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Childcare in Shellharbour, NSW

Every centre we hold in Shellharbour 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
21
3 in Shellharbour + 18 nearby
Median full day, Shellharbour
$90
$142 across the area
Most centres charge
$119-$166
the middle 80% across the area, 3 of 3 priced here
NQS standing
3 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
2 of 3
as last reported
Approved places
252
across Shellharbour

In Shellharbour

3 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Shellharbour
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 Feb 2026$166full dayFull120-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024was Exceeding$90full dayVacancies66-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024was Exceeding$90full dayVacancies66-

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 Shellharbour

18 centres nearby

Blackbutt

next door · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Blackbutt
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 Jun 2025$133-$136full dayFull39-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026$146.90-$153full dayVacancies324.0★ (8)
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Meetingrated Oct 2023was Exceeding$178.50full dayVacancies44-
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Meetingrated Aug 2022$140-$150full dayFull48-
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Meetingrated Aug 2022$140-$150full dayFull48-

Dunmore

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Dunmore
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 assessed$166-$171full dayFull142-

Flinders

next door · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Flinders
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 Apr 2025$152full dayFull45-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$142full dayFull305.0★ (29)
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Meetingrated Apr 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull38-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull38-

Oak Flats

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Oak Flats
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 Apr 2025$130full dayFull23-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported20-

Shellharbour City Centre

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Shellharbour City Centre
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
Little Zak's Academy ShellharbourShellharbour City Centre
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Working Towardsrated Jan 2026was Meeting$156.60full dayFull138-
Little Zak's Academy ShellharbourShellharbour City Centre
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Working Towardsrated Jan 2026was Meeting$156.60full dayFull138-

Shell Cove

next door · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Shell Cove
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 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull43-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025$168.40-$175.14full dayVacancies90-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2025$119-$149full dayFull40-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2025$119-$149full dayFull40-

Other care in Shellharbour

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Shellharbour
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 Exceeding$77.20full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026was Exceeding$77.20full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026was Exceeding$77.20full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026was Exceeding$77.20full dayFull100-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Shellharbour?

The median published full-day fee in Shellharbour is $90, with published full-day fees running $90 to $166. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Shellharbour have vacancies?

5 of the 20 centres reporting near Shellharbour currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Shellharbour?

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