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Childcare in Mermaid Waters, QLD

Every centre we hold in Mermaid Waters 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
30
10 in Mermaid Waters + 20 nearby
Median full day, Mermaid Waters
$163.05
$167.40 across the area
Most centres charge
$150-$174
the middle 80% across the area, 6 of 10 priced here
NQS standing
3 Exceeding · 6 Meeting
1 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
6 of 9
as last reported
Approved places
793
across Mermaid Waters

In Mermaid Waters

10 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Mermaid Waters
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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Exceedingrated Sep 2024$149.62-$155.38full dayFull47-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2024$149.62-$155.38full dayFull47-
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Meetingrated Oct 2021$148.38-$153.17full dayVacancies74-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies98-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies98-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies98-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024$167.40-$170.75full dayVacancies72-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024$167.40-$170.75full dayVacancies72-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2022Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$163.05-$172.51full dayFull162-

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 Mermaid Waters

20 centres nearby

Broadbeach

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Broadbeach
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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Exceedingrated Oct 2022Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported24-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2022Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported24-

Mermaid Beach

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Mermaid Beach
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 Oct 2023$174-$180full dayFull90-
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Meetingrated Oct 2023$174-$180full dayFull90-

Broadbeach Waters

next door · 6 centres
Childcare centres in Broadbeach Waters
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
Baby by the Beach HireBroadbeach Waters
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jun 2023was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$168.55-$170.75full dayVacancies754.9★ (48)
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$168.55-$170.75full dayVacancies754.9★ (48)
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Meetingrated May 2024$184.40full dayVacancies99-
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Meetingrated May 2024$184.40full dayVacancies99-

Surfers Paradise

about 3.2 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Surfers Paradise
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
Kool Beanz Isle of CapriSurfers Paradise
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Meetingrated Oct 2021$172.20-$176.40full dayFull44-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies88-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies88-

Benowa

about 3.5 km · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Benowa
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 2023was Exceeding$160full dayFull28-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023was Exceeding$160full dayFull28-
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Meetingrated Jun 2021was Exceeding$150-$165full dayFull138-
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Meetingrated Jun 2021was Exceeding$150-$165full dayFull138-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025$163-$181full dayFull140-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported22-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported22-

Other care in Mermaid Waters

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Mermaid Waters
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 2026▲ was Working Towards$66.56full dayFull130-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Mermaid Waters?

The median published full-day fee in Mermaid Waters is $163.05, with published full-day fees running $148.38 to $167.40. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Mermaid Waters have vacancies?

12 of the 23 centres reporting near Mermaid Waters currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Mermaid Waters?

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