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Childcare in Bentleigh, VIC

Every centre we hold in Bentleigh 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
24
14 in Bentleigh + 10 nearby
Median full day, Bentleigh
$175
$178 across the area
Most centres charge
$155-$203
the middle 80% across the area, 8 of 14 priced here
NQS standing
3 Exceeding · 5 Meeting
6 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
4 of 8
as last reported
Approved places
827
across Bentleigh

In Bentleigh

14 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Bentleigh
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 Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported38-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported38-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026was Exceeding$133.50-$140full dayFull42-
Bentleigh Educational Child Care CentreBentleigh
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Bentleigh Educational Child Care CentreBentleigh
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Bentleigh Educational Child Care CentreBentleigh
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$175-$180full dayVacancies120-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$175-$180full dayVacancies120-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$175-$180full dayVacancies120-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2025$155full dayFull49-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2025$155full dayFull49-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported34-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$193full dayFull124-
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Meetingrated Jan 2025$190.65-$200full dayVacancies93-

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 Bentleigh

10 centres nearby

Mckinnon

next door · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Mckinnon
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 Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported69-
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Meetingrated Jan 2026$183.56-$193.67full dayVacancies75-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026was Exceeding$206.31-$207.35full dayVacancies140-

Ormond

next door · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Ormond
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 2026$199.12full dayFull60-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024$178full dayFull94-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024$178full dayFull94-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024$203-$206.40full dayVacancies84-
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Meetingrated Jan 2024$165full dayFull98-
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Meetingrated Jan 2024$165full dayFull98-

Other care in Bentleigh

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Bentleigh
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 Jan 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull90-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024was Exceeding$85.33full dayFull80-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Bentleigh?

The median published full-day fee in Bentleigh is $175, with published full-day fees running $133.50 to $193. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Bentleigh have vacancies?

7 of the 16 centres reporting near Bentleigh currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Bentleigh?

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