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Childcare in Footscray, VIC

Every centre we hold in Footscray 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
18
12 in Footscray + 6 nearby
Median full day, Footscray
$162.50
$170 across the area
Most centres charge
$140-$200
the middle 80% across the area, 11 of 12 priced here
NQS standing
5 Exceeding · 5 Meeting
2 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
6 of 12
as last reported
Approved places
871
across Footscray

In Footscray

12 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Footscray
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 2023▲ was Meeting$162.50full dayVacancies68-
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Exceedingrated May 2023▲ was Meeting$162.50full dayVacancies68-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026$140full dayFull75-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026$140full dayFull75-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$170full dayFull90-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$170full dayFull90-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$155full dayVacancies50-
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Exceedingrated May 2023Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies47-
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Meetingrated Jul 2023$199.50full dayVacancies100-
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Meetingrated Jul 2023$199.50full dayVacancies100-
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Meetingrated May 2023was Exceeding$154full dayFull54-
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Meetingrated May 2023was Exceeding$154full dayFull54-

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 Footscray

6 centres nearby

Yarraville

about 1.9 km · 6 centres
Childcare centres in Yarraville
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 Dec 2024▲ was Meeting$187full dayVacancies165-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was Meeting$187full dayVacancies165-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023$200.30full dayVacancies80-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported34-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported34-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported34-

Other care in Footscray

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Footscray
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$49full dayFull80-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025▲ was Working Towards$71.50full dayFull46-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$78.67full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull--

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Footscray?

The median published full-day fee in Footscray is $162.50, with published full-day fees running $140 to $199.50. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Footscray have vacancies?

9 of the 15 centres reporting near Footscray currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Footscray?

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