Every centre we hold in Caloundra 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 Caloundra 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceedingrated Nov 2023 | $158.70-$167.65full day | Vacancies | 71 | - | |
| Meetingrated Nov 2025 | $158.70-$167.65full day | Vacancies | 55 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Oct 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 24 | - | |
| Meetingrated Oct 2021was Exceeding | $105-$155full day | Full | 44 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Dec 2020 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 25 | - | |
| Meetingrated Nov 2018 | $153.81-$160.54full day | Vacancies | 75 | - |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceedingrated Mar 2026 | $163-$169full day | Full | 79 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jul 2022 | $173.79-$177.25full day | Vacancies | 116 | - |
| 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 Oct 2021 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 25 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goodstart Early Learning BaringaCaloundra West Claim | Exceedingrated Apr 2020 | $157.17-$165.04full day | Vacancies | 126 | - |
Guardian Childcare & Education CaloundraCaloundra West Claim | Working Towardsrated Oct 2024was Meeting | $155.56full day | Vacancies | 121 | - |
Milestones Early Learning CaloundraCaloundra West Claim | Meetingrated May 2024was Exceeding | $108-$111.75full day | Vacancies | 123 | - |
| 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 May 2024 | $154.37-$162.79full day | Vacancies | 101 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jul 2025 | $154.37-$162.79full day | Vacancies | 62 | - | |
| Exceedingrated Oct 2024 | $158.29-$167.85full day | Vacancies | 53 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Milestones Early Learning Meridan PlainsMeridan Plains Claim | Meetingrated Dec 2022▲ was Working Towards | $178.50-$181.85full day | Full | 180 | - |
Pacific Lutheran Early LearningMeridan Plains Claim | Exceedingrated Jan 2023 | $132-$138full day | Full | 73 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CCPS Little Learners' (Early Learning Centre)Pelican Waters Claim | Meetingrated Nov 2024▲ was Working Towards | $167-$172full day | Full | 75 | - |
CCPS Little Learners' KindergartenPelican Waters Claim | Meetingrated Aug 2025was Exceeding | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 24 | - |
Green Leaves Early Learning Pelican WatersPelican Waters Claim | Meetingrated Apr 2026 | $181.50full day | Vacancies | 128 | - |
| 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 Nov 2020▲ was Working Towards | $75full day | Full | 45 | - | |
Helping Hands BaringaCaloundra Claim | Meetingrated Aug 2025▲ was Working Towards | $66.27full day | Vacancies | 120 | - |
Helping Hands CaloundraCaloundra Claim | Exceedingrated Apr 2022 | $72.52full day | Vacancies | 60 | - |
Kidspace CaloundraCaloundra Claim | Working Towardsrated Apr 2023 | $110full day | Full | 100 | - |
| Meetingrated May 2021▲ was Working Towards | $49.72full day | Vacancies | 45 | - |