Childcare in Lithgow, NSW

Every centre we hold in Lithgow 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

every approved centre in Lithgow

Median full day, Lithgow

$144.68

$144.68 across the area

Most centres charge

$142-$158

the middle 80% across the area, 8 of 8 priced here

NQS standing

8 Meeting

Reporting vacancies

5 of 8

as last reported

Approved places

571

across Lithgow

In Lithgow

8 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Lithgow
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
First Grammar LithgowLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Feb 2025	$157.65-$165.85full day	Vacancies	80	-
First Grammar LithgowLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Feb 2025	$157.65-$165.85full day	Vacancies	80	-
Gowrie NSW Lithgow Early Education and Care CentreLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Dec 2025	$144.68-$152.30full day	Vacancies	85	-
Gowrie NSW Lithgow Early Education and Care CentreLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Dec 2025	$144.68-$152.30full day	Vacancies	85	-
Gowrie NSW Lithgow Early Education and Care CentreLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Dec 2025	$144.68-$152.30full day	Vacancies	85	-
Little Mountaineers LithgowLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Oct 2022	$142-$147full day	Full	45	-
Little Mountaineers LithgowLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Oct 2022	$142-$147full day	Full	45	-
The Little Learning Tree LithgowLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Dec 2023▲ was Working Towards	$130-$136full day	Full	66	-

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 Lithgow

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Other care in Lithgow
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
One Tree c-Verse Lithgow OSHCLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Apr 2026	$69.80full day	Vacancies	30	-
One Tree c-Verse Lithgow OSHCLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Apr 2026	$69.80full day	Vacancies	30	-
PCYC- Out Of School Hours LithgowLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Jul 2026	$82.50full day	Full	60	-
PCYC- Out Of School Hours LithgowLithgow Claim	Meetingrated Jul 2026	$82.50full day	Full	60	-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Lithgow?

The median published full-day fee in Lithgow is $144.68, with published full-day fees running $130 to $157.65. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Lithgow have vacancies?

5 of the 8 centres reporting near Lithgow currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Lithgow?

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