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Childcare in East Maitland, NSW

Every centre we hold in East Maitland 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
9 in East Maitland + 11 nearby
Median full day, East Maitland
$173.41
$165.30 across the area
Most centres charge
$153-$184
the middle 80% across the area, 8 of 9 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 7 Meeting · 1 Working Towards
Reporting vacancies
7 of 8
as last reported
Approved places
607
across East Maitland

In East Maitland

9 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in East Maitland
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
Fieldsend ELCEast Maitland
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$173.41-$175.62full dayVacancies59-
Fieldsend ELCEast Maitland
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$173.41-$175.62full dayVacancies59-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024▲ was Working Towards$153-$158full dayVacancies1004.9★ (14)
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Meetingrated Dec 2024▲ was Working Towards$153-$158full dayVacancies1004.9★ (14)
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Meetingrated Apr 2021$159.50-$169full dayVacancies754.6★ (19)
Kindy Patch Emma'sEast Maitland
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Meetingrated Oct 2025$183.80-$187full dayVacancies595.0★ (9)
Kindy Patch Emma'sEast Maitland
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Meetingrated Oct 2025$183.80-$187full dayVacancies595.0★ (9)
Linuwel Pre-SchoolEast Maitland
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Working Towardsrated Dec 2024was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported16-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023▲ was Working Towards$155.84-$163.35full dayFull80-

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 East Maitland

11 centres nearby

Ashtonfield

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Ashtonfield
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 Sep 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-

Metford

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Metford
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 Oct 2022▲ was Working Towards$169full dayFull80-
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Meetingrated Oct 2022▲ was Working Towards$169full dayFull80-

Chisholm

about 3 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Chisholm
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 2022▲ was Working Towards$165.30full dayFull88-

Maitland

about 5.9 km · 6 centres
Childcare centres in Maitland
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
Hunter Early Learning & Nurture CentreMaitland
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jun 2021▲ was Working Towards$157.85-$168.75full dayVacancies92-
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Meetingrated Jun 2021▲ was Working Towards$157.85-$168.75full dayVacancies92-
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Meetingrated Jun 2021▲ was Working Towards$157.85-$168.75full dayVacancies92-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-

Other care in East Maitland

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in East Maitland
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 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated Aug 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated Jun 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull105-
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Meetingrated Jun 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull105-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in East Maitland?

The median published full-day fee in East Maitland is $173.41, with published full-day fees running $153 to $183.80. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near East Maitland have vacancies?

10 of the 14 centres reporting near East Maitland currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near East Maitland?

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