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Childcare in Charlestown, NSW

Every centre we hold in Charlestown 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
8 in Charlestown + 12 nearby
Median full day, Charlestown
$155.65
$163.15 across the area
Most centres charge
$141-$179
the middle 80% across the area, 6 of 8 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 3 Meeting
4 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
1 of 6
as last reported
Approved places
313
across Charlestown

In Charlestown

8 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Charlestown
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 2025$140.67full dayFull40-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025▲ was Working Towards$150full dayFull30-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025▲ was Working Towards$150full dayFull30-
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Meetingrated Nov 2022▲ was Working Towards$155.65full dayVacancies33-
Ku Charlestown Occasional Care CentreCharlestown
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Ku Charlestown Occasional Care CentreCharlestown
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$165-$175full dayFull58-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$165-$170full dayFull122-

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 Charlestown

12 centres nearby

Gateshead

next door · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Gateshead
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 2026$174.57-$181.88full dayVacancies86-
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Meetingrated May 2026$174.57-$181.88full dayVacancies86-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$164-$171full dayFull98-

Mount Hutton

next door · 9 centres
Childcare centres in Mount Hutton
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 2024$142-$153full dayFull56-
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Meetingrated Mar 2024$142-$153full dayFull56-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025$159.98-$162.23full dayVacancies38-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025$179full dayFull60-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$163.15full dayFull110-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$130full dayVacancies46-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$130full dayVacancies46-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$195.50-$199full dayVacancies72-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$195.50-$199full dayVacancies72-

Other care in Charlestown

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Charlestown
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 2025$52.50full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Jul 2021was Exceeding$45.50-$83full dayFull94-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedFull57-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies85-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Charlestown?

The median published full-day fee in Charlestown is $155.65, with published full-day fees running $140.67 to $165. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Charlestown have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Charlestown?

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