Every centre we hold in Kempsey 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 Kempsey 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 2025 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 59 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jan 2026 | $154.48-$162.09full day | Vacancies | 76 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Mar 2024 | $122.25full day | Full | 39 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Sep 2024▲ was Working Towards | $125.50-$128.50full day | Full | 120 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jul 2022▲ was Working Towards | $126full day | Full | 76 | - | |
Scribbly Gum DalaiKempsey Claim | Meetingrated May 2026 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 49 | - |
| Meetingrated Jul 2022▲ was Working Towards | $110full day | Full | 44 | - |
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 | |
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Crescent Head Community Pre-SchoolCrescent Head Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 34 | - |
| 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 | |
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Lower Macleay PreschoolSmithtown Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2025 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 35 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Upper Macleay PreschoolWillawarrin Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2021was Exceeding | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 20 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Little Hands Preschool BoambeeBoambee East Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2025 | $160full day | Full | 29 | - |
| 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 Apr 2024▲ was Meeting | $135.75-$141full day | Full | 51 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Mar 2026 | $159.42-$165.04full day | Vacancies | 76 | - | |
| Meetingrated Apr 2024 | $170full day | Full | 30 | - | |
| Meetingrated Mar 2021▲ was Working Towards | $160full day | Full | 27 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Oct 2025 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 35 | - | |
Toormina Pre-school Kindergarten IncToormina 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kempsey Family Day CareKempsey Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2021 | Not publishedFee not published | Full | - | - |