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Childcare in Northcote, VIC

Every centre we hold in Northcote 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
15 in Northcote + 9 nearby
Median full day, Northcote
$188.84
$167 across the area
Most centres charge
$144-$199
the middle 80% across the area, 5 of 15 priced here
NQS standing
3 Meeting · 2 Working Towards
10 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 5
as last reported
Approved places
388
across Northcote

In Northcote

15 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Northcote
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 Nov 2022$188.84full dayFull130-
IdteeNorthcote
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
IdteeNorthcote
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
IdteeNorthcote
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Martha's EmporiumNorthcote
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
MecwacareNorthcote
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Migawa DesignNorthcote
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Migawa DesignNorthcote
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Migawa DesignNorthcote
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Working Towardsrated Apr 2025was Meeting$167full dayFull36-
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Working Towardsrated Apr 2025was Meeting$167full dayFull36-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024$199-$205full dayVacancies93-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024$199-$205full dayVacancies93-
Takis & Kathy's Christenings & WeddingsNorthcote
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Takis & Kathy's Christenings & WeddingsNorthcote
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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 Northcote

9 centres nearby

Thornbury

about 1.6 km · 9 centres
Childcare centres in Thornbury
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$166.68-$170.98full dayVacancies92-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$166.68-$170.98full dayVacancies92-
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Meetingrated Mar 2024$189.74-$194.95full dayVacancies80-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2026$161.50full dayFull22-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024▲ was Working Towards$144full dayFull30-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024▲ was Working Towards$144full dayFull30-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Working Towardsrated May 2023was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedVacancies70-
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Meetingrated May 2026$150-$173full dayFull45-

Other care in Northcote

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Northcote
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 Dec 2024$73full dayFull40-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull45-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull45-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Northcote?

The median published full-day fee in Northcote is $188.84, with published full-day fees running $167 to $199. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Northcote have vacancies?

6 of the 13 centres reporting near Northcote currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Northcote?

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