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Childcare in Croydon, VIC

Every centre we hold in Croydon 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
24
19 in Croydon + 5 nearby
Median full day, Croydon
$162
$164 across the area
Most centres charge
$143-$171
the middle 80% across the area, 10 of 19 priced here
NQS standing
7 Exceeding · 10 Meeting
2 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
3 of 11
as last reported
Approved places
1,249
across Croydon

In Croydon

19 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Croydon
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 reported55-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported120-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$164full dayFull90-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$164full dayFull90-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026$149-$151full dayFull104-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$156.49full dayFull171-
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Meetingrated May 2024$162full dayFull49-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026$170.65-$176.27full dayVacancies90-
Kids Campus CroydenCroydon
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Kids Campus CroydenCroydon
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Exceedingrated Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported34-
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Exceedingrated Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported34-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023$143full dayFull55-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023$143full dayFull55-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$183.50full dayVacancies92-
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Exceedingrated Apr 2023$151.37full dayFull95-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2023Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies55-

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 Croydon

5 centres nearby

Croydon South

next door · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Croydon 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 Oct 2023▲ was Meeting$168.40-$171.77full dayVacancies90-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2023▲ was Meeting$168.40-$171.77full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-

Other care in Croydon

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Croydon
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 Jun 2024$67.86full dayFull30-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024$67.86full dayFull30-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023$91.60full dayFull80-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Croydon?

The median published full-day fee in Croydon is $162, with published full-day fees running $143 to $183.50. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Croydon have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Croydon?

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