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A Day of Discovery

What learning actually looks like day to day

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Reading & Stories

Daily story time building early literacy and a love of books.

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Outdoor Adventures

Active, energetic play that builds confidence and motor skills.

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Music & Media

Songs, rhythm, and guided screen time woven into the day.

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Swim & Play

Water play and outdoor fun on warm days, always supervised.

Two Sides, One Scheme

Built for families and educators alike

For Families

Small-group, home-based care for babies through primary school age — matched to a registered educator near you, with the accountability of a licensed scheme behind every placement.

Find care for your child

For Educators

Run your own home-based early learning business, backed by a coordinator who handles compliance tracking, family referrals, training, and the regulatory paperwork.

Learn about becoming an educator

Photo Gallery

A glimpse into our homes

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Children building with colourful blocks
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See a Day at Barakat

Take a look inside a real learning day

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Learning Activities

A few of the ways children learn each day

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Early Numeracy

Hands-on counting and number sense through everyday play.

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Language & Listening

Vocabulary, phonics, and listening skills built through games.

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Science Discovery

Simple, safe experiments that build curiosity about the world.

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Outdoor Adventure

Supervised outdoor challenges that build confidence and resilience.

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Art & Creativity

Open-ended art and craft that builds fine motor skills.

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Music & Rhythm

Songs and instruments that build early rhythm and coordination.

Where Care & Curiosity Meet

Every activity, every day, is guided by an educator who knows your child — not a roster that changes week to week.

Meet Our Educators

Real Relationships

The people your child sees every single day

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How the Scheme Works

One coordinated network, two journeys

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Enquire or apply

Families request care, or educators apply to join the scheme.

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Assessment

We match families to educators, and assess new educators against NQS requirements.

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Onboarding

A settling-in plan for children; a compliance & training induction for educators.

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Ongoing support

Ongoing coordinator visits, compliance tracking, and professional development.

Our Care Options

Discover the right fit for your child

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6wks–5yrs
Family Day Care

Small-group, in-home early learning with an individualised program.

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5–12yrs
Before School Care

A calm, unhurried start to the school day.

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5–12yrs
After School Care

Pickup, a healthy snack, and homework support.

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5–12yrs
Vacation Care

School holidays covered with themed activities.

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Quality & Compliance

Every educator, assessed against the National Quality Standard

Barakat is rated Meeting National Quality Standard by ACECQA. Every educator in our network is tracked against the same seven quality areas — not self-declared, coordinator-verified.

See our compliance approach
Educational Program
Health & Safety
Physical Environment
Staffing Arrangements
Relationships
Governance

Events

What's happening across the scheme

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First Aid Refresher

In-person · Liverpool

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Behaviour Guidance Workshop

Online

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EYLF Program Planning

In-person · Liverpool

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Child Protection Refresher

Online

Testimonials

See what our families have to say

Parent and daughter

"Our educator knows exactly how our daughter likes her nap routine — something a big centre never had time for."

Parent, Liverpool
Parent and son

"Vacation care saved us during the school holidays. Booking through the coordinator was simple and quick."

Parent, Granville
Parent and child

"It genuinely feels like family. My son asks to go there — that says everything."

Parent, Western Sydney
Educator and child

"Our educator makes learning feel like play. She's genuinely part of our family now."

Parent, Liverpool

Insights

Guides for families and educators

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For Families
Settling your child into family day care

Practical tips for an easier first week.

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For Educators
Staying ahead of compliance renewals

A simple system to never miss a deadline.

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Early Learning
Why small groups matter in early childhood

The research behind home-based care.

Stay in the loop

Occasional updates on places, events, and training — no spam.