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Childcare in Ballarat Central, VIC

Every centre we hold in Ballarat Central 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
18
3 in Ballarat Central + 15 nearby
Median full day, Ballarat Central
$155
$157 across the area
Most centres charge
-
too few published fees here to give a range (2 of 3)
NQS standing
3 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
0 of 2
as last reported
Approved places
214
across Ballarat Central

In Ballarat Central

3 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Ballarat Central
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 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported18-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$155full dayFull98-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$155full dayFull98-

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 Ballarat Central

15 centres nearby

Ballarat

next door · 11 centres
Childcare centres in Ballarat
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 Nov 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported55-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024▲ was Working Towards$158-$160.25full dayFull120-
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Meetingrated Sep 2025$157full dayFull85-
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Meetingrated Sep 2025$157full dayFull85-
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Meetingrated Sep 2025$157full dayFull85-
Girrabanya KindergartenBallarat
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Occasional Child Care CentreBallarat
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Occasional Child Care CentreBallarat
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Apr 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2025▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-

Ballarat North

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Ballarat North
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
Midlands KindergartenBallarat North
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Meetingrated Jan 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
Midlands KindergartenBallarat North
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Meetingrated Jan 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-

Black Hill

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Black Hill
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 Jan 2026▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Exceedingrated Jan 2026▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-

Other care in Ballarat Central

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Ballarat Central
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 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull70-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull70-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull--
City Of Ballarat Family Day Care SchemeBallarat Central
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
City Of Ballarat Family Day Care SchemeBallarat Central
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Dec 2025Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies30-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Ballarat Central?

The median published full-day fee in Ballarat Central is $155. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Ballarat Central have vacancies?

0 of the 6 centres reporting near Ballarat Central currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Ballarat Central?

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