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Childcare in Eltham, VIC

Every centre we hold in Eltham 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
20
10 in Eltham + 10 nearby
Median full day, Eltham
$166.15
$166.15 across the area
Most centres charge
$152-$178
the middle 80% across the area, 8 of 10 priced here
NQS standing
5 Exceeding · 5 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
4 of 8
as last reported
Approved places
758
across Eltham

In Eltham

10 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Eltham
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$177.62full dayVacancies92-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$177.62full dayVacancies92-
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Exceedingrated May 2023$156.30full dayFull77-
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Exceedingrated May 2023$156.30full dayFull77-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$166.15-$175.70full dayVacancies120-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$166.15-$175.70full dayVacancies120-
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Exceedingrated May 2023$152full dayFull60-
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Exceedingrated May 2023$152full dayFull60-

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 Eltham

10 centres nearby

Research

next door · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Research
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 Jul 2023$173.32full dayVacancies91-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2023$173.32full dayVacancies91-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$171.50full dayFull100-

Eltham North

about 1.3 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Eltham North
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$152full dayFull84-
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Meetingrated Jul 2024was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$165full dayFull120-

Montmorency

about 2.7 km · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Montmorency
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 2026$176full dayVacancies110-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-

Other care in Eltham

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Eltham
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 Nov 2023Not publishedFee not publishedFull165-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2023Not publishedFee not publishedFull165-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024was Exceeding$100full dayFull104-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Eltham?

The median published full-day fee in Eltham is $166.15, with published full-day fees running $152 to $177.62. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Eltham have vacancies?

7 of the 14 centres reporting near Eltham currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Eltham?

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