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Childcare in Balmain, NSW

Every centre we hold in Balmain 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
23
10 in Balmain + 13 nearby
Median full day, Balmain
$156.30
$155 across the area
Most centres charge
$45-$213
the middle 80% across the area, 7 of 10 priced here
NQS standing
10 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
2 of 7
as last reported
Approved places
871
across Balmain

In Balmain

10 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Balmain
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 Mar 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported92-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported92-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024▲ was Working Towards$156.30-$177.14full dayFull38-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024▲ was Working Towards$156.30-$177.14full dayFull38-
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Meetingrated Dec 2022$212.56-$222.58full dayVacancies72-
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Meetingrated Dec 2022$212.56-$222.58full dayVacancies72-
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Meetingrated Jul 2021was Exceeding$45-$105.60full dayFull144-
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Meetingrated Jul 2021was Exceeding$45-$105.60full dayFull144-
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Meetingrated Jul 2021was Exceeding$45-$105.60full dayFull144-
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Meetingrated Aug 2021was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported35-

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 Balmain

13 centres nearby

Birchgrove

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Birchgrove
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 May 2025$155-$167.50full dayFull46-
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Meetingrated May 2025$155-$167.50full dayFull46-

Rozelle

about 1.2 km · 6 centres
Childcare centres in Rozelle
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 Jan 2021▲ was Working Towards$139-$155full dayFull21-
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Meetingrated Jan 2021▲ was Working Towards$139-$155full dayFull21-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025▲ was Working Towards$67.86full dayVacancies194-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported20-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported20-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$154.63full dayVacancies57-

Balmain East

about 1.2 km · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Balmain East
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
The Wet FrogBalmain East
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
The Wet FrogBalmain East
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Drummoyne

about 1.4 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Drummoyne
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 Jan 2025was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
Learn & LaughDrummoyne
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was Working Towards$164-$175full dayFull38-
Learn & LaughDrummoyne
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was Working Towards$164-$175full dayFull38-

Other care in Balmain

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Balmain
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 2021Not publishedFee not publishedFull113-
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Meetingrated Jun 2021Not publishedFee not publishedFull113-
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Meetingrated Jun 2021$80full dayFull145-
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Meetingrated Jun 2021$80full dayFull145-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Balmain?

The median published full-day fee in Balmain is $156.30, with published full-day fees running $45 to $212.56. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Balmain have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Balmain?

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