Childcare in Port Douglas, QLD

Every centre we hold in Port Douglas 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

every approved centre in Port Douglas

Median full day, Port Douglas

$124.31

$124.31 across the area

Most centres charge

too few published fees here to give a range (3 of 4)

NQS standing

1 Exceeding · 2 Meeting

1 not yet assessed

Reporting vacancies

2 of 3

as last reported

Approved places

181

across Port Douglas

In Port Douglas

4 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Port Douglas
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	Google
Bum GeniusPort Douglas Claim	Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed	Not publishedFee not published	Not reportedVacancy not reported	-	-
C&K Port Douglas Community KindergartenPort Douglas Claim	Exceedingrated Sep 2022▲ was Meeting	$117.50full day	Full	24	-
Port ExplorersPort Douglas Claim	Meetingrated May 2024	$138.11full day	Vacancies	69	-
Port Explorers CraigliePort Douglas Claim	Meetingrated May 2025	$124.31full day	Vacancies	88	-

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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Other care in Port Douglas

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Other care in Port Douglas
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	Google
Port Explorers After School CarePort Douglas Claim	Meetingrated Aug 2025▲ was Working Towards	$109.33full day	Vacancies	75	-

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How much does childcare cost in Port Douglas?

The median published full-day fee in Port Douglas is $124.31, with published full-day fees running $117.50 to $138.11. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Port Douglas have vacancies?

2 of the 3 centres reporting near Port Douglas currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Port Douglas?

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