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Childcare in Thornleigh, NSW

Every centre we hold in Thornleigh 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
26
6 in Thornleigh + 20 nearby
Median full day, Thornleigh
$166
$135 across the area
Most centres charge
$130-$166
the middle 80% across the area, 3 of 6 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 5 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
2 of 4
as last reported
Approved places
282
across Thornleigh

In Thornleigh

6 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Thornleigh
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
Meetingrated Dec 2025$182.50full dayFull56-
Meetingrated Nov 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
Meetingrated Mar 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies71-
Exceedingrated Oct 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
Meetingrated Mar 2024$166-$180full dayFull60-
Meetingrated Dec 2023was Exceeding$133.50full dayVacancies25-

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Around Thornleigh

20 centres nearby

Westleigh

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Westleigh
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
Meetingrated Nov 2025$188.70-$196.30full dayVacancies39-

Pennant Hills

next door · 6 centres
Childcare centres in Pennant Hills
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
Exceedingrated Apr 2024$165.90-$187.65full dayVacancies67-
Binnowee Kindergarten Co-op Soc. LtdPennant Hills
Claim
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Meetingrated Nov 2024$157.65-$171.93full dayVacancies53-
Just For KidsPennant Hills
Claim
Exceedingrated May 2023$150.33-$164.95full dayFull44-
Meetingrated Jan 2024$149-$165full dayVacancies39-
Meetingrated Jul 2024was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported63-

Chester Hill

about 1.6 km · 13 centres
Childcare centres in Chester Hill
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
Meetingrated Dec 2022$147full dayFull64-
Meetingrated Aug 2022▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
Meetingrated Oct 2023$120-$130full dayFull38-
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$135full dayFull38-
Meetingrated Jul 2025was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedVacancies40-
Meetingrated Jun 2026$135full dayFull36-
Meetingrated Dec 2024$130-$135full dayVacancies29-
Meetingrated Mar 2021▲ was Working Towards$130-$135full dayVacancies40-
Meetingrated Apr 2026$130-$135full dayVacancies455.0★ (50)
Exceedingrated Aug 2025▲ was Meeting$130-$135full dayVacancies535.0★ (28)
Meetingrated Mar 2026▲ was Working Towards$150-$155full dayFull48-
Working Towardsrated Jan 2026was Meeting$135-$140full dayFull56-
Meetingrated Oct 2023$87.50-$92.50full dayFull29-

Other care in Thornleigh

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Thornleigh
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
Meetingrated Nov 2025Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies164-
Exceedingrated Nov 2024$96-$99full dayFull200-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Thornleigh?

The median published full-day fee in Thornleigh is $166, with published full-day fees running $133.50 to $182.50. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Thornleigh have vacancies?

11 of the 21 centres reporting near Thornleigh currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Thornleigh?

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