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Childcare in Paddington, QLD

Every centre we hold in Paddington 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
6 in Paddington + 16 nearby
Median full day, Paddington
$195
$166.71 across the area
Most centres charge
$155-$195
the middle 80% across the area, 3 of 6 priced here
NQS standing
2 Exceeding
4 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 3
as last reported
Approved places
386
across Paddington

In Paddington

6 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Paddington
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 Nov 2024$195full dayVacancies140-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2024$195full dayVacancies140-
Chatterbox Child Development & Care CentresPaddington
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Chatterbox Early Learning and Child CarePaddington
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
First Choice ChildcarePaddington
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$165-$175full dayFull106-

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 Paddington

16 centres nearby

Milton

next door · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Milton
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 Aug 2019$170.85-$174full dayFull75-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$174.05-$178.41full dayVacancies120-
Lutheran Church Of Aust Qld District Schools DepartmentMilton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Kelvin Grove

about 1.7 km · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Kelvin Grove
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 Feb 2025$155.45-$163.15full dayVacancies66-
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Meetingrated Aug 2026$162.86-$166full dayVacancies132-
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Meetingrated Aug 2026$162.86-$166full dayVacancies132-
Kindyland Pre School and Child Care CentreKelvin Grove
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported50-
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Meetingrated Jan 2026$128full dayFull96-

Ashgrove

about 2.2 km · 8 centres
Childcare centres in Ashgrove
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 Feb 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported49-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported49-
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Working Towardsrated Apr 2025was Meeting$166.71-$175.14full dayVacancies120-
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Working Towardsrated Apr 2025was Meeting$166.71-$175.14full dayVacancies120-
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Working Towardsrated Apr 2025was Meeting$166.71-$175.14full dayVacancies120-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$191.25full dayVacancies54-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$191.25full dayVacancies54-
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Meetingrated Jan 2025$165-$169.75full dayFull89-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Paddington?

The median published full-day fee in Paddington is $195, with published full-day fees running $165 to $195. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Paddington have vacancies?

11 of the 15 centres reporting near Paddington currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Paddington?

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