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Childcare in Darley, VIC

Every centre we hold in Darley 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
16
9 in Darley + 7 nearby
Median full day, Darley
$167.40
$168.25 across the area
Most centres charge
$138-$184
the middle 80% across the area, 7 of 9 priced here
NQS standing
9 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
3 of 7
as last reported
Approved places
845
across Darley

In Darley

9 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Darley
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$183.95full dayVacancies85-
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Meetingrated May 2026$183.95full dayVacancies85-
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Meetingrated May 2026$183.95full dayVacancies85-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
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Meetingrated Jul 2024▲ was Working Towards$138.50full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Jul 2024▲ was Working Towards$138.50full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$167.40-$177.10full dayFull96-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$167.40-$177.10full dayFull96-

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 Darley

7 centres nearby

Bacchus Marsh

next door · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Bacchus Marsh
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 Nov 2025$168.50full dayVacancies108-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-

Maddingley

next door · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Maddingley
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$168.25full dayVacancies110-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$146.85full dayVacancies110-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported132-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported132-

Other care in Darley

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Darley
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 2025$150.50full dayFull45-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Darley?

The median published full-day fee in Darley is $167.40, with published full-day fees running $138.50 to $183.95. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Darley have vacancies?

6 of the 10 centres reporting near Darley currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Darley?

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