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Childcare in Blackburn, VIC

Every centre we hold in Blackburn 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
19
11 in Blackburn + 8 nearby
Median full day, Blackburn
$197.32
$185.80 across the area
Most centres charge
$174-$205
the middle 80% across the area, 8 of 11 priced here
NQS standing
5 Exceeding · 6 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
8 of 8
as last reported
Approved places
736
across Blackburn

In Blackburn

11 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Blackburn
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 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Jan 2026$174.02-$178.51full dayVacancies102-
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Meetingrated Jan 2026$174.02-$178.51full dayVacancies102-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$185.80-$197.03full dayVacancies60-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$185.80-$197.03full dayVacancies60-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$197.32-$200.34full dayVacancies58-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025▲ was Meeting$199full dayVacancies104-
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Exceedingrated Mar 2023$204.51-$206.69full dayVacancies62-
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Exceedingrated Apr 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported44-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$209.70full dayVacancies84-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-

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 Blackburn

8 centres nearby

Blackburn North

next door · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Blackburn 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
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Meetingrated May 2026$181full dayVacancies124-
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Meetingrated May 2026$181full dayVacancies124-
The Children's AtelierBlackburn North
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$175-$180full dayFull130-

Blackburn South

about 1 km · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Blackburn South
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 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Meetingrated May 2024was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025▲ was Working Towards$172.63full dayFull32-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2024$191full dayFull89-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2024$191full dayFull89-

Other care in Blackburn

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Blackburn
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 2026$84.37full dayFull75-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$84.37full dayFull75-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$75.04full dayFull47-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$62.68full dayFull105-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Blackburn?

The median published full-day fee in Blackburn is $197.32, with published full-day fees running $174.02 to $209.70. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Blackburn have vacancies?

10 of the 14 centres reporting near Blackburn currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Blackburn?

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