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Childcare in Ballina, NSW

Every centre we hold in Ballina 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.

Centres compared
20
13 in Ballina + 7 nearby
Median full day, Ballina
$172.90
$145 across the area
Most centres charge
$120-$175
the middle 80% across the area, 10 of 13 priced here
NQS standing
13 Exceeding
Reporting vacancies
8 of 10
as last reported
Approved places
908
across Ballina

In Ballina

13 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

Every childcare centre in Ballina first, then nearby suburbs closest first (A-Z within each area).

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Childcare centres in Ballina
CentreNQS 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 feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024$120-$125full dayVacancies59-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024$120-$125full dayVacancies59-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024$120-$125full dayVacancies59-
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Exceedingrated Apr 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
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Exceedingrated Apr 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported59-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2021$174.57-$183full dayVacancies90-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2021$174.57-$183full dayVacancies90-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2021▲ was Meeting$145-$146full dayFull74-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2021▲ was Meeting$145-$146full dayFull74-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2020▲ was Meeting$172.90-$179.45full dayVacancies88-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2020▲ was Meeting$172.90-$179.45full dayVacancies88-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2020▲ was Meeting$172.90-$179.45full dayVacancies88-

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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Around Ballina

7 centres nearby

Lennox Head

next door · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Lennox Head
CentreNQS 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 feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
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Exceedingrated Jun 2021▲ was Meeting$167.28-$168.40full dayVacancies46-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2021▲ was Meeting$167.28-$168.40full dayVacancies46-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported50-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported50-

Tintenbar

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Tintenbar
CentreNQS 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 feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
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Meetingrated Jun 2021$142.29-$148.27full dayFull56-

West Ballina

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in West Ballina
CentreNQS 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 feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
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Meetingrated Dec 2022▲ was Working Towards$144full dayVacancies80-
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Meetingrated Dec 2022▲ was Working Towards$144full dayVacancies80-

Other care in Ballina

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Ballina
CentreNQS 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 feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
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Meetingrated Dec 2021Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported56-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated Sep 2022▲ was Working Towards$76-$84.50full dayFull48-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Ballina?

The median published full-day fee in Ballina is $172.90, with published full-day fees running $120 to $174.57. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Ballina have vacancies?

12 of the 15 centres reporting near Ballina currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Ballina?

15 of the assessed centres near Ballina hold an Exceeding or Excellent NQS rating from the regulator. Ratings are shown per centre above, as issued under the National Quality Framework.