Every centre we hold in Kariong 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 Kariong 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetingrated Sep 2025 | $158.80-$169.65full day | Full | 76 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Apr 2025 | $173.45-$185.45full day | Vacancies | 108 | - | |
| Meetingrated Nov 2023 | $150.30-$157.60full day | Full | 37 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was Meeting | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 48 | - | |
Umina Kids ClubKariong Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aussie Kindies Early Learning Niagara ParkNarara Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Kindy Patch NararaNarara Claim | Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards | $177.75-$183.25full day | Vacancies | 59 | - |
| Meetingrated Sep 2025 | $144-$148full day | Full | 44 | - | |
| Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards | $150-$155full day | Full | 44 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mountain Community Children's CentreMangrove Mountain Claim | Exceedingrated Mar 2026▲ was Meeting | $90-$100full day | Vacancies | 66 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thrive Early Learning Centre North GosfordNorth Gosford Claim | Meetingrated Aug 2025 | $142.09-$150.18full day | Full | 63 | - |
| 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 Apr 2025 | $166.40-$177.40full day | Full | 59 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mountain Community Childrens Centre IncSomersby 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aussie Kindies Early Learning Niagara ParkNiagara Park Claim | Meetingrated Oct 2024 | $180-$183.65full day | Vacancies | 58 | - |
| Meetingrated Nov 2023 | $152.20-$158.25full day | Full | 39 | - | |
Little Miracles PreSchool & Long Day CareNiagara Park Claim | Meetingrated Oct 2024 | $168.60-$180.70full day | Vacancies | 98 | - |
| 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 Sep 2022 | $154.22full day | Full | 48 | - | |
First Grammar WyomingWyoming Claim | Meetingrated Mar 2024 | $166.90-$172.30full day | Vacancies | 38 | - |
Learn & LaughWyoming Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2023▲ was Working Towards | $123.50-$133full day | Vacancies | 55 | - |
| Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 4.9★ (12) | |
| Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | $175full day | Full | 84 | - | |
Wyoming Shopping Centre Pre SchoolWyoming 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 Nov 2022 | $99full day | Full | 95 | - | |
| Meetingrated Apr 2025 | $86full day | Full | 75 | - |