Childcare in Forbes, NSW

Every centre we hold in Forbes 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.

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every approved centre in Forbes

Median full day, Forbes

$139.22

$139.22 across the area

Most centres charge

too few published fees here to give a range (6 of 7)

NQS standing

1 Exceeding · 6 Meeting

Reporting vacancies

4 of 6

as last reported

Approved places

584

across Forbes

In Forbes

7 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Forbes
Centre	NQS 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 fee	VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.	Places	Google
Bright Beginnings Early Learning CentreForbes Claim	Meetingrated Jul 2022	$133-$135full day	Vacancies	70	-
Bright Beginnings Early Learning CentreForbes Claim	Meetingrated Jul 2022	$133-$135full day	Vacancies	70	-
Forbes Learning LadderForbes Claim	Meetingrated May 2024	$139.50-$144.50full day	Full	90	-
Forbes Preschool IncorporatedForbes Claim	Exceedingrated Dec 2021▲ was Meeting	Not publishedFee not published	Not reportedVacancy not reported	100	-
Goodstart Early Learning ForbesForbes Claim	Meetingrated Jun 2025	$139.22-$145.95full day	Vacancies	75	-
Goodstart Early Learning ForbesForbes Claim	Meetingrated Jun 2025	$139.22-$145.95full day	Vacancies	75	-
Lakeshore Early LearningForbes Claim	Meetingrated Mar 2026	$158full day	Full	104	-

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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Other care in Forbes

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Other care in Forbes
Centre	NQS 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 fee	VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.	Places	Google
Thrive OSHC Forbes NorthForbes Claim	Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed	$95full day	Full	60	-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Forbes?

The median published full-day fee in Forbes is $139.22, with published full-day fees running $133 to $158. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Forbes have vacancies?

4 of the 6 centres reporting near Forbes currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Forbes?

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