Are you eligible for In Home Child Care in Queensland?

Enhance is Queensland’s leading in home child care (IHC) provider in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote areas.

What is In
Home Care?

In-home child care refers to child care services provided within the child's own home, where a caregiver comes to the child's residence to provide care and supervision.

It offers the convenience of child care within the familiar surroundings of the child's home environment.

In home child care is available for eligible families who are unable to access other approved childcare.

In home care is eligible for childcare subsidies and with no registration fees or hidden costs, it’s affordable.

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Eligibility criteria

In home care is designed for families who are Unable to access other approved types of care.

Your family might be eligible for in home care due to:

non-standard or variable work hours
geographic isolation from other types of care
complex or challenging needs

Benefits

In home care is flexible to suit your family!

Child care is provided within your own home
Learning programs are educational and personalised
Government subsidies are available, including Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Educators provide care for one family at a time
Families choose which Educator to connect with

Testimonials

Fulfilled Educators. Happy families.

Emily, Townsville.

In home care gives me peace of mind knowing that my daughter is cared for when I’m on night or weekend shifts.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for In Home Care?

Contact the In Home Care Support Agency Queensland to apply for in home care. The team will assess your eligibility and create a Family Management Plan. If you have any questions about this process, please contact us and we can help you.

What is the eligibility criteria?

In home care is for families who cannot access other types of approved care.

This could be due to:
1. non-standard or variable work hours
2. geographic isolation from other types of care
3. complex or challenging needs

Can an Educator provide care to children of different ages from the one family?

Yes. Depending on your Family Management Plan, your Educator can provide care to multiple children of different ages, within the same family.

What qualifications does an IHC Educator hold?

IHC Educators are required to be 18 years of age, hold a current First Aid Certificate and a Working with Children Check (or willing to apply).

How do I become an IHC Educator?

If you’re interested in becoming an in home care Educator, we can help you get started. Please contact us to find out more.

Where do you operate?

Enhance In Home Child Care services metropolitan, regional, remote and rural areas throughout Queensland.

Request for Care

Would you like to request care or join the Enhance waiting list? Contact us today!

If you require phone assistance, please contact:
In Home Care Team: 07 3899 1622
Family Day Care Team:
07 3899 1622

Contact us

Our locations

We provide home-based child care throughout Queensland. Get in touch with our friendly team in your area.

Experience the Enhance difference!

Work from home with the flexibility to suit your family and ongoing professional and administration support.

Hear from our home-based educators

Making a difference in the lives of Queensland children.

Family day care is incredibly rewarding!

I love knowing that I am providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for children in my rural community.

Kirsty, Emerald