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Childcare in Ashwood, VIC

Every centre we hold in Ashwood 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
29
3 in Ashwood + 26 nearby
Median full day, Ashwood
$179.86
$180.09 across the area
Most centres charge
$157-$191
the middle 80% across the area, 3 of 3 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding
2 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 3
as last reported
Approved places
278
across Ashwood

In Ashwood

3 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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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-

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 Ashwood

26 centres nearby

Ashburton

next door · 6 centres
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-

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 1.9 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--

Mount Waverley

about 3.2 km · 8 centres
Childcare centres in Mount Waverley
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$151full dayFull35-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$187.03full dayVacancies102-
Bambini Park Lane ELCMount Waverley
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$171.90-$177.10full dayVacancies85-
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Meetingrated Dec 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024$181-$183full dayFull145-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$171.30full dayFull80-

Other care in Ashwood

outside school hours & family day care
Other care 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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Meetingrated May 2024$75full dayFull24-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Ashwood?

The median published full-day fee in Ashwood is $179.86, with published full-day fees running $172.95 to $179.86. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Ashwood have vacancies?

17 of the 24 centres reporting near Ashwood currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Ashwood?

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