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Childcare in Cessnock, NSW

Every centre we hold in Cessnock 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
14
7 in Cessnock + 7 nearby
Median full day, Cessnock
$161.51
$142.49 across the area
Most centres charge
$85-$162
the middle 80% across the area, 5 of 7 priced here
NQS standing
7 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
4 of 7
as last reported
Approved places
444
across Cessnock

In Cessnock

7 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Cessnock
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
Cessnock ELCCessnock
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$162.36full dayVacancies99-
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Meetingrated Apr 2021▲ was Working Towards$161.51-$171.93full dayVacancies84-
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Meetingrated Apr 2021▲ was Working Towards$161.51-$171.93full dayVacancies84-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$142.49-$154.48full dayFull90-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull29-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull29-
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Meetingrated May 2023▲ was Working Towards$85full dayVacancies29-

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Around Cessnock

7 centres nearby

Aberdare

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Aberdare
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 2021was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported35-

Bellbird

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Bellbird
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 reported34-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2023$65full dayFull39-

Nulkaba

next door · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Nulkaba
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 2023$154.45full dayFull99-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026$136.15full dayFull40-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026$136.15full dayFull40-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025$101.25-$105.50full dayFull32-

Other care in Cessnock

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Cessnock
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 2026$82full dayFull60-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Cessnock?

The median published full-day fee in Cessnock is $161.51, with published full-day fees running $85 to $162.36. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Cessnock have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Cessnock?

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