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Communicare Sydney is a not for profit Christian charitable organisation providing quality services to the community for over 125 years. Currently we manage 15 child and family services across Sydney including Long Day Care Centres; Family Day Care Schemes; Preschools; an Occasional Care Centre; Supported Playgroup Services and a Family Support Worker Project.

As a not for profit organisation, all fee and subsidy income Communicare Sydney receives is put back into improving the quality of the service provision.

Communicare Rockdale Kogarah Family Day Care is a licensed and accredited service sponsored by Communicare Sydney, offering flexibility of hours and days for the care of children aged 6 weeks - 12 years in a home environment.

The Coordination Unit employs qualified staff to register suitable carer providers and provide regular monitoring and ongoing support by means of -

Home visits
Play sessions and
Telephone support

Communicare Rockdale Kogarah Family Day Care provides children with the opportunity to play and learn in a small group home environment. Activities provided are targeted at children's interests and needs. Children are able to interact socially within a small group as well as establish a one on one relationship with the individual care provider.

Staff at Communicare Rockdale Kogarah Family Day Care communicate with parents in a variety of ways:

A developmental summary is given each quarter communicating to families about their child's progress and skills
Communication slips with information about the child is provided following an observation visit
Photographs of children participating in various activities are posted to the family with comments on how their children are developing.
Monthly newsletters.

Communicare Rockdale Kogarah Family Day Care provides weekly play sessions for carers and children. We have a van for the transportation of carers and children to the venue which is available on a roster system.

Child Care Benefit and the Child Care Tax Rebate are available to families in line with Australian Government Legislation.

To register your details on our waiting list please contact our office on the telephone number below or email the Manager on rkfdcmanager@communicaresydney.com

Communicare Rockdale Kogarah Family Day Care office can be contacted on 9597 3111 from Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Communicare Sydney's Children's Services Philosophy

Communicare is a Christian organization. Our children's services aim to reflect Christian values where children can learn and develop to their full potential.

We believe that each child is unique with their own life experiences and background. Children learn through meaningful play experiences which foster self esteem, confidence and creativity.

We believe in creating high quality, inclusive, educational programs tailored to suit each individual child and to meet their physical, social, emotional, spiritual, creative, language and intellectual needs.

We believe in providing an environment that is aesthetically pleasing, where children and families feel welcome, safe and secure and where children feel free to explore and learn. An environment where children are actively engaged and their experiences are enhanced and respected through quality interactions with staff members and others.

We believe that families are the primary educators and carers, and that the family is the most important influence in a child's growing years. Our staff respect each family as unique and diverse, working in partnership with them for the benefit of enhancing and maximizing their child's learning and development. We believe in empowering families to make informed decisions about their child's development and education. We acknowledge the importance of the family unit and strive to support families in their parenting role.

We believe in providing families and the community with opportunities for involvement on a range of different levels. We believe in open and honest communication between families and staff through both formal and informal means, with privacy and confidentiality maintained at all times.

Our staff are professionals who are committed to providing excellence in education and care. They bring diverse experiences, cultural backgrounds, knowledge, talents and interests together which creates a stimulating work environment that enhances a team approach and allows all staff to be empowered by participating in decision making. We believe that staff need support from both families and management to create a work environment that is conducive to development and self fulfilment.