Family day care operators say they are concerned the Federal Government's plan to offer free child care during the coronavirus crisis will see them lose 50 per cent of their income.
Family day care operators say they are concerned the Federal Government's plan to offer free child care during the COVID-19 crisis will see them lose 50 per cent of their income.FDC operators say there is confusion and fear in the industry after the Federal Government announced free child care
FDC represents about 16 per cent of the childcare sector and typically involves accredited operators providing child care in their homes for up to four children at a time. They said they fear they may not qualify for the $1,500 JobKeeper payment, but were still required to offer their service for free, with the Government to only reimburse them 50 per cent of their fees up to a capped rate.
"Initially the information provided was that education service providers would be paid 50 per cent of all bookings and enrolments that were processed for the fortnight between the 17th of February and the 2nd of March."For family day care that capped rate is $11.10. That concern is shared by FDC operator Jane Saxton, who operates a childcare and child education service from her home in Beenleigh, south of Brisbane."Our calculations may be incorrect, we're desperately hoping they are," she said.
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