Every centre we hold in Kariong 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.
Every childcare centre in Kariong first, then nearby suburbs closest first (A-Z within each area).
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetingrated Mar 2025 | $143.60-$152.20full day | Vacancies | 40 | - | |
| Meetingrated Sep 2025 | $158.80-$169.65full day | Full | 76 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Apr 2025 | $173.45-$185.45full day | Vacancies | 108 | - | |
| Meetingrated Nov 2023 | $150.30-$157.60full day | Full | 37 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was Meeting | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 48 | - | |
Umina Kids ClubKariong Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Umina Kids ClubKariong Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Umina Kids ClubKariong Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
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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See my market free| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
East Gosford Early LearningEast Gosford Claim | Exceedingrated May 2025 | $146.80-$157.60full day | Full | 42 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetingrated Nov 2022▲ was Working Towards | $130-$138full day | Full | 42 | - | |
| Meetingrated Nov 2022▲ was Working Towards | $130-$138full day | Full | 42 | - | |
Gosford Pre-School IncGosford Claim | Exceedingrated Aug 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 40 | - |
Gosford Pre-School IncGosford Claim | Exceedingrated Aug 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 40 | - |
Gosford Pre-School IncGosford Claim | Exceedingrated Aug 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 40 | - |
Mellow Early Learning Centre North GosfordGosford Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Watch Us GrowGosford Claim | Working Towardsrated Dec 2024was Meeting | $153.07-$161.12full day | Full | 44 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Erina Baptist PreschoolErina Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Exceedingrated Nov 2024▲ was Meeting | $174-$179full day | Vacancies | 219 | - | |
| Meetingrated Dec 2023 | $158.70-$162.70full day | Full | 80 | - | |
| Meetingrated Sep 2023 | $98full day | Full | 29 | - | |
| Meetingrated Dec 2024▲ was Working Towards | $130-$135full day | Full | 42 | - | |
The Beach Early Learning Centre ErinaErina Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Meetingrated Jun 2023▲ was Working Towards | $146.30-$151.72full day | Full | 35 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jun 2023▲ was Working Towards | $146.30-$151.72full day | Full | 35 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetingrated Nov 2022 | $99full day | Full | 95 | - |