Every centre we hold in Port Melbourne 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.
Every childcare centre in Port Melbourne first, then nearby suburbs closest first (A-Z within each area).
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ada Mary A'beckett Children's Centre IncPort Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Mar 2025 | $185full day | Vacancies | 142 | - |
Ada Mary A'beckett Children's Centre IncPort Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Mar 2025 | $185full day | Vacancies | 142 | - |
Bubup Womindjeka Family and Children's CentrePort Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Mar 2024▲ was Meeting | $156full day | Full | 155 | - |
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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See my market free| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
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Baby Sitter DirectorySpotswood Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Baby Sitter DirectorySpotswood Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Exceedingrated Jun 2023 | $72.50-$130full day | Full | 88 | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jumbo Early EducationSouth Wharf Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Jumbo South WharfSouth Wharf Claim | Exceedingrated Feb 2026 | $179full day | Vacancies | 70 | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albert Park Preschool CentreAlbert Park Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2022 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 24 | - |
South Melbourne Child CareAlbert Park Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2024 | $180full day | Full | 40 | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceedingrated Jul 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 66 | - | |
Gowrie Victoria The HarbourDocklands Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2023 | $196.50full day | Vacancies | 161 | - |
Gowrie Victoria The HarbourDocklands Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2023 | $196.50full day | Vacancies | 161 | - |
| Working Towardsrated Jun 2026was Meeting | $187full day | Vacancies | 130 | - | |
| Working Towardsrated Jun 2026was Meeting | $187full day | Vacancies | 130 | - | |
Trustee For The Little Assets Wtc Unit Trust TheDocklands Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Angliss Children's CentreFootscray Claim | Exceedingrated May 2023▲ was Meeting | $162.50full day | Vacancies | 68 | - |
Angliss Children's CentreFootscray Claim | Exceedingrated May 2023▲ was Meeting | $162.50full day | Vacancies | 68 | - |
Brenbeal Children's CentreFootscray Claim | Exceedingrated Jun 2026 | $140full day | Full | 75 | - |
Brenbeal Children's CentreFootscray Claim | Exceedingrated Jun 2026 | $140full day | Full | 75 | - |
Kool Beanz BulldogsFootscray Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | $170full day | Full | 90 | - |
Kool Beanz BulldogsFootscray Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | $170full day | Full | 90 | - |
Oz Education FootscrayFootscray Claim | Meetingrated Nov 2025 | $155full day | Vacancies | 50 | - |
Saltwater Child Care CentreFootscray Claim | Exceedingrated May 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Vacancies | 47 | - |
| Meetingrated Jul 2023 | $199.50full day | Vacancies | 100 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jul 2023 | $199.50full day | Vacancies | 100 | - | |
| Meetingrated May 2023was Exceeding | $154full day | Full | 54 | - | |
| Meetingrated May 2023was Exceeding | $154full day | Full | 54 | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Port Phillip Specialist School Berry Street Yooralla OSHCPort Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 30 | - |
Port Phillip Specialist School Berry Street Yooralla OSHCPort Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 30 | - |
TeamKids - Narrarrang PrimaryPort Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | $75full day | Full | 58 | - |
TeamKids - Narrarrang PrimaryPort Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | $75full day | Full | 58 | - |