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Childcare in Port Macquarie, NSW

Every centre we hold in Port Macquarie 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
20 in Port Macquarie + 2 nearby
Median full day, Port Macquarie
$148
$148 across the area
Most centres charge
$125-$175
the middle 80% across the area, 19 of 20 priced here
NQS standing
4 Exceeding · 16 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
10 of 19
as last reported
Approved places
1,520
across Port Macquarie

In Port Macquarie

20 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Port Macquarie
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
Day Care on LincolnPort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Jul 2023$125full dayVacancies38-
Day Care on LincolnPort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Jul 2023$125full dayVacancies38-
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Exceedingrated May 2022▲ was Meeting$167.85-$174.02full dayVacancies76-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$184full dayVacancies140-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$184full dayVacancies140-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2022▲ was Meeting$104-$110full dayFull66-
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Exceedingrated May 2021▲ was Meeting$148full dayVacancies55-
Kids Crazy MazePort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$85full dayFull70-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023$174.85-$179.45full dayVacancies75-
Playtime at PortPort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Apr 2024$174full dayFull24-
Playtime at PortPort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Apr 2024$174full dayFull24-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$172-$173.50full dayFull108-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$172-$173.50full dayFull108-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$172-$173.50full dayFull108-
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Meetingrated Nov 2024▲ was Working Towards$145-$148full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Nov 2024▲ was Working Towards$145-$148full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Nov 2024▲ was Working Towards$145-$148full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Sep 2023$145full dayFull60-
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Meetingrated Sep 2023$145full dayFull60-

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 Port Macquarie

2 centres nearby

Thrumster

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Thrumster
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 Oct 2022$144-$153full dayFull84-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2021$172-$173.50full dayVacancies104-

Other care in Port Macquarie

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Port Macquarie
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
Active OOSH WestportPort Macquarie
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Meetingrated Jun 2023$79.99full dayVacancies60-
Jumbos OOSHPort Macquarie
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Exceedingrated Jul 2021▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedVacancies111-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$68full dayFull80-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$68full dayFull80-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Port Macquarie?

The median published full-day fee in Port Macquarie is $148, with published full-day fees running $85 to $184. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Port Macquarie have vacancies?

11 of the 21 centres reporting near Port Macquarie currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Port Macquarie?

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