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Childcare in Thornton, NSW

Every centre we hold in Thornton 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
14
8 in Thornton + 6 nearby
Median full day, Thornton
$163.15
$158 across the area
Most centres charge
$150-$176
the middle 80% across the area, 8 of 8 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 5 Meeting · 2 Working Towards
Reporting vacancies
4 of 8
as last reported
Approved places
782
across Thornton

In Thornton

8 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Thornton
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$176.20-$181.05full dayVacancies91-
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Working Towardsrated Apr 2025$150-$160full dayFull120-
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Working Towardsrated Apr 2025$150-$160full dayFull120-
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Exceedingrated May 2021$176.27-$185.80full dayVacancies64-
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Meetingrated Dec 2022▲ was Working Towards$163.15full dayVacancies39-
Thornton ELCThornton
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Meetingrated Jun 2024$167.89full dayVacancies84-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$158-$162full dayFull132-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$158-$162full dayFull132-

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 Thornton

6 centres nearby

Murarrie

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Murarrie
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 Aug 2024$151.76-$157.74full dayVacancies69-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024$151.76-$157.74full dayVacancies69-

Woodberry

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Woodberry
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 Aug 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-

Beresfield

about 1.1 km · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Beresfield
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$158-$166full dayFull102-
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Meetingrated Sep 2023$138.50-$143.25full dayVacancies59-

Other care in Thornton

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Thornton
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$63full dayFull140-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Thornton?

The median published full-day fee in Thornton is $163.15, with published full-day fees running $150 to $176.27. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Thornton have vacancies?

7 of the 12 centres reporting near Thornton currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Thornton?

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