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Childcare in Waratah, NSW

Every centre we hold in Waratah 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
20
8 in Waratah + 12 nearby
Median full day, Waratah
$160.49
$159 across the area
Most centres charge
$130-$164
the middle 80% across the area, 5 of 8 priced here
NQS standing
2 Exceeding · 4 Meeting
2 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
0 of 5
as last reported
Approved places
472
across Waratah

In Waratah

8 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Waratah
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 Jul 2025$164full dayFull20-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$145-$151full dayFull88-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023was Exceeding$159.70-$187full dayFull106-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-3.3★ (12)
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported-5.0★ (7)
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Meetingrated May 2024$160.49-$174.25full dayFull56-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024was Exceeding$160.49-$174.25full dayFull1624.8★ (42)
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Exceedingrated May 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-

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 Waratah

12 centres nearby

Hamilton North

about 1.5 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Hamilton North
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
Family InSight IncHamilton North
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Jesmond

about 1.9 km · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Jesmond
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 Sep 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported40-
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Meetingrated May 2023$143.59full dayFull50-

Lambton

about 1.9 km · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Lambton
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 Sep 2025$176-$181full dayFull39-
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Exceedingrated May 2025$130-$140full dayFull66-

Tighes Hill

about 2.5 km · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Tighes 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
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Meetingrated Nov 2025▲ was Working Towards$157.85-$168.75full dayVacancies75-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$115-$120full dayFull40-

Hamilton

about 2.8 km · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Hamilton
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
ConnectAbility Australia IncHamilton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Dec 2022▲ was Working Towards$159-$172full dayFull96-
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Exceedingrated Jan 2025▲ was Meeting$146-$156full dayFull44-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2025▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported26-

Callaghan

about 2.8 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Callaghan
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 Dec 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedVacancies59-

Other care in Waratah

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Waratah
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 Mar 2025$99.90full dayVacancies100-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$45.50-$83full dayFull60-
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Meetingrated Sep 2023▲ was Working Towards$67.45full dayVacancies85-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Waratah?

The median published full-day fee in Waratah is $160.49, with published full-day fees running $145 to $164. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Waratah have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Waratah?

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