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Childcare in Forest Hill, VIC

Every centre we hold in Forest Hill 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
9 in Forest Hill + 13 nearby
Median full day, Forest Hill
$171.90
$173 across the area
Most centres charge
$169-$186
the middle 80% across the area, 9 of 9 priced here
NQS standing
4 Meeting · 2 Working Towards
3 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 9
as last reported
Approved places
1,146
across Forest Hill

In Forest Hill

9 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Forest Hill
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 Jul 2026$173-$178.50full dayVacancies96-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026$173-$178.50full dayVacancies96-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$171.90full dayFull158-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$171.90full dayFull158-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$171.90full dayFull158-
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Working Towardsrated Feb 2026was Meeting$186full dayFull118-
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Working Towardsrated Feb 2026was Meeting$186full dayFull118-
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Meetingrated Oct 2023$170.70-$178.30full dayFull122-
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Meetingrated Oct 2023$170.70-$178.30full dayFull122-

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Around Forest Hill

13 centres nearby

Bibra Lake

about 1.7 km · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Bibra Lake
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
Training UnlimitedBibra Lake
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Training UnlimitedBibra Lake
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Mitcham

about 1.9 km · 8 centres
Childcare centres in Mitcham
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 Jun 2023$169full dayFull138-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023$169full dayFull138-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported46-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies54-
Kal Multimedia TrainingMitcham
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Kal Multimedia TrainingMitcham
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Exceedingrated Jun 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported55-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported55-

Blackburn North

about 2.2 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Blackburn 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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Meetingrated May 2026$181full dayVacancies124-
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Meetingrated May 2026$181full dayVacancies124-
The Children's AtelierBlackburn North
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$175-$180full dayFull130-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Forest Hill?

The median published full-day fee in Forest Hill is $171.90, with published full-day fees running $170.70 to $186. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Forest Hill have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Forest Hill?

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