Every centre we hold in South Hobart 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.
Every childcare centre in South Hobart first, then nearby suburbs closest first (A-Z within each area).
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Children First Early Education South HobartSouth Hobart Claim | Meetingrated Nov 2024 | $162full day | Vacancies | 131 | - |
| Exceedingrated Jun 2023 | $146full day | Vacancies | 129 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Jun 2023 | $146full day | Vacancies | 129 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jun 2022was Exceeding | $140.34-$143.60full day | Full | 48 | - |
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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See my market free| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Early Learning Centre on Murray StreetNorth Hobart Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Friends' Early LearningNorth Hobart Claim | Exceedingrated Jan 2024 | $146full day | Full | 155 | - |
Friends' Early LearningNorth Hobart Claim | Exceedingrated Jan 2024 | $146full day | Full | 155 | - |
Friends' SchoolNorth Hobart Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Goodstart Early Learning North HobartNorth Hobart Claim | Meetingrated Jan 2024 | $158.87-$165.60full day | Vacancies | 113 | - |
Goodstart Early Learning North HobartNorth Hobart Claim | Meetingrated Jan 2024 | $158.87-$165.60full day | Vacancies | 113 | - |
THE FRIENDS' SCHOOL - Friends' Early LearningNorth Hobart Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hutchins Early Learning CentreSandy Bay Claim | Exceedingrated May 2026 | Not publishedFee not published | Vacancies | 84 | - |
| Exceedingrated Sep 2024 | $140.34-$143.60full day | Full | 113 | - | |
Lipscombe Child Care ServicesSandy Bay Claim | Exceedingrated Apr 2025 | $147.40full day | Full | 45 | - |
Lipscombe Child Care ServicesSandy Bay Claim | Exceedingrated Apr 2025 | $147.40full day | Full | 45 | - |
| Exceedingrated Mar 2024 | $138full day | Full | 86 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Mar 2024 | $138full day | Full | 86 | - | |
Sandy Bay Child Care CentreSandy Bay Claim | Meetingrated Nov 2024 | $148full day | Full | 110 | - |
Stepping Stones Children's ServicesSandy Bay Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Stepping Stones Children's ServicesSandy Bay Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
View Street Children's CentreSandy Bay Claim | Meetingrated Apr 2025 | $140.17full day | Full | 30 | - |
View Street Children's CentreSandy Bay Claim | Meetingrated Apr 2025 | $140.17full day | Full | 30 | - |