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Childcare in Caroline Springs, VIC

Every centre we hold in Caroline Springs 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
10 in Caroline Springs + 8 nearby
Median full day, Caroline Springs
$146
$149 across the area
Most centres charge
$120-$178
the middle 80% across the area, 6 of 10 priced here
NQS standing
4 Exceeding · 6 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
2 of 6
as last reported
Approved places
962
across Caroline Springs

In Caroline Springs

10 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Caroline Springs
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 Sep 2024$146-$150full dayVacancies124-
Creekside KindergartenCaroline Springs
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Exceedingrated Oct 2024▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
Creekside KindergartenCaroline Springs
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Exceedingrated Oct 2024▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
Creekside KindergartenCaroline Springs
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Exceedingrated Oct 2024▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024▲ was Working Towards$120-$150full dayFull74-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024▲ was Working Towards$120-$150full dayFull74-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024▲ was Working Towards$120-$150full dayFull74-
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Meetingrated Jun 2025$174full dayFull133-
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Meetingrated Jan 2026▲ was Working Towards$199.50full dayVacancies98-
Springside KindergartenCaroline Springs
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported88-

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 Caroline Springs

8 centres nearby

Burnside

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Burnside
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 Dec 2024$164.48-$170.09full dayVacancies90-

Deer Park

next door · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Deer Park
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$149full dayVacancies151-
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Meetingrated May 2026$149full dayVacancies151-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2023▲ was Meeting$164.48-$168.96full dayVacancies56-
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Exceedingrated Jan 2024▲ was Meeting$127full dayVacancies93-
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Exceedingrated Jan 2024▲ was Meeting$127full dayVacancies93-
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Meetingrated Feb 2024$178full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported33-

Other care in Caroline Springs

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Caroline Springs
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 2025was Exceeding$96full dayFull150-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023Not publishedFee not publishedFull75-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$74full dayFull120-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$74full dayFull120-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$70.99full dayFull40-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$70.99full dayFull40-
UNIBELLA Family Day CareCaroline Springs
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Meetingrated Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedFull--

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Caroline Springs?

The median published full-day fee in Caroline Springs is $146, with published full-day fees running $120 to $199.50. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Caroline Springs have vacancies?

9 of the 13 centres reporting near Caroline Springs currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Caroline Springs?

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