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Childcare in Forster, NSW

Every centre we hold in Forster 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
15
9 in Forster + 6 nearby
Median full day, Forster
$138.54
$138 across the area
Most centres charge
$130-$155
the middle 80% across the area, 8 of 9 priced here
NQS standing
3 Exceeding · 1 Meeting · 2 Working Towards
3 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
1 of 8
as last reported
Approved places
437
across Forster

In Forster

9 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Forster
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 Nov 2025$150.70full dayFull29-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2026$138full dayFull595.0★ (2)
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Meetingrated Jul 2023$125full dayFull28-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$155-$165full dayFull126-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-5.0★ (2)
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Working Towardsrated Nov 2025was Meeting$135-$144full dayFull27-
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Exceedingrated May 2021$132-$142full dayVacancies44-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2023$138.54full dayFull47-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$148-$158full dayFull77-

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Around Forster

6 centres nearby

Pacific Palms

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Pacific Palms
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
Perfect BeginningsPacific Palms
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Smiths Lake

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Smiths Lake
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 Jul 2025was Meeting$156full dayFull44-

Tuncurry

next door · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Tuncurry
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 2022▲ was Working Towards$134-$136full dayFull47-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$130-$136full dayFull35-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2026▲ was Meeting$134-$144full dayFull90-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2024▲ was Working Towards$145full dayFull56-

Other care in Forster

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Forster
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 May 2021$79.99full dayVacancies185-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023$45.50full dayFull75-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Forster?

The median published full-day fee in Forster is $138.54, with published full-day fees running $125 to $155. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Forster have vacancies?

1 of the 13 centres reporting near Forster currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Forster?

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