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Childcare in Clayton, VIC

Every centre we hold in Clayton 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
9 in Clayton + 10 nearby
Median full day, Clayton
$171
$173 across the area
Most centres charge
$155-$185
the middle 80% across the area, 7 of 9 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 2 Meeting
6 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 7
as last reported
Approved places
620
across Clayton

In Clayton

9 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Clayton
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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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$173full dayFull96-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$173full dayFull96-
Clayton Child Care CentreClayton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Clayton Child Care CentreClayton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Nov 2024$156.50-$168full dayVacancies79-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$155-$160full dayFull68-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$155-$160full dayFull68-
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Meetingrated Feb 2024$193full dayVacancies104-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023$171full dayFull109-

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 Clayton

10 centres nearby

Notting Hill

next door · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Notting Hill
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 Feb 2025$178.90-$184.85full dayVacancies233-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$178.90-$184.85full dayVacancies233-
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Exceedingrated Feb 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies120-
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Exceedingrated Feb 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies120-

Oakleigh South

about 3.3 km · 6 centres
Childcare centres in Oakleigh 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
Bright Cubs AcademyOakleigh South
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$158full dayFull92-
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Meetingrated May 2025was Exceeding$185.25-$188.61full dayVacancies84-
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Meetingrated May 2025was Exceeding$185.25-$188.61full dayVacancies84-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025▲ was Working Towards$170full dayVacancies139-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$160full dayFull60-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported33-

Other care in Clayton

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Clayton
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 Mar 2026$40.89full dayFull65-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$40.89full dayFull65-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedVacancies--

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Clayton?

The median published full-day fee in Clayton is $171, with published full-day fees running $155 to $193. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Clayton have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Clayton?

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