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Childcare in North Mackay, QLD

Every centre we hold in North Mackay 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
21
6 in North Mackay + 15 nearby
Median full day, North Mackay
$152
$152 across the area
Most centres charge
$75-$172
the middle 80% across the area, 3 of 6 priced here
NQS standing
4 Meeting · 1 Working Towards
1 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 3
as last reported
Approved places
302
across North Mackay

In North Mackay

6 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in North Mackay
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 Jun 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported24-
Dr Lance Herron MedicalNorth Mackay
Claim
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Working Towardsrated May 2023$152full dayVacancies76-
Meetingrated Jan 2024▲ was Working Towards$157.17-$165.04full dayVacancies86-
Meetingrated May 2026▲ was Working Towards$42.50-$93.50full dayFull66-
Meetingrated Jun 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported50-

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 North Mackay

15 centres nearby

West Mackay

about 1.5 km · 4 centres
Childcare centres in West Mackay
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 Jan 2023$157.73-$166.15full dayVacancies105-
Meetingrated Jun 2021$149-$163.05full dayVacancies71-
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$150full dayFull52-
Exceedingrated Nov 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported44-

Andergrove

about 2.5 km · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Andergrove
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 Feb 2024was Exceeding$140full dayFull45-
Meetingrated Dec 2025$158.29-$163.90full dayVacancies75-
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$166full dayVacancies100-
Meetingrated Jun 2022▲ was Working Towards$115-$120full dayVacancies76-
Kookaburra Community Child Care CentreAndergrove
Claim
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Meetingrated Oct 2025$129.40-$139.50full dayVacancies50-
Meetingrated Nov 2021▲ was Working Towards$75-$109full dayFull44-

Beaconsfield

about 2.5 km · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Beaconsfield
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 Aug 2022was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported22-
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$171.90full dayFull108-
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$179.20full dayVacancies108-
Meetingrated Apr 2023▲ was Working Towards$158.69-$161.87full dayFull74-

Other care in North Mackay

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in North Mackay
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 Aug 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull60-
Meetingrated May 2026▲ was Working Towards$80full dayFull90-
Meetingrated Apr 2021$80.58full dayVacancies90-
Meetingrated May 2026$89full dayVacancies59-
Meetingrated May 2024$70full dayFull75-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in North Mackay?

The median published full-day fee in North Mackay is $152, with published full-day fees running $42.50 to $157.17. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near North Mackay have vacancies?

9 of the 15 centres reporting near North Mackay currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near North Mackay?

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