Every centre we hold in Carlton 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.
Every childcare centre in Carlton first, then nearby suburbs closest first (A-Z within each area).
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceedingrated Nov 2024▲ was Meeting | $184.50full day | Vacancies | 99 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Nov 2024▲ was Meeting | $184.50full day | Vacancies | 99 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Sep 2024 | $192.70full day | Full | 48 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Jul 2026 | Not publishedFee not published | Vacancies | 41 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Jul 2026 | Not publishedFee not published | Vacancies | 41 | - | |
| Working Towardsrated May 2026was Meeting | $160full day | Full | 54 | - | |
Victorian Adoption Network For Information & Self HelpCarlton Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
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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See my market free| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acacia Fitzroy CrecheFitzroy Claim | Meetingrated Apr 2023 | $157.70-$157.75full day | Full | 68 | - |
Acacia Fitzroy CrecheFitzroy Claim | Meetingrated Apr 2023 | $157.70-$157.75full day | Full | 68 | - |
| Exceedingrated Nov 2024▲ was Meeting | $156.98full day | Vacancies | 109 | - | |
| Exceedingrated May 2026 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 44 | - | |
East West ChildcareFitzroy Claim | Exceedingrated Jul 2023 | $166full day | Full | 25 | - |
| Meetingrated Aug 2024was Exceeding | $160.50-$169full day | Full | 57 | - | |
| Meetingrated Aug 2024was Exceeding | $160.50-$169full day | Full | 57 | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ABCDE KindergartenMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
ABCDE KindergartenMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Alfred Child Care CentreMelbourne Claim | Meetingrated Jan 2024 | Not publishedFee not published | Vacancies | 60 | - |
Alfred Child Care CentreMelbourne Claim | Meetingrated Jan 2024 | Not publishedFee not published | Vacancies | 60 | - |
ArtPlayMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
ArtPlayMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Aurora Early Education QVMelbourne Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2025 | $203full day | Full | 84 | - |
Aurora Early Education QVMelbourne Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2025 | $203full day | Full | 84 | - |
CenITexMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
CenITexMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Express from HeavenMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
GeniusMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Meetingrated Dec 2025 | $192.54-$201.52full day | Vacancies | 85 | - | |
| Meetingrated Dec 2025 | $192.54-$201.52full day | Vacancies | 85 | - | |
| Meetingrated Oct 2025 | $199full day | Vacancies | 104 | - | |
| Meetingrated Oct 2025 | $199full day | Vacancies | 104 | - | |
| Meetingrated Sep 2024 | $177.50-$189full day | Full | 138 | - | |
KU Children's ServicesMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Melbourne City Child Care & KindergartenMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
NewleaseMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Only About Children Melbourne CentralMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
QV Children's CentreMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
QV Children's CentreMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Raising ChildrenMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Raising ChildrenMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Ripe Maternity WearMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Sentia Early LearningMelbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Nov 2022▲ was Meeting | $205full day | Vacancies | 124 | - |
Sentia Early LearningMelbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Nov 2022▲ was Meeting | $205full day | Vacancies | 124 | - |
Sentia Early LearningMelbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Nov 2022▲ was Meeting | $205full day | Vacancies | 124 | - |
SunkidsMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
The Multicultural HubMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Woodlands St Kilda RoadMelbourne Claim | Working Towardsrated Oct 2024was Meeting | $171.12full day | Full | 140 | - |
Woodlands St Kilda RoadMelbourne Claim | Working Towardsrated Oct 2024was Meeting | $171.12full day | Full | 140 | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Carlton Gardens OSHClubCarlton Claim | Meetingrated Oct 2025 | $77.17full day | Vacancies | 80 | - |
Kids Play Family Day Care ServiceCarlton Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Kids Play Family Day Care ServiceCarlton Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |