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Childcare in Padstow, NSW

Every centre we hold in Padstow 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
22
6 in Padstow + 16 nearby
Median full day, Padstow
$146
$145 across the area
Most centres charge
$120-$155
the middle 80% across the area, 3 of 6 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 2 Meeting
3 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
1 of 3
as last reported
Approved places
133
across Padstow

In Padstow

6 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Padstow
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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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Aug 2022$125-$130full dayVacancies534.4★ (21)
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Meetingrated May 2026▲ was Working Towards$146-$151full dayFull29-
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Exceedingrated May 2021$160-$170full dayFull514.7★ (30)

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 Padstow

16 centres nearby

Peakhurst

about 1.7 km · 16 centres
Childcare centres in Peakhurst
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 2026$130-$135full dayVacancies36-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2023$120full dayVacancies294.6★ (19)
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Exceedingrated Oct 2023$120full dayVacancies294.6★ (19)
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-4.7★ (57)
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-5.0★ (13)
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-4.7★ (57)
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Meetingrated Nov 2024$146.16-$151.38full dayFull38-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$155-$160full dayFull44-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025$112full dayFull295.0★ (9)
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$145-$150full dayFull524.5★ (25)
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$145-$150full dayVacancies30-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-5.0★ (11)
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-5.0★ (11)
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-5.0★ (11)
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$145-$150full dayVacancies374.4★ (33)
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$145-$150full dayVacancies374.4★ (33)

Other care in Padstow

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Padstow
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 2024Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies58-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies58-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies58-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-5.0★ (1)
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Meetingrated May 2022$74.55full dayVacancies97-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies60-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies60-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Padstow?

The median published full-day fee in Padstow is $146, with published full-day fees running $125 to $160. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Padstow have vacancies?

7 of the 13 centres reporting near Padstow currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Padstow?

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