SerenaJ Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hi there, We're in the process of contacting a number of primary schools that are on our shortlist for our son (we plan to arrive in Brisbane early December with a view to him starting in the January). On making enquiries about facilities, clubs and activities and childcare we have found that many schools are saying there is a waiting list for their out of school hours care facility. I've yet to contact the care providers directly and find out how long the waiting lists are, but I wondered what on earth the other options are if we can't get in. What do other parents do? Does it come down to having to hire a private childminder to collect them from school, or are there other 'community-based' group facilities? We've always been so lucky with our after school care provider in the UK, who always have spare places available, that it's never occurred to me we may run into this as an issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eera Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 My family daycare provider does before and after school care plus the dropoff / pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerenaJ Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 My family daycare provider does before and after school care plus the dropoff / pick up. Thanks Eira. What is a family daycare provider? Is that the same as a childminder? Someone who looks after other people's children in their own home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Yes. Its what Aus calls childminders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 It could take you a few months to find a job anyway so hopefully there would be a place when you needed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerenaJ Posted September 8, 2016 Author Share Posted September 8, 2016 Thanks Eira. What is a family daycare provider? Is that the same as a childminder? Someone who looks after other people's children in their own home? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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