In Home Care

Flexible early childhood education and care in your own home. For eligible families who are unable to access other approved childcare.

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What is In
Home Care?

At Enhance, we value your child’s safety and wellbeing, providing flexible home-based education and care in your own home. We operate throughout Queensland, in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote areas.

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

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
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Benefits

In home care is flexible to suit your family!
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– 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

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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.

Vanessa, Ingham.

Living rurally, we don’t have traditional childcare available. In home care gives my children access to personalised early learning, in the comfort of my own home.

Karlie, Brisbane.

More people need to know about home-based childcare! It really is the best environment for children to develop and the support from our Educator and Enhance is unparalleled.

David, Rockhampton.

In home care has been a blessing for my family. My daughter has disabilities and Enhance In Home Child Care has allowed her to learn and grow at her own pace, with her devoted Educator.

Lizzie, Kingaroy

The team at Enhance In Home Child Care is amazing. I am forever grateful for the service.

Kimberley, Ingham

Providing in home care to children in regional and rural communities is truly a gift. I love that I can have an impact on the lives of these children with the help from Enhance.

Hanna, Toowoomba

I absolutely love that I can support children with disabilities and increase their chance of living life to the fullest. I look forward to working with Enhance for many years to come, supporting children who have lower chances in life due to developmental and medical issues.

Kate, Brisbane.

I enjoy working for IHC as it gives me flexibility to work around my other interests, including caring for my own family and looking after my grandbabies!

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.