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Childcare in Thornlands, QLD

Every centre we hold in Thornlands 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
26
6 in Thornlands + 20 nearby
Median full day, Thornlands
$162
$152.75 across the area
Most centres charge
$123-$168
the middle 80% across the area, 6 of 6 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 5 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
4 of 6
as last reported
Approved places
527
across Thornlands

In Thornlands

6 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Thornlands
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 2023was Exceeding$152.75-$154.90full dayVacancies131-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$162full dayVacancies98-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025▲ was Working Towards$168-$172full dayFull65-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025▲ was Working Towards$168-$172full dayFull65-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2023$135full dayVacancies80-
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Meetingrated May 2022$159.50full dayVacancies88-

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 Thornlands

20 centres nearby

Cleveland

about 4 km · 6 centres
Childcare centres in Cleveland
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 Mar 2026$146.80full dayVacancies44-
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Meetingrated Nov 2022▲ was Working Towards$156full dayVacancies77-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported44-
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Exceedingrated May 2023$125.28-$128.41full dayFull75-
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Meetingrated Nov 2018▲ was Working Towards$135.95-$141.40full dayFull154-
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Meetingrated Nov 2018▲ was Working Towards$135.95-$141.40full dayFull154-

Sheldon

about 5.6 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Sheldon
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 Dec 2022Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported74-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2022Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported74-
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Exceedingrated Feb 2020$125-$138full dayFull74-

Redland Bay

about 5.7 km · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Redland Bay
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$163.90-$166full dayVacancies72-
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Meetingrated Oct 2023$163.90-$166full dayVacancies72-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026▲ was Working Towards$162.50-$168full dayVacancies834.9★ (15)
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Meetingrated Oct 2021$168full dayVacancies152-

Alexandra Hills

about 5.7 km · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Alexandra Hills
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 May 2018▲ was Working Towards$145full dayVacancies64-
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Meetingrated May 2018▲ was Working Towards$145full dayVacancies64-
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Meetingrated Sep 2019▲ was Working Towards$103full dayFull55-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$157.17-$163.90full dayVacancies75-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$157.17-$163.90full dayVacancies75-
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Exceedingrated Mar 2025$122.90full dayVacancies56-
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Exceedingrated Mar 2025$122.90full dayVacancies56-

Other care in Thornlands

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Thornlands
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
Jabiru Bay ViewThornlands
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Meetingrated Apr 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies165-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Thornlands?

The median published full-day fee in Thornlands is $162, with published full-day fees running $135 to $168. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Thornlands have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Thornlands?

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