Every centre we hold in Paddington 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 Paddington 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
bebitoPaddington Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Gumnut GardensPaddington Claim | Meetingrated Sep 2022 | $140-$180full day | Full | 46 | - |
| Exceedingrated Jun 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 40 | - | |
Paddington Children's CentrePaddington Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 4.9★ (11) |
| Meetingrated May 2023was Exceeding | $225-$246full day | Vacancies | 89 | 4.4★ | |
| Exceedingrated Jul 2025 | $185.15-$223.20full day | Full | 80 | - |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bambini's 2 Child Care CentreCentennial Park Claim | Meetingrated Oct 2022was Exceeding | $187-$199full day | Full | 18 | - |
Bambini's Child Care CentreCentennial Park Claim | Meetingrated Feb 2025 | $187-$199full day | Full | 28 | 5.0★ (26) |
Gumnut Gardens Early Learning CentreCentennial Park Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 5.0★ (17) |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CinziaWoollahra Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Emanuel Woollahra PreschoolWoollahra Claim | Exceedingrated Oct 2024 | $168.28-$186.51full day | Full | 60 | - |
| Meetingrated Oct 2022 | $234-$240full day | Full | 150 | - | |
Woollahra CottageWoollahra Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2026 | $205-$221full day | Vacancies | 66 | - |
Woollahra Little SchoolWoollahra Claim | Meetingrated Dec 2022▲ was Working Towards | $195full day | Full | 22 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AccaSurry Hills Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 4.8★ (55) | |
Kids Club Elizabeth StSurry Hills Claim | Exceedingrated Jul 2023 | $195-$205full day | Full | 70 | - |
KU - John J Carroll PreschoolSurry Hills Claim | Meetingrated Aug 2021was Exceeding | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 40 | - |
Little Lion Early Learning Surry HillsSurry Hills Claim | Working Towardsrated May 2026was Meeting | $170full day | Vacancies | 24 | 4.7★ (13) |
Only About Children RedfernSurry Hills Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 4.4★ (21) |
Only About Children Surry HillsSurry Hills Claim | Meetingrated Nov 2025▲ was Working Towards | $192-$218full day | Vacancies | 120 | 4.6★ (7) |
| Meetingrated Apr 2024was Exceeding | $209-$236full day | Vacancies | 60 | 5.0★ (2) | |
Surry Hills Early Learning CentreSurry Hills Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 5.0★ (11) |
| Meetingrated Aug 2024 | $139.10-$174.40full day | Full | 26 | 5.0★ (9) | |
Surry Hills Occasional Child CareSurry Hills 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paddington Out of School Care IncPaddington Claim | Meetingrated Jan 2024 | Not publishedFee not published | Vacancies | 120 | - |
St Francis Regional Leisure CentrePaddington Claim | Working Towardsrated Jul 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Full | 60 | - |
| Meetingrated Oct 2022 | Not publishedFee not published | Vacancies | 70 | - | |
The Cottage OSHCPaddington Claim | Meetingrated Jul 2024▲ was Working Towards | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 86 | - |