyChild website.
Occasional Care
Occasional Care offers professional care for children on a
casual basis. This service is suitable for families who do not need child care
on a regular basis but would like someone to look after their children
occasionally.
Outside School Hours Care
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) or Out-of-School Hours care
provide services to mostly primary school aged children, before and after
school hours during school holidays or pupil free days. Many centres are
co-located with primary schools, in halls or playgrounds.
Key reference
Department of Education, What are my child care and early
learning options?, http://www.mychild.gov.au/sites/mychild/childcare-information/pages/options (accessed 14 July 2014).
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