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Childcare in Preston, VIC

Every centre we hold in Preston 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
21
19 in Preston + 2 nearby
Median full day, Preston
$158
$158 across the area
Most centres charge
$75-$191
the middle 80% across the area, 15 of 19 priced here
NQS standing
15 Meeting
4 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
7 of 15
as last reported
Approved places
1,592
across Preston

In Preston

19 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Preston
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 Aug 2024$153.40full dayFull61-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024$153.40full dayFull61-
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Meetingrated Nov 2024▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported88-
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Meetingrated Mar 2024$177.38-$181.88full dayVacancies99-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Meetingrated May 2026was Exceeding$198.75full dayVacancies110-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$150full dayFull104-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$150full dayFull104-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023$75full dayFull130-
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Meetingrated Mar 2023$75full dayFull130-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025$129full dayFull76-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards$158full dayVacancies105-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards$158full dayVacancies105-
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Meetingrated Dec 2023$180full dayVacancies122-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$191.40-$195.15full dayVacancies100-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$191.40-$195.15full dayVacancies100-
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Meetingrated Jul 2024$183full dayFull68-
Tree House Early LearningPreston
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Tree House Early LearningPreston
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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 Preston

2 centres nearby

Preston West

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Preston West
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 Sep 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported58-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported58-

Other care in Preston

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Preston
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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Working Towardsrated Feb 2025was Meeting$112.64full dayFull--
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$74.06full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$80full dayFull35-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$80full dayVacancies180-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull195-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull195-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies24-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$71.50full dayFull200-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Preston?

The median published full-day fee in Preston is $158, with published full-day fees running $75 to $198.75. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Preston have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Preston?

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