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Childcare in Elwood, VIC

Every centre we hold in Elwood 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
5 in Elwood + 19 nearby
Median full day, Elwood
$192.54
$172 across the area
Most centres charge
$154-$197
the middle 80% across the area, 3 of 5 priced here
NQS standing
3 Meeting
2 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
3 of 3
as last reported
Approved places
210
across Elwood

In Elwood

5 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Elwood
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$201.10full dayVacancies100-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$192.54-$201.52full dayVacancies55-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$192.54-$201.52full dayVacancies55-
Little PlanetElwood
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Little PlanetElwood
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

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 Elwood

19 centres nearby

Balaclava

about 1.8 km · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Balaclava
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 Feb 2026$211full dayFull60-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024$172full dayFull40-

Elsternwick

about 1.8 km · 17 centres
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-

Other care in Elwood

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Elwood
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 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull60-
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Meetingrated May 2024$93full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated May 2024$93full dayFull100-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Elwood?

The median published full-day fee in Elwood is $192.54, with published full-day fees running $192.54 to $201.10. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Elwood have vacancies?

5 of the 17 centres reporting near Elwood currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Elwood?

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