Family House Child Care

Family House Child Care Situated in Mount Barker, we are a small centre with a family feel that accommodates for children ages 3 months to 6 years of age.

To book a tour of our space email us at: [email protected] Open Monday to Friday 7:00am-6:00pm (except public holidays and closed for 2 weeks over Christmas/New Year)

We are a Long day service with hours between 7am - 6pm. As a small service we promote key family groups or primary care attachments. We have a natural outdoor environment with lots of shade and beautiful established gardens. Nat

ure play based learning in child- led learning environment our Teachers and Practitioners passionate about Early Childhood development and Secure Attachments, mind- body connection as a whole child approach. For more information, please call 83915059, or email [email protected] [email protected]
We welcome new families

Today we decided to keep warm by gathering around the fire to share some marshmallows together. These experiences are a ...
10/06/2026

Today we decided to keep warm by gathering around the fire to share some marshmallows together. These experiences are a great opportunity to educate children about the importance of fire safety (with a bonus yummy treat) 🔥🪵

The babies were busy this morning making a zucchini slice, using vegetables they grew from their veggie patch 🥣🌱 cooking...
04/06/2026

The babies were busy this morning making a zucchini slice, using vegetables they grew from their veggie patch 🥣🌱 cooking with babies is a multi-sensory learning experience that builds upon their motor skills and encourages healthy eating habits

We’re back✨ we have had a wonderful day welcoming back our children into our fresh learning spaces 🪴🎨📚 Thank you to our ...
02/06/2026

We’re back✨ we have had a wonderful day welcoming back our children into our fresh learning spaces 🪴🎨📚 Thank you to our families for your patience and understanding over the past two weeks and a big thank you to our staff and community for coming together to make it happen 💖

01/06/2026

Family House will be open tomorrow Tuesday the 2nd of June. We have missed you all and look forward to seeing you soon.

Hey Families our friend Chuckles helped us out to fix a few things and do some painting, then he took a nap. Here are so...
25/05/2026

Hey Families our friend Chuckles helped us out to fix a few things and do some painting, then he took a nap.
Here are some before and after photos.
All being well will be ready to reopen next Tuesday the 2nd.
Have missed you all.

19/05/2026

From the 18th till the 29th of May Family House will be closed for a deep clean and maintenance requirements. During this time our emails will be monitored for any questions or queries. We look forward to welcoming back our wonderful families on the 1st of June and thank them for their patience and understanding during this time 💞

Thank you to everyone who attended our Mother’s Day morning tea last Friday. We hope all the amazing mothers had a lovel...
12/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Mother’s Day morning tea last Friday. We hope all the amazing mothers had a lovely weekend filled with love and appreciation 💞✨

30/04/2026

This Saturday from 8:30am to 12:30pm we will have a stall at the Adelaide Hills Farmers Market with various things to purchase and a variety of learning spaces for your child/ren to explore. All donations made on the day will go towards resources for our small centre. Hope to see you there 🌿

SOME MORE FUN FROM OUR WEEK TWO SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 🚴🍁🎟️
29/04/2026

SOME MORE FUN FROM OUR WEEK TWO SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 🚴🍁🎟️

11/02/2026

✨WE ARE HIRING✨ Are you a passionate, experienced, early childhood educator who is looking for something different? Come and join the Family House LDC Team at Mount Barker!
We’re more than just a long day care — we’re a warm, welcoming small not-for-profit community centre dedicated to providing meaningful care and learning for children aged 3 months to school age.
We are currently seeking a committed diploma qualified educator to join our close-knit team with flexible working hours, minimum of 20 hours (3 days) per week, possibility of full time. Working primarily in our main space consisting of preschool/kindy and toddler aged children.
What makes us different?
🌿 A nature-inspired, homelike/family feel environment
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Small group sizes for deeper relationships and genuine continuity of care
🎨 A strong focus on learning through play and child-led exploration
💖 A collaborative, supportive team culture where your voice matters
We value your dedication, which is why we offer:
💫 The Workers Retention Payment
💫 2 week break Christmas–New Year break (where you are paid your usual rostered hours, as a bonus!)
💫 A workplace that feels more like a second home than a job
Please contact us via email at [email protected]

Address

3 Willow Close
Mount Barker, SA
5251

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

0883915059

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