Every centre we hold in Ballina 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 Ballina 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceedingrated Dec 2024 | $120-$125full day | Full | 59 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Apr 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 40 | - | |
Ballina Kiddi Care CentreBallina Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Exceedingrated Dec 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 59 | - | |
Go GrowBallina Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Exceedingrated Aug 2021 | $174.57-$183full day | Vacancies | 90 | - | |
North Coast Toy HireBallina Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Exceedingrated Sep 2021▲ was Meeting | $145-$146full day | Full | 74 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Oct 2020▲ was Meeting | $172.90-$179.45full day | Vacancies | 88 | - |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St Anne's Long Day Care CentreSkennars Head Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2025 | $139-$153full day | Full | 76 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetingrated Dec 2022▲ was Working Towards | $144full day | Vacancies | 80 | - | |
Imagine Childcare and Preschool BallinaWest Ballina Claim | Working Towardsrated May 2026was Meeting | $175full day | Vacancies | 144 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ABC Developmental Learning Centre Lennox HeadLennox Head Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Goodstart Early Learning Lennox HeadLennox Head Claim | Exceedingrated Jun 2021▲ was Meeting | $167.28-$168.40full day | Vacancies | 46 | - |
Harmony Early Education Lennox HeadLennox Head Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2021 | $179.40full day | Full | 98 | - |
Lennox Head Community PreschoolLennox Head Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2025 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 50 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rainbow Children’s CentreEast Ballina Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 5.0★ (2) |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetingrated Jun 2021 | $142.29-$148.27full day | Full | 56 | - | |
Tintenbar Child Care & Learning CentreTintenbar 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetingrated Dec 2021 | Not publishedFee not published | Full | 56 | - | |
Ballina Out Of School Hours & Vacation CareBallina Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Exceedingrated Dec 2023▲ was Meeting | Not publishedFee not published | Full | - | - | |
| Meetingrated Sep 2022▲ was Working Towards | $76-$84.50full day | Full | 48 | - |