Every centre we hold in Nelson Bay 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 Nelson Bay 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bella Rose BoutiqueNelson Bay Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Care for Kids ClothingNelson Bay Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Goodstart Early Learning Nelson BayNelson Bay Claim | Meetingrated Dec 2023 | $176.82-$188.61full day | Vacancies | 59 | - |
Karingal Preschool Nelson BayNelson Bay Claim | Exceedingrated Oct 2025 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 30 | - |
Our Place Play SchoolNelson Bay Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2025 | $167full day | Full | 25 | - |
Our Place PreschoolNelson Bay Claim | Meetingrated Jan 2025 | $151full day | Full | 28 | - |
Tomaree Community College Inc.Nelson Bay Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2026 | $151-$157full day | Full | 67 | - |
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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| Meetingrated May 2024 | $171.77-$185.25full day | Vacancies | 49 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Angel Tots Early Learning CentreSalamander Bay Claim | Meetingrated Nov 2024 | $171.39-$185.15full day | Full | 56 | - |
| Meetingrated Aug 2021 | $136-$141full day | Vacancies | 93 | - | |
Salamander Early EducationSalamander Bay Claim | Exceedingrated Feb 2024 | $157.70-$163.90full day | Full | 80 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The College ClubNelson Bay Claim | Meetingrated Nov 2025 | $80-$83full day | Full | 30 | - |