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Childcare in Ferntree Gully, VIC

Every centre we hold in Ferntree Gully 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
21
20 in Ferntree Gully + 1 nearby
Median full day, Ferntree Gully
$165
$165 across the area
Most centres charge
$105-$195
the middle 80% across the area, 14 of 20 priced here
NQS standing
2 Exceeding · 14 Meeting
4 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
9 of 16
as last reported
Approved places
1,280
across Ferntree Gully

In Ferntree Gully

20 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Ferntree Gully
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 2023$112full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Sep 2025was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies27-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies27-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$148full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023$165.60-$169.53full dayVacancies120-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023$165.60-$169.53full dayVacancies120-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards$105full dayFull53-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards$105full dayFull53-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$163full dayFull83-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$163full dayFull83-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$163full dayFull83-
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Meetingrated Jul 2023was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported33-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025$166full dayVacancies62-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025▲ was Working Towards$165full dayVacancies39-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025▲ was Working Towards$165full dayVacancies39-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$194.90-$198.30full dayVacancies84-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$194.90-$198.30full dayVacancies84-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-

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 Ferntree Gully

1 centre nearby

Lysterfield

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Lysterfield
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
Lysterfield KindergartenLysterfield
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-

Other care in Ferntree Gully

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Ferntree Gully
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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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$97full dayVacancies30-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$97full dayVacancies30-
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Meetingrated Aug 2022$58-$74full dayFull45-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedFull45-
Oshc@ioeFerntree Gully
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Meetingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported20-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Ferntree Gully?

The median published full-day fee in Ferntree Gully is $165, with published full-day fees running $105 to $194.90. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Ferntree Gully have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Ferntree Gully?

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