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Childcare in Elsternwick, VIC

Every centre we hold in Elsternwick 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
22
17 in Elsternwick + 5 nearby
Median full day, Elsternwick
$166
$171.77 across the area
Most centres charge
$154-$197
the middle 80% across the area, 12 of 17 priced here
NQS standing
10 Exceeding · 4 Meeting
3 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 12
as last reported
Approved places
1,678
across Elsternwick

In Elsternwick

17 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Elsternwick
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 May 2026$140full dayFull70-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023$153.62full dayFull160-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023$153.62full dayFull160-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2024$153.62full dayFull250-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2024$153.62full dayFull250-
Chaya's CrecheElsternwick
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026$166full dayFull31-
Chaya's CrecheElsternwick
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026$166full dayFull31-
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Exceedingrated Apr 2024$182.35full dayFull112-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2023$196.89full dayFull139-
maus house pyjamasElsternwick
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
maus house pyjamasElsternwick
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
maus house pyjamasElsternwick
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated May 2024$177.50full dayVacancies108-
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Meetingrated May 2024$177.50full dayVacancies108-
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Exceedingrated Mar 2026▲ was Meeting$172-$185.25full dayFull127-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-

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 Elsternwick

5 centres nearby

Caulfield

about 1.8 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Caulfield
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 Jun 2024$205full dayFull40-

Caulfield South

about 1.8 km · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Caulfield 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 May 2024$140-$172full dayFull155-
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Exceedingrated May 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$171.77-$183full dayVacancies128-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$171.77-$183full dayVacancies128-

Other care in Elsternwick

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Elsternwick
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 Apr 2024$49full dayFull30-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024$49full dayFull30-
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Meetingrated May 2024$82full dayFull75-
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Meetingrated May 2024$82full dayFull75-
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Meetingrated May 2024$82full dayFull75-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies24-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Elsternwick?

The median published full-day fee in Elsternwick is $166, with published full-day fees running $140 to $196.89. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Elsternwick have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Elsternwick?

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