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Childcare in Kiama, NSW

Every centre we hold in Kiama 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
24
6 in Kiama + 18 nearby
Median full day, Kiama
$150
$160 across the area
Most centres charge
$135-$169
the middle 80% across the area, 5 of 6 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 5 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
2 of 6
as last reported
Approved places
197
across Kiama

In Kiama

6 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Kiama
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 TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull24-
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Exceedingrated May 2021$150-$165full dayFull39-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026was Exceeding$145-$155full dayFull28-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026was Exceeding$145-$155full dayFull28-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$179.95-$191.40full dayVacancies39-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$179.95-$191.40full dayVacancies39-

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 Kiama

18 centres nearby

Jamberoo

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Jamberoo
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 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-

Albion Park

about 6.9 km · 10 centres
Childcare centres in Albion Park
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 Nov 2022was Exceeding$168.55-$175.05full dayVacancies66-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025▲ was Working Towards$99full dayFull32-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025▲ was Working Towards$99full dayFull32-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024$150full dayFull385.0★ (2)
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$165full dayFull105-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$165full dayFull105-
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Working Towardsrated Nov 2025$135full dayFull36-
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Working Towardsrated Nov 2025$135full dayFull36-
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Meetingrated Mar 2021was Exceeding$152full dayFull29-

Albion Park Rail

about 6.9 km · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Albion Park Rail
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 2023▲ was Meeting$168full dayFull44-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2023▲ was Meeting$168full dayFull44-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2021$160full dayFull26-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2021$160full dayFull26-

Calderwood

about 6.9 km · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Calderwood
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
Calderwood PrepCalderwood
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Meetingrated Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported44-
Calderwood PrepCalderwood
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Meetingrated Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported44-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Kiama?

The median published full-day fee in Kiama is $150, with published full-day fees running $145 to $179.95. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Kiama have vacancies?

3 of the 19 centres reporting near Kiama currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Kiama?

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