Every centre we hold in Albert Park 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 Albert Park 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albert Park Preschool CentreAlbert Park Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2022 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 24 | - |
South Melbourne Child CareAlbert Park Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2024 | $180full day | Full | 40 | - |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Middle Park KindergartenMiddle Park Claim | Exceedingrated Aug 2025▲ was Meeting | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 30 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apple Blossoms Early LearningSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Apple Blossoms Early LearningSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Apple Blossoms Early Learning South MelbourneSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Apr 2025▲ was Meeting | $179full day | Full | 52 | - |
Apple Blossoms Early Learning South MelbourneSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Apr 2025▲ was Meeting | $179full day | Full | 52 | - |
Childrens Garden KindercareSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Clarendon Children's Centre Co-opSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Nov 2024 | $180full day | Full | 40 | - |
Coventry Children's CentreSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Jan 2024 | $168.50full day | Full | 60 | - |
Guardian Childcare & Education South MelbourneSouth Melbourne Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2024 | $196.21-$199full day | Vacancies | 104 | - |
KU Children's ServicesSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Lilian Cannam KindergartenSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Nov 2025 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 67 | - |
Nido Early School Albert ParkSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Nido Early School Albert ParkSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Only About Children South MelbourneSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Apr 2024 | $199.50-$204full day | Vacancies | 90 | 4.6★ |
Young Melbourne Child CareSouth Melbourne 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jumbo Early EducationSouth Wharf Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Jumbo South WharfSouth Wharf Claim | Exceedingrated Feb 2026 | $179full day | Vacancies | 70 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City Kids Early Learning CentreSouthbank Claim | Meetingrated Aug 2025 | $184.50full day | Vacancies | 123 | - |
| Meetingrated Jul 2023 | $172.50-$208.80full day | Vacancies | 87 | - | |
Only About Children SouthbankSouthbank Claim | Meetingrated Dec 2025 | $195.70-$205.70full day | Vacancies | 112 | - |
Only About Children SouthbankSouthbank Claim | Meetingrated Dec 2025 | $195.70-$205.70full day | Vacancies | 112 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ada Mary A'beckett Children's Centre IncPort Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Mar 2025 | $185full day | Vacancies | 142 | - |
Ada Mary A'beckett Children's Centre IncPort Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Mar 2025 | $185full day | Vacancies | 142 | - |
Bubup Womindjeka Family and Children's CentrePort Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Mar 2024▲ was Meeting | $156full day | Full | 155 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albert Park CommunityOSHAlbert Park Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2025 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 36 | - |