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Childcare in Dandenong, VIC

Every centre we hold in Dandenong 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
26
every approved centre in Dandenong
Median full day, Dandenong
$155.48
$155.48 across the area
Most centres charge
$131-$164
the middle 80% across the area, 11 of 26 priced here
NQS standing
5 Exceeding · 13 Meeting
8 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
6 of 11
as last reported
Approved places
1,504
across Dandenong

In Dandenong

26 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Dandenong
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
Beacon House MontessoriDandenong
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Beacon House MontessoriDandenong
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Canberra Avenue Child CareDandenong
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Canberra Avenue Child CareDandenong
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Apr 2025▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported73-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported73-
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Meetingrated Jan 2024$140full dayFull43-
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Meetingrated Jan 2024$140full dayFull43-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2025▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported62-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported62-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported62-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024$170.50full dayVacancies162-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2024▲ was Meeting$155.48-$159.98full dayVacancies90-
Goodstart Early Learning Dandenong - Princes HighwayDandenong
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Goodstart Early Learning Dandenong - Princes HighwayDandenong
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$163.95full dayVacancies112-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$163.95full dayVacancies112-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$163.95full dayVacancies112-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026$131-$136full dayFull49-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026$131-$136full dayFull49-
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Exceedingrated Feb 2024▲ was Meeting$160full dayVacancies111-
VaccaDandenong
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$145full dayFull91-

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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Other care in Dandenong

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Other care in Dandenong
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 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated May 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated Aug 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported80-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported75-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull40-
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Meetingrated Dec 2022▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull--
Panda Family Day CareDandenong
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Panda Family Day CareDandenong
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Nov 2025▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported37-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported37-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Dandenong?

The median published full-day fee in Dandenong is $155.48, with published full-day fees running $131 to $170.50. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Dandenong have vacancies?

6 of the 11 centres reporting near Dandenong currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Dandenong?

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