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Experienced carers or educators who provide care and developmental activities in their own homes for other people's children. Family day care can offer care during standard hours, evenings, before/after school, during school holidays and in some cases overnight and weekends.

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Long day care is often called a childcare centre or day care. It's a centre based child care in which
is run by professional staff where babies and children up to schoolstarting age can be cared for from early morning to late afternoon.

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Advantages and disadvantages of long day care

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Advantages and disadvantages of long day care

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* Can be cheaper than a nanny for one child.
* Long hours of care with meals and nappies often provided.

* day care creates a some what regular routine for the child getting them ready for big school
*over all smoother transition into primary school
* builds child's social skills

* can be very expensive for parents
* if the daycare provides food it may not suite a child with dietry requirements
*sickness picked up from daycare may be brought home
* still have to pay fee if child is sick or on a public holiday

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Advantages and disadvantages of family day care 

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Advantages and disadvantages of family day care 

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* a home-like environment
* a closer teacher to child bond since the caregiver often cares for the child the entire day
* fewer cases of illnesses since the child is exposed to fewer children
* mixed age groups allowing for more sibling interaction
* better teacher to child ratios since there are fewer children per teacher

*promotes a positive and nurturing environment

*less educated teachers and less educationally enriched curriculum

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Pre-school is a planned educational program for children in the years before a child commences school. Children who go are usually aged between 3 and 5 years of age. Preschool may take place in a range of settings including a purpose built building, in a community setting or at a school.

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Occasional Care is a unique child care service that supports families by providing flexible care for children from birth to school age. The purpose of occasional care is to support families by providing a flexible care option through being able to access care.

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Employed by the family on either a live-in or live-out basis to undertake all tasks related to the care of children. Duties are generally restricted to child care and the domestic tasks related to child care.

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A foreign national in Australia for cultural exchange purposes and to experience Australian life. Lives as part of the host family and receives a small allowance / salary in exchange for child care and household duties.

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A babysitter is someone who temporarily cares for children on behalf of the children's parents or guardians. A 'babysitter' generally take care of children of all ages who are in need of supervision.

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Advantages and disadvantages of pre-schools

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Advantages and disadvantages of pre-schools

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*gets child ready academically for big school
*preschool promotes social and emotional development
*preschool allows children to develop cognitive skills
*help develop motor skills

*also can be very expensive for parents
*specific pickup and drop-off times may be inconvenient for parents
*food provided may not suit the needs of a chid

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Advantages and disadvantages of occasional care

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Advantages and disadvantages of occasional care

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* Parents only pay for the time the children are in care.
* Good stepping stone to long day care.
* Great option for unexpected/emergency circumstances.

* Curriculum – may not be as diverse or have as many opportunities because of fewer resources available.

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Advantages and disadvantages of having a Nanny

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Advantages and disadvantages of having a Nanny

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* Can be affordable if there are multiple children.
* Convenience of having same carer.
* Individual attention
* Hours are flexible, depending on agreement.
* Child stays in familiar environment.
* More control of child’s care as nanny is your direct employee.

*less social interaction for child
*no backup option if nanny quits
*lack of privacy because nanny is in your house all day
*child may become attached to nanny

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Advantages and disadvantages of having a Au pair

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Advantages and disadvantages of having a Au pair

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*they can be quit affordable
*An au pair can introduce the child to another culture and language
*au pairs expect housework to be a significant part of her daily duties as well as look after the children

* au pairs rarely have formal training or professional experience of looking after children
*because theres an extra person living in the house bills and food shopping will go up

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Advantages and disadvantages of having a baby sitter

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Advantages and disadvantages of having a baby sitter

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*babysitters allow flexibility
*gives other family members a break
*builds child's social interaction
*one on one care
*affordable

*baby sitters range in ages and most have no qualifications of looking after children
* may take time to find a babysitter that works well for child and parent