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Childcare in Grafton, NSW

Every centre we hold in Grafton 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 Grafton + 6 nearby
Median full day, Grafton
$174.57
$174.57 across the area
Most centres charge
-
too few published fees here to give a range (4 of 9)
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 6 Meeting · 1 Working Towards
1 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 4
as last reported
Approved places
365
across Grafton

In Grafton

9 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Grafton
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
Meetingrated Jun 2024$175.65-$194.10full dayVacancies79-
Blinky Bill's Childrens CentreGrafton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Meetingrated May 2024$122-$127full dayFull39-
Meetingrated Aug 2026▲ was Working Towards$167full dayFull50-
Meetingrated Aug 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported20-
Meetingrated Nov 2023$174.57-$181.31full dayVacancies90-
Working Towardsrated Jan 2025was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported38-
Exceedingrated Jun 2022Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
Meetingrated Nov 2022▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported24-

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 Grafton

6 centres nearby

Copmanhurst

about 4 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Copmanhurst
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
Meetingrated Jul 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported20-

Coutts Crossing

about 4 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Coutts Crossing
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
Meetingrated Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported20-

Lawrence

about 4 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Lawrence
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
Meetingrated Nov 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported20-

South Grafton

about 4 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in South Grafton
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
Meetingrated Nov 2023$162full dayFull88-
Meetingrated Sep 2022▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported36-
Meetingrated Nov 2023▲ was Working Towards$176.85full dayVacancies80-

Other care in Grafton

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Grafton
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
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$66full dayFull62-
Meetingrated Jul 2025was Exceeding$83-$87full dayFull150-
Meetingrated Aug 2022▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Grafton?

The median published full-day fee in Grafton is $174.57, with published full-day fees running $122 to $175.65. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Grafton have vacancies?

3 of the 6 centres reporting near Grafton currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Grafton?

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