Childcare in Bowen, QLD

Every centre we hold in Bowen 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

every approved centre in Bowen

Median full day, Bowen

$144

$144 across the area

Most centres charge

too few published fees here to give a range (4 of 5)

NQS standing

2 Exceeding · 3 Meeting

Reporting vacancies

2 of 4

as last reported

Approved places

290

across Bowen

In Bowen

5 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Bowen
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
C&K Queens Beach Community KindergartenBowen Claim	Meetingrated Sep 2022was Exceeding	Not publishedFee not published	Not reportedVacancy not reported	24	-
Goodstart Early Learning BowenBowen Claim	Meetingrated Sep 2025	$139.22-$148.20full day	Vacancies	58	-
Goodstart Early Learning BowenBowen Claim	Meetingrated Sep 2025	$139.22-$148.20full day	Vacancies	58	-
Kidz At The BeachBowen Claim	Exceedingrated May 2026	$144-$145full day	Full	75	-
Kidz At The BeachBowen Claim	Exceedingrated May 2026	$144-$145full day	Full	75	-

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 Bowen

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Other care in Bowen
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
Bowen Out of School Hours CareBowen Claim	Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards	$65-$68full day	Full	60	-
Bowen Out of School Hours CareBowen Claim	Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards	$65-$68full day	Full	60	-
Bowen Out of School Hours CareBowen Claim	Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards	$65-$68full day	Full	60	-
PCYC Queens Beach Fun SquadBowen Claim	Working Towardsrated May 2026	$70full day	Vacancies	60	-
St Mary's Outside School Hours CareBowen Claim	Meetingrated Oct 2021	Not publishedFee not published	Vacancies	45	-
St Mary's Outside School Hours CareBowen Claim	Meetingrated Oct 2021	Not publishedFee not published	Vacancies	45	-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Bowen?

The median published full-day fee in Bowen is $144, with published full-day fees running $139.22 to $144. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Bowen have vacancies?

2 of the 4 centres reporting near Bowen currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Bowen?

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