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Childcare in Mackay, QLD

Every centre we hold in Mackay 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
every approved centre in Mackay
Median full day, Mackay
$135
$135 across the area
Most centres charge
$116-$152
the middle 80% across the area, 8 of 22 priced here
NQS standing
2 Exceeding · 9 Meeting · 2 Working Towards
9 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
5 of 8
as last reported
Approved places
670
across Mackay

In Mackay

22 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Mackay
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
bizzykidsMackay
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
bizzykidsMackay
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
bizzykidsMackay
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Budget Baby GearMackay
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Budget Baby GearMackay
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Budget Baby GearMackay
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jul 2022was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Meetingrated Jul 2022was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Meetingrated Jul 2022was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Meetingrated Jul 2022was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Meetingrated May 2022Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported24-
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Meetingrated May 2025$116full dayVacancies44-
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Meetingrated May 2025$116full dayVacancies44-
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Meetingrated Aug 2022was Exceeding$153.25-$154.92full dayVacancies74-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2025$121full dayFull74-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2025$121full dayFull74-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$135-$140full dayFull42-
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Working Towardsrated Jun 2026$152.26-$163.12full dayVacancies97-
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Working Towardsrated Jun 2026$152.26-$163.12full dayVacancies97-
SCATdesignsMackay
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
SCATdesignsMackay
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Studio DragonflyMackay
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

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 Mackay

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Other care in Mackay
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 2026▲ was Working Towards$73full dayFull50-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026▲ was Working Towards$73full dayFull50-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$70full dayFull120-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$70full dayFull120-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Mackay?

The median published full-day fee in Mackay is $135, with published full-day fees running $116 to $153.25. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Mackay have vacancies?

5 of the 8 centres reporting near Mackay currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Mackay?

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