Childcare in Gunnedah, NSW

Every centre we hold in Gunnedah 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

every approved centre in Gunnedah

Median full day, Gunnedah

$130

$130 across the area

Most centres charge

too few published fees here to give a range (6 of 8)

NQS standing

2 Exceeding · 3 Meeting · 3 Working Towards

Reporting vacancies

3 of 6

as last reported

Approved places

595

across Gunnedah

In Gunnedah

8 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Gunnedah
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	Google
Goodstart Early Learning GunnedahGunnedah Claim	Exceedingrated Oct 2025▲ was Meeting	$150.66-$156.66full day	Vacancies	66	-
Grow Early Education GunnedahGunnedah Claim	Working Towardsrated Nov 2025	$161full day	Vacancies	94	-
Gunnedah Baptist Community PreschoolGunnedah Claim	Exceedingrated Aug 2025	Not publishedFee not published	Not reportedVacancy not reported	60	-
Gunnedah PreschoolGunnedah Claim	Meetingrated May 2023was Exceeding	Not publishedFee not published	Not reportedVacancy not reported	50	-
Mary Ranken Childcare CentreGunnedah Claim	Meetingrated May 2025	$105.60full day	Full	39	-
Oz Education GunnedahGunnedah Claim	Working Towardsrated Apr 2026was Meeting	$130-$145full day	Vacancies	127	-
Puggles School of Early LearningGunnedah Claim	Working Towardsrated Dec 2025	$130-$135full day	Full	100	-
Winanga-Li Early Learning & Care ServiceGunnedah Claim	Meetingrated May 2025	$93.78full day	Full	59	-

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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Other care in Gunnedah

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Other care in Gunnedah
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	Google
Esteem Kids St Xavier's GunnedahGunnedah Claim	Meetingrated Dec 2022▲ was Working Towards	Not publishedFee not published	Vacancies	24	-
Gunnedah Family Day CareGunnedah Claim	Exceedingrated Apr 2024	Not publishedFee not published	Full	-	-

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How much does childcare cost in Gunnedah?

The median published full-day fee in Gunnedah is $130, with published full-day fees running $93.78 to $161. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Gunnedah have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Gunnedah?

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