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Childcare in Bathurst, NSW

Every centre we hold in Bathurst 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
11 in Bathurst + 9 nearby
Median full day, Bathurst
$145
$160 across the area
Most centres charge
$131-$177
the middle 80% across the area, 10 of 11 priced here
NQS standing
2 Exceeding · 7 Meeting · 2 Working Towards
Reporting vacancies
4 of 10
as last reported
Approved places
852
across Bathurst

In Bathurst

11 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Bathurst
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 Aug 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$145-$153full dayVacancies132-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$145-$153full dayVacancies132-
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Meetingrated Jul 2023$127full dayFull39-
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Meetingrated Jul 2023$127full dayFull39-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$160full dayFull70-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$160full dayFull70-
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Working Towardsrated Jan 2025was Exceeding$182.25-$187.35full dayVacancies105-
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Working Towardsrated Jan 2025was Exceeding$182.25-$187.35full dayVacancies105-
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Exceedingrated May 2026$131.30-$151.10full dayFull60-
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Exceedingrated May 2026$131.30-$151.10full dayFull60-

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 Bathurst

9 centres nearby

Eglinton

about 6 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Eglinton
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 Sep 2023$145-$154full dayVacancies42-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$144full dayVacancies29-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$144full dayVacancies29-

Kelso

about 6 km · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Kelso
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 Apr 2025▲ was Meeting$176.82-$185.80full dayVacancies76-
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Exceedingrated Apr 2025▲ was Meeting$176.82-$185.80full dayVacancies76-
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Meetingrated May 2026▲ was Working Towards$175full dayVacancies103-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$172.30-$183.25full dayVacancies82-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$172.30-$183.25full dayVacancies82-

Mitchell

about 6 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Mitchell
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 Jul 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported20-

Other care in Bathurst

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Bathurst
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 Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Working Towardsrated Aug 2026was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Meetingrated Jan 2020$85full dayFull60-
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Meetingrated Jan 2020$85full dayFull60-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Bathurst?

The median published full-day fee in Bathurst is $145, with published full-day fees running $127 to $182.25. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Bathurst have vacancies?

12 of the 18 centres reporting near Bathurst currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Bathurst?

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