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Childcare in Lismore, NSW

Every centre we hold in Lismore 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
19
10 in Lismore + 9 nearby
Median full day, Lismore
$133.45
$168 across the area
Most centres charge
$127-$172
the middle 80% across the area, 4 of 10 priced here
NQS standing
4 Exceeding · 3 Meeting
3 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
0 of 4
as last reported
Approved places
272
across Lismore

In Lismore

10 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Lismore
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
Lismore KindergartenLismore
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Lismore KindergartenLismore
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Lismore KindergartenLismore
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Exceedingrated Aug 2025▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported20-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2024$110-$119full dayFull39-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$133.45-$136full dayFull39-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$133.45-$136full dayFull39-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$140-$145full dayFull46-

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 Lismore

9 centres nearby

East Lismore

about 2.7 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in East Lismore
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 Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported50-

Federal

about 2.7 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Federal
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 Mar 2026was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported35-

Goonellabah

about 2.7 km · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Goonellabah
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 Mar 2026$127-$131full dayVacancies25-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026$171.10-$181.54full dayVacancies98-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2022$172.34-$180.19full dayVacancies90-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2022$172.34-$180.19full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Jun 2021$168-$178full dayVacancies53-
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Meetingrated Jun 2021$168-$178full dayVacancies53-
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Meetingrated Jun 2021$168-$178full dayVacancies53-

Other care in Lismore

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Lismore
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 Jan 2024▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$65full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$65full dayFull100-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Lismore?

The median published full-day fee in Lismore is $133.45, with published full-day fees running $110 to $140. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Lismore have vacancies?

7 of the 11 centres reporting near Lismore currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Lismore?

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