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Baby and toddler care in Smithfield
Miss Susan looks after babies and toddlers in her home in Smithfield, in a small group with no more than four little ones under school age. She’s a Diploma-qualified educator with 13 years’ experience, and her days are screen-free and full of play.
A small group that suits little ones
Babies and toddlers do well with a familiar face and a calm, steady day. Family day care groups are kept small by law, and at Susan’s there are never more than four little ones under school age, so Miss Susan has time to get to know your child, their routines and what comforts them.
Your child spends the day in a real home with the same educator every day, and after school a few older children from Smithfield Public School join in too.
Looking for care for a baby?
Places for babies are quite limited, so it’s best to enquire early. Let Miss Susan know your baby’s age and the days you need, and she’ll let you know what she can offer.
What little ones get up to at Susan’s
The days are screen-free and play-based, and Miss Susan plans activities around what the children are curious about. Here are a few things they love to get stuck into.
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Playdough and sprinkles
Squishing, rolling and decorating playdough is lovely for strengthening little fingers.
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Cooking together
There’s cooking every week, and little ones help to stir, pour and measure.
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Out in the garden
Looking for flowers, checking whether the strawberries have turned red and feeding the worms.
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Stories and pretend play
Story time on the rug, puppets and pretend play in the fairy garden give little ones lots to talk about.
The day at Susan’s
- 8am, arrive and settle into play, then morning tea
- 9:30 to 11, hands-on learning
- 11:30, lunch
- 12 to 2, rest or quiet time
- 2:15, afternoon tea, then play until pick-up
Rest time
Bed sheets are included for rest time. Babies and toddlers each have their own sleep patterns, so Miss Susan adapts rest and quiet time to suit your child. Just let her know their usual routine.
Meals
Morning tea and afternoon tea are included, and you pack a lunch each day.
Toilet training
When your child is ready, Miss Susan works with you around your routines at home, with gentle reminders and lots of encouragement.
Helping your little one settle in
Starting care is a big step for little ones, and for parents too. Before your child starts, Miss Susan asks about their routines, their favourite things to do and what comforts them.
If your little one misses you at drop-off, she stays close and helps them find something familiar to do. You’re welcome to visit first with your child, so Susan’s already feels a little familiar on their first day.
Meet Miss SusanDays, hours and fees
Susan’s is open from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, with Fridays opening up from January 2027. The fee is $141.30 a day, with a minimum booking of nine hours a day and two days a week.
Child Care Subsidy
The Child Care Subsidy is available for eligible families. It’s paid straight to the service and taken off your fees, so you pay the difference, and Services Australia has all the details.
Got an older one at Smithfield Public School? There’s after-school care and school holiday care at Susan’s too.
Come and meet Miss Susan
If you’d like to see where your little one would spend their day, you’re welcome to come and visit, and you can bring your little one along too.
Call, text or fill in a few details with your child’s age and the days you need, and Miss Susan will let you know what’s available and arrange a visit.
0451 201 076