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Childcare in Dapto, NSW

Every centre we hold in Dapto 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
16 in Dapto + 4 nearby
Median full day, Dapto
$161.80
$165.04 across the area
Most centres charge
$140-$179
the middle 80% across the area, 14 of 16 priced here
NQS standing
8 Exceeding · 6 Meeting · 1 Working Towards
1 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
4 of 14
as last reported
Approved places
752
across Dapto

In Dapto

16 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Dapto
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 2025was Exceeding$140full dayFull63-
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Meetingrated May 2025was Exceeding$140full dayFull63-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2026$159full dayFull46-
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Working Towardsrated Jan 2026$151-$161.50full dayVacancies80-
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Exceedingrated Feb 2026$165.04-$174.02full dayVacancies76-
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Exceedingrated Feb 2026$165.04-$174.02full dayVacancies76-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was Meeting$181.90full dayFull50-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was Meeting$166full dayFull34-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was Meeting$166full dayFull34-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was Meeting$166full dayFull34-
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Meetingrated Oct 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported20-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$88full dayFull28-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported16-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025$155full dayFull23-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025$155full dayFull23-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$161.80-$172.20full dayVacancies86-

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Around Dapto

4 centres nearby

Horsley

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Horsley
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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Working Towardsrated Sep 2025$179-$189full dayVacancies115-
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Working Towardsrated Sep 2025$179-$189full dayVacancies115-

Kanahooka

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Kanahooka
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 2023$173.46-$181.88full dayVacancies59-
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Meetingrated Jul 2023$173.46-$181.88full dayVacancies59-

Other care in Dapto

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Dapto
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 2024$74.50full dayFull73-
Illawarra Family Day Care Scheme IncDapto
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Koonawarra Primary SchoolDapto
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Apr 2022$127.70full dayVacancies--
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Meetingrated Apr 2022$127.70full dayVacancies--
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Exceedingrated Aug 2025$77.20full dayFull100-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Dapto?

The median published full-day fee in Dapto is $161.80, with published full-day fees running $88 to $181.90. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Dapto have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Dapto?

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