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Childcare in Ashburton, VIC

Every centre we hold in Ashburton 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
36
6 in Ashburton + 30 nearby
Median full day, Ashburton
$182.64
$182.64 across the area
Most centres charge
$157-$194
the middle 80% across the area, 4 of 6 priced here
NQS standing
5 Meeting
1 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
5 of 5
as last reported
Approved places
409
across Ashburton

In Ashburton

6 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Ashburton
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 2023Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies45-
Estrella PreschoolAshburton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported26-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$181.30-$188.80full dayVacancies70-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$181.30-$188.80full dayVacancies70-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023$182.64full dayVacancies99-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023$182.64full dayVacancies99-

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 Ashburton

30 centres nearby

Ashwood

next door · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Ashwood
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 Sep 2023$172.95full dayFull70-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$179.86full dayVacancies104-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$179.86full dayVacancies104-

Chadstone

about 1.7 km · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Chadstone
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 Aug 2025$190.66-$193.14full dayVacancies99-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$190.66-$193.14full dayVacancies99-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$168full dayVacancies124-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024$205.80-$209.30full dayVacancies98-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024$205.80-$209.30full dayVacancies98-

Burwood

about 2.2 km · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Burwood
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 Jun 2023$187.49full dayVacancies73-
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Meetingrated Jul 2024$167.26full dayVacancies1494.8★ (19)
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Meetingrated May 2024$157-$166full dayFull485.0★ (15)
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Meetingrated May 2024$157-$166full dayFull485.0★ (15)
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Meetingrated May 2024$157-$166full dayFull485.0★ (15)
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Meetingrated Mar 2024$180.09-$183.20full dayVacancies1504.8★ (71)
Kindergarten BurwoodBurwood
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Glen Iris

about 3 km · 15 centres
Childcare centres in Glen Iris
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 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026▲ was Working Towards$185full dayFull80-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026▲ was Working Towards$185full dayFull80-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported70-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Meetingrated May 2025$184full dayVacancies82-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated May 2025was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
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Meetingrated May 2025was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025$185-$190full dayVacancies172-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025$185-$190full dayVacancies172-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023$166.50full dayFull29-
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Meetingrated May 2026$193.60-$204.44full dayVacancies67-
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Meetingrated May 2026$193.60-$204.44full dayVacancies67-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Ashburton?

The median published full-day fee in Ashburton is $182.64, with published full-day fees running $181.30 to $182.64. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Ashburton have vacancies?

20 of the 27 centres reporting near Ashburton currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Ashburton?

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