Childcare in Alice Springs, NT

Every centre we hold in Alice Springs 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.

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every approved centre in Alice Springs

Median full day, Alice Springs

$130

$130 across the area

Most centres charge

too few published fees here to give a range (5 of 6)

NQS standing

4 Meeting · 2 Working Towards

Reporting vacancies

1 of 5

as last reported

Approved places

361

across Alice Springs

In Alice Springs

6 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Alice Springs
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
Braitling PreschoolAlice Springs Claim	Meetingrated Aug 2023	Not publishedFee not published	Not reportedVacancy not reported	88	-
Larapinta Child and Family Early Learning CentreAlice Springs Claim	Meetingrated May 2023was Exceeding	$124.30full day	Full	70	-
Lil Antz CentralAlice Springs Claim	Working Towardsrated May 2026	$155full day	Full	55	-
Lil’Antz UndoolyaAlice Springs Claim	Working Towardsrated May 2026	$127.50full day	Full	36	-
YMCA of the Northern Territory Grevillea Early Learning CentreAlice Springs Claim	Meetingrated Aug 2023	$130-$143.50full day	Full	48	-
YMCA of the Northern Territory YMCA Early Years Learning CentreAlice Springs Claim	Meetingrated Aug 2023	$130-$143.50full day	Vacancies	64	-

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 Alice Springs

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Other care in Alice Springs
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
Alice Springs Family Day CareAlice Springs Claim	Working Towardsrated Jun 2026	Not publishedFee not published	Full	-	-
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Outside School Hours CareAlice Springs Claim	Meetingrated Mar 2023▲ was Working Towards	$47-$65.50full day	Full	60	-
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Outside School Hours CareAlice Springs Claim	Meetingrated Mar 2023▲ was Working Towards	$47-$65.50full day	Full	60	-
YMCA-Living Waters Lutheran SchoolAlice Springs Claim	Meetingrated Sep 2025▲ was Working Towards	Not publishedFee not published	Full	80	-
YMCA-Living Waters Lutheran SchoolAlice Springs Claim	Meetingrated Sep 2025▲ was Working Towards	Not publishedFee not published	Full	80	-
YMCA-Living Waters Lutheran SchoolAlice Springs Claim	Meetingrated Sep 2025▲ was Working Towards	Not publishedFee not published	Full	80	-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Alice Springs?

The median published full-day fee in Alice Springs is $130, with published full-day fees running $124.30 to $155. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Alice Springs have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Alice Springs?

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