Every centre we hold in Carrum Downs 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 Carrum Downs 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banyan Fields Child and Family CentreCarrum Downs Claim | Exceedingrated Nov 2024 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 99 | - |
Banyan Fields Child and Family CentreCarrum Downs Claim | Exceedingrated Nov 2024 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 99 | - |
Banyan Fields Child and Family CentreCarrum Downs Claim | Exceedingrated Nov 2024 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 99 | - |
Birches Early Learning Centre Carrum DownsCarrum Downs Claim | Meetingrated Dec 2024 | $163.44full day | Full | 128 | - |
Birches Early Learning Centre Carrum DownsCarrum Downs Claim | Meetingrated Dec 2024 | $163.44full day | Full | 128 | - |
Birches Early Learning Centre Carrum DownsCarrum Downs Claim | Meetingrated Dec 2024 | $163.44full day | Full | 128 | - |
Botany Park PreschoolCarrum Downs Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 30 | - |
Bowerbird KindergartenCarrum Downs Claim | Exceedingrated Jan 2024 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 29 | - |
Busy Bees at Carrum DownsCarrum Downs Claim | Meetingrated Feb 2023 | $172.80-$178.30full day | Vacancies | 91 | - |
Busy Bees at Carrum DownsCarrum Downs Claim | Meetingrated Feb 2023 | $172.80-$178.30full day | Vacancies | 91 | - |
Carrum Downs Early Learning CentreCarrum Downs Claim | Meetingrated Dec 2025 | $170.78full day | Vacancies | 120 | - |
Clever Kids Early Learning CentreCarrum Downs Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2026 | $159full day | Vacancies | 70 | - |
Clever Kids Early Learning CentreCarrum Downs Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2026 | $159full day | Vacancies | 70 | - |
| Working Towardsrated Jul 2026was Exceeding | $163.35-$174.02full day | Vacancies | 56 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jan 2024 | $164.48-$172.89full day | Vacancies | 95 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jan 2024 | $164.48-$172.89full day | Vacancies | 95 | - | |
| Meetingrated Apr 2025 | $163.35-$174.02full day | Vacancies | 120 | - | |
| Meetingrated Apr 2025 | $163.35-$174.02full day | Vacancies | 120 | - | |
Hope Carrum DownsCarrum Downs Claim | Working Towardsrated Aug 2024was Meeting | $165full day | Vacancies | 171 | - |
Kids Paradise Childcare Pty LtdCarrum Downs Claim | Exceedingrated Jun 2024▲ was Meeting | $166full day | Full | 68 | - |
Kids Paradise Childcare Pty LtdCarrum Downs Claim | Exceedingrated Jun 2024▲ was Meeting | $166full day | Full | 68 | - |
Kinder at FlindersCarrum Downs Claim | Meetingrated Oct 2025was Exceeding | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 44 | - |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetingrated May 2025 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 28 | - | |
Chipmunks by the SeaSeaford Claim | Meetingrated Jan 2025 | $167.26full day | Vacancies | 40 | - |
| Meetingrated Oct 2025 | $107.50full day | Full | 61 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jan 2025 | $159full day | Vacancies | 83 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jan 2025 | $159full day | Vacancies | 83 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jan 2025 | $179.05full day | Vacancies | 98 | - | |
| Meetingrated Dec 2024 | $201.80-$205.30full day | Vacancies | 91 | - | |
Seaford Early Learning & KinderSeaford Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Exceedingrated Jun 2026 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 26 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Jun 2026 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 26 | - | |
Seaford KindergartenSeaford Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2023▲ was Meeting | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 66 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banyan Fields PS TheirCareCarrum Downs Claim | Meetingrated May 2025 | $75full day | Full | 80 | - |
| Meetingrated May 2024 | Not publishedFee not published | Full | 55 | - | |
| Meetingrated May 2024 | Not publishedFee not published | Full | 55 | - |