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Childcare in Ultimo, NSW

Every centre we hold in Ultimo 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
22
10 in Ultimo + 12 nearby
Median full day, Ultimo
$158
$167.50 across the area
Most centres charge
$154-$194
the middle 80% across the area, 4 of 10 priced here
NQS standing
2 Exceeding · 4 Meeting
4 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 6
as last reported
Approved places
399
across Ultimo

In Ultimo

10 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Ultimo
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 2022$135full dayFull405.0★ (12)
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-4.9★ (50)
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Meetingrated May 2024▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedVacancies60-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023was Exceeding$158-$182full dayFull745.0★ (27)
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Exceedingrated Nov 2023▲ was Meeting$203full dayFull120-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$155full dayFull444.8★ (22)
Kindy Patch UltimoUltimo
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-3.7★ (6)
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Exceedingrated Jun 2021Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies614.7★ (19)
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-4.3★ (262)

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 Ultimo

12 centres nearby

Chippendale

next door · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Chippendale
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
AftercareChippendale
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Exceedingrated Apr 2023Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies845.0★ (9)
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Meetingrated May 2026$163-$183full dayFull905.0★ (48)
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Meetingrated May 2024▲ was Working Towards$154-$155full dayVacancies365.0★ (6)
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Meetingrated Jan 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported905.0★ (15)

Glebe

about 1.1 km · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Glebe
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 Sep 2024$193.50-$211.50full dayVacancies404.8★ (50)
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Exceedingrated May 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported184.0★ (1)
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Meetingrated Apr 2023$185.25-$197.03full dayVacancies685.0★ (8)
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$175-$195full dayVacancies1204.7★ (12)
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Exceedingrated May 2021▲ was Meeting$184-$196full dayVacancies295.0★
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Meetingrated Jun 2024$167.50-$184full dayFull825.0★ (92)

Other care in Ultimo

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Ultimo
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 Oct 2022▲ was Working Towards$81full dayFull200-
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Meetingrated May 2021$70full dayFull150-
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Meetingrated Dec 2022▲ was Working Towards$47-$65full dayFull60-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Ultimo?

The median published full-day fee in Ultimo is $158, with published full-day fees running $135 to $203. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Ultimo have vacancies?

8 of the 14 centres reporting near Ultimo currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Ultimo?

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