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Childcare in Pakenham, VIC

Every centre we hold in Pakenham 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
31
every approved centre in Pakenham
Median full day, Pakenham
$163.65
$163.65 across the area
Most centres charge
$150-$176
the middle 80% across the area, 19 of 31 priced here
NQS standing
5 Exceeding · 24 Meeting
2 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
14 of 22
as last reported
Approved places
3,566
across Pakenham

In Pakenham

31 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Pakenham
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
Boollam Boollam Child & Family CentrePakenham
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported132-
Boollam Boollam Child & Family CentrePakenham
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported132-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Meetingrated May 2023$163.65full dayVacancies1004.6★ (68)
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Meetingrated Oct 2023▲ was Working Towards$174full dayVacancies121-
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Meetingrated Oct 2023▲ was Working Towards$174full dayVacancies121-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$168.25full dayVacancies110-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$168.25full dayVacancies110-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023$164full dayVacancies105-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023$164full dayVacancies105-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2023▲ was Meeting$178.35full dayVacancies1604.8★ (88)
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Meetingrated Jun 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024$163-$168full dayVacancies120-
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Meetingrated Oct 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
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Meetingrated Oct 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
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Exceedingrated May 2024▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported45-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2023Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies235-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2023Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies235-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2023Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies235-
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Meetingrated Sep 2023$161full dayFull120-
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Meetingrated Sep 2023$161full dayFull120-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$159full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$159full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Jan 2024▲ was Working Towards$97-$109full dayFull140-
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Meetingrated Aug 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Dec 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Meetingrated Feb 2023was Exceeding$110-$120full dayFull90-
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Meetingrated Jul 2024$150full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Jul 2024$152.20full dayFull68-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024$176.20full dayVacancies1254.3★ (63)
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Meetingrated Sep 2024$176.20full dayVacancies1254.3★ (63)

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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Other care in Pakenham

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Other care in Pakenham
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 Apr 2026Not publishedFee not publishedFull40-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026Not publishedFee not publishedFull40-
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Meetingrated Mar 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull45-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023$69.94full dayFull90-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023$69.94full dayFull90-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024▲ was Working Towards$81.59full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025was Exceeding$88.63full dayVacancies80-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025was Exceeding$88.63full dayVacancies80-
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Meetingrated Jul 2024$73full dayFull120-
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Working Towardsrated May 2025was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedVacancies--
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Meetingrated Nov 2024$95.50full dayVacancies120-
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Meetingrated Nov 2024$95.50full dayVacancies120-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Pakenham?

The median published full-day fee in Pakenham is $163.65, with published full-day fees running $97 to $178.35. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Pakenham have vacancies?

14 of the 22 centres reporting near Pakenham currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Pakenham?

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