Every centre we hold in Balgowlah and nearby: published full-day fees, the government NQS rating, reported vacancies and approved places, side by side. Refreshed regularly, and we show exactly when.
Every childcare centre in Balgowlah first, then nearby suburbs closest first (A-Z within each area).
| Centre | NQS ratingiThe National Quality Standard rating issued by the state regulator after assessment. Exceeding sits above Meeting; Working Towards means the regulator requires improvement. Shown as issued, never blended with Google ratings. | Full-day fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Balgowlah Early LearningBalgowlah Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2025▲ was Working Towards | $176-$191full day | Full | 36 | - |
Balgowlah Early LearningBalgowlah Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2025▲ was Working Towards | $176-$191full day | Full | 36 | - |
| Meetingrated Mar 2026 | $190-$211full day | Vacancies | 150 | - | |
North Harbour Children's CentreBalgowlah Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2026 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 40 | - |
Northside PreSchoolBalgowlah Claim | Meetingrated Nov 2024 | $102.90-$106.40full day | Full | 29 | - |
Northside PreSchoolBalgowlah Claim | Meetingrated Nov 2024 | $102.90-$106.40full day | Full | 29 | - |
The Farmhouse Montessori SchoolBalgowlah Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2025 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 67 | - |
We rank only on public data - fees, the government NQS rating and location - never on who pays. No centre can buy a higher spot. Vacancy status is as reported by each service; NQS is the regulator's National Quality Standard rating.
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See my market free| Centre | NQS ratingiThe National Quality Standard rating issued by the state regulator after assessment. Exceeding sits above Meeting; Working Towards means the regulator requires improvement. Shown as issued, never blended with Google ratings. | Full-day fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Manly Vale Bush KindyManly Vale Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | $160-$180full day | Full | 90 | - |
Manly Vale Bush KindyManly Vale Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | $160-$180full day | Full | 90 | - |
| Centre | NQS ratingiThe National Quality Standard rating issued by the state regulator after assessment. Exceeding sits above Meeting; Working Towards means the regulator requires improvement. Shown as issued, never blended with Google ratings. | Full-day fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Only About Children Fairlight 1Fairlight Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2021was Exceeding | $195.50-$226full day | Vacancies | 92 | 4.3★ (8) |
Only About Children Fairlight 1Fairlight Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2021was Exceeding | $195.50-$226full day | Vacancies | 92 | 4.3★ (8) |
Only About Children Fairlight 2Fairlight Claim | Meetingrated Feb 2026 | $195.50-$225full day | Vacancies | 72 | - |
| Meetingrated Dec 2023was Exceeding | $160-$193full day | Full | 90 | - | |
| Meetingrated Dec 2023was Exceeding | $160-$193full day | Full | 90 | - |
| Centre | NQS ratingiThe National Quality Standard rating issued by the state regulator after assessment. Exceeding sits above Meeting; Working Towards means the regulator requires improvement. Shown as issued, never blended with Google ratings. | Full-day fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceedingrated Feb 2020▲ was Meeting | $160-$193full day | Full | 52 | - | |
KU - Bligh Park PreschoolSeaforth Claim | Exceedingrated Jun 2021 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 30 | - |
| Meetingrated Aug 2025 | $180.20-$205.20full day | Vacancies | 104 | 4.4★ (7) | |
| Meetingrated May 2025 | $130-$155full day | Full | 25 | - | |
Peek-A-Boo CottageSeaforth Claim | Meetingrated Mar 2025 | $175full day | Full | 20 | - |
Peek-A-Boo CottageSeaforth Claim | Meetingrated Mar 2025 | $175full day | Full | 20 | - |
Peek-A-Boo CottageSeaforth Claim | Meetingrated Mar 2025 | $175full day | Full | 20 | - |
Seaforth Child CareSeaforth Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 5.0★ (10) |
Seaforth Children's CentreSeaforth Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Seaforth Children's CentreSeaforth Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
The Seaforth KindergartenSeaforth Claim | Meetingrated Mar 2022was Exceeding | $139full day | Full | 86 | - |
The Seaforth KindergartenSeaforth Claim | Meetingrated Mar 2022was Exceeding | $139full day | Full | 86 | - |