Every centre we hold in Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetingrated Aug 2022 | $155-$165full day | Full | 77 | 4.7★ (30) | |
James Cahill KindergartenWaterloo Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
KU James Cahill PreschoolWaterloo Claim | Exceedingrated Sep 2025 | Not publishedFee not published | Vacancies | 48 | - |
| Meetingrated Oct 2024 | $151-$161full day | Vacancies | 39 | - | |
| Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 5.0★ (13) | |
Little Lion ZetlandWaterloo Claim | Working Towardsrated Jun 2026 | $155-$160full day | Vacancies | 61 | 5.0★ (12) |
Love To DreamWaterloo Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Meetingrated Feb 2025 | $171-$184full day | Vacancies | 45 | - | |
| Meetingrated Mar 2023was Exceeding | $193.50-$214.50full day | Vacancies | 60 | 4.6★ (27) | |
| Meetingrated Oct 2022 | $183.09-$195.05full day | Full | 79 | 4.8★ (24) |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active Kids Moore ParkZetland Claim | Exceedingrated Aug 2022▲ was Meeting | $172-$183full day | Vacancies | 62 | 4.9★ (27) |
| Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 4.4★ (7) | |
| Meetingrated Jul 2021 | $155-$165full day | Full | 61 | 5.0★ (9) | |
| Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 4.1★ (19) | |
| Meetingrated Apr 2023 | $179-$189full day | Full | 75 | - | |
| Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 4.6★ (20) | |
| Meetingrated Sep 2022 | $190.50-$196.50full day | Vacancies | 83 | 4.8★ | |
| Meetingrated May 2026 | $167.56-$173.88full day | Vacancies | 74 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meetingrated Oct 2022 | $193.50-$214.50full day | Vacancies | 96 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceedingrated Jul 2025 | $125full day | Full | 66 | 5.0★ (6) | |
KinderloopEveleigh Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 4.9★ (46) |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Safe Child RestraintsKensington Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 4.5★ (2) |
Black Tie Nanny AgencyKensington Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Goodstart Early Learning KensingtonKensington Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2025 | $187.49-$206.02full day | Vacancies | 64 | 4.4★ (36) |
Kensington Castle ChildcareKensington Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 5.0★ (2) |
| Meetingrated Aug 2022 | $178-$199full day | Full | 55 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Apr 2023 | $182-$203full day | Full | 55 | 5.0★ (2) | |
Kensington Castle Milroy AvenueKensington Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 4.9★ (18) |
| Meetingrated Feb 2026 | $176full day | Full | 38 | 4.9★ (61) | |
Kiddos LearningKensington Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | 5.0★ (11) |
Ku Centennial Parklands Ldc KensingtonKensington Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Meetingrated Mar 2024was Exceeding | $207-$236full day | Vacancies | 72 | 4.4★ | |
Wee Wonders Childcare CentreKensington Claim | Meetingrated Apr 2024was Exceeding | $160-$170full day | Vacancies | 32 | 5.0★ (9) |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Young Giants OLMC WaterlooWaterloo Claim | Meetingrated Feb 2026 | Not publishedFee not published | Full | 48 | - |