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Childcare in Thomastown, VIC

Every centre we hold in Thomastown 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
30
7 in Thomastown + 23 nearby
Median full day, Thomastown
$160.99
$170 across the area
Most centres charge
$146-$177
the middle 80% across the area, 5 of 7 priced here
NQS standing
1 Excellent · 6 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
2 of 5
as last reported
Approved places
506
across Thomastown

In Thomastown

7 centres · refreshed 8 days ago

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

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Childcare centres in Thomastown
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 2026was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Excellentrated Nov 2023▲ was Exceeding$146.20full dayFull82-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024$160.99full dayVacancies115-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024$160.99full dayVacancies115-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023$151full dayFull38-
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Meetingrated Dec 2022$162full dayFull96-

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 Thomastown

23 centres nearby

Lalor

about 1.8 km · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Lalor
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 Apr 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$123.75-$144.38full dayFull108-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-

Reservoir

about 3.2 km · 16 centres
Childcare centres in Reservoir
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 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported27-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported27-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$170full dayFull45-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$170full dayFull45-
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Improvement Requiredrated Dec 2025was Meeting$125full dayFull50-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards$171full dayVacancies105-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards$171full dayVacancies105-
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Exceedingrated Feb 2025▲ was Meeting$176.27-$183full dayVacancies60-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026$195.75full dayVacancies120-
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Meetingrated Nov 2024$177-$179full dayFull110-
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Exceedingrated May 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported68-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2022Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported33-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2022Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported33-
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Exceedingrated May 2026$172full dayVacancies117-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$174.10-$180.70full dayFull110-

Other care in Thomastown

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Thomastown
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
Bright Future Family Day Care HubThomastown
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported15-
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Working Towardsrated Oct 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Working Towardsrated Oct 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jul 2026Not publishedFee not publishedFull80-
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Meetingrated Dec 2022$91.35full dayFull75-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Thomastown?

The median published full-day fee in Thomastown is $160.99, with published full-day fees running $146.20 to $162. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Thomastown have vacancies?

7 of the 16 centres reporting near Thomastown currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Thomastown?

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