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Childcare in St Ives, NSW

Every centre we hold in St Ives 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
21
20 in St Ives + 1 nearby
Median full day, St Ives
$166
$166 across the area
Most centres charge
$144-$197
the middle 80% across the area, 11 of 20 priced here
NQS standing
6 Exceeding · 9 Meeting
5 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
3 of 12
as last reported
Approved places
938
across St Ives

In St Ives

20 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in St Ives
CentreNQS 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 feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
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Exceedingrated Oct 2024Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies80-
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Meetingrated Dec 2022$196.77-$199full dayVacancies122-
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Exceedingrated Apr 2026$206-$216.70full dayVacancies30-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025▲ was Working Towards$166-$181full dayFull25-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$168-$179full dayFull925.0★ (1)
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Exceedingrated Sep 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
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Exceedingrated May 2026▲ was Meeting$160-$170full dayFull76-
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Meetingrated May 2023was Exceeding$135.75-$153.68full dayFull81-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025$160full dayFull25-
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Meetingrated Jun 2022$168-$192full dayFull98-
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Meetingrated Sep 2023$170full dayFull36-
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Meetingrated Jan 2026$162-$180full dayFull96-
Spring LabelSt Ives
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$155full dayFull40-
St Ives Jewish Happy Kids CentreSt Ives
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Exceedingrated Apr 2021Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
Sydney For KidsSt Ives
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Sydney Grammar Preparatory SchoolSt Ives
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported17-

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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Around St Ives

1 centre nearby

St Ives Chase

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in St Ives Chase
CentreNQS 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 feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$143.50-$156full dayFull43-

Other care in St Ives

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in St Ives
CentreNQS 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 feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
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Meetingrated Dec 2022was Exceeding$80full dayVacancies50-
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Meetingrated Sep 2023$70full dayFull80-
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Meetingrated Feb 2024$60.93full dayVacancies289-
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Meetingrated Feb 2023was Exceeding$60.92full dayVacancies158-
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Meetingrated Nov 2024▲ was Working Towards$74.90full dayFull50-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026Not publishedFee not publishedFull43-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in St Ives?

The median published full-day fee in St Ives is $166, with published full-day fees running $135.75 to $206. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near St Ives have vacancies?

3 of the 13 centres reporting near St Ives currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near St Ives?

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