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Childcare in Southport, QLD

Every centre we hold in Southport 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
27
18 in Southport + 9 nearby
Median full day, Southport
$156
$156.06 across the area
Most centres charge
$143-$161
the middle 80% across the area, 13 of 18 priced here
NQS standing
3 Exceeding · 10 Meeting
5 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
5 of 13
as last reported
Approved places
1,238
across Southport

In Southport

18 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Southport
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
Acedit Childcare ConsultantsSouthport
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Acedit Childcare ConsultantsSouthport
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024$150-$155.50full dayFull72-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024$150-$155.50full dayFull72-
Bauer Street Community Children's Centre IncSouthport
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$156full dayVacancies75-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$156full dayVacancies75-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$157.70-$163.15full dayFull119-
Little Scholars School Of Early LearningSouthport
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Little StarsSouthport
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$110-$120full dayFull74-
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Meetingrated May 2026$143.10-$147.45full dayFull105-
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Meetingrated May 2026$143.10-$147.45full dayFull105-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026$158full dayVacancies58-
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Meetingrated May 2025▲ was Working Towards$161-$164.40full dayFull159-
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Meetingrated May 2025▲ was Working Towards$161-$164.40full dayFull159-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$149full dayVacancies24-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2022$160.50full dayVacancies141-

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 Southport

9 centres nearby

Labrador

next door · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Labrador
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 Nov 2021$156.06-$158.29full dayVacancies82-
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Meetingrated Feb 2022Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported93-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2025$150.60-$155.50full dayVacancies92-
My KindyLabrador
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Parkwood

about 3.3 km · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Parkwood
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 2025$159.98-$163.35full dayVacancies74-
Little Scholars ParkwoodParkwood
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025▲ was Meeting$167-$172full dayVacancies77-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025▲ was Meeting$167-$172full dayVacancies77-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Southport?

The median published full-day fee in Southport is $156, with published full-day fees running $110 to $161. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Southport have vacancies?

10 of the 18 centres reporting near Southport currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Southport?

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