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Childcare in Waterford West, QLD

Every centre we hold in Waterford West 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
28
10 in Waterford West + 18 nearby
Median full day, Waterford West
$159.80
$155.45 across the area
Most centres charge
$135-$168
the middle 80% across the area, 8 of 10 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 9 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
6 of 8
as last reported
Approved places
847
across Waterford West

In Waterford West

10 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Waterford West
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 Apr 2021Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported22-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported24-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026$155.45-$157.65full dayVacancies60-
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Meetingrated Jan 2023$167.76full dayVacancies69-
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Meetingrated May 2025$158.50-$159.50full dayVacancies75-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024was Exceeding$165full dayVacancies151-
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Meetingrated May 2025$152.13-$158.75full dayFull84-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$102.50-$105full dayFull60-
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Meetingrated Nov 2021$159.80-$162full dayVacancies108-
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Meetingrated Sep 2025$172full dayVacancies194-

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 Waterford West

18 centres nearby

Chambers Flat

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Chambers Flat
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
King's Early LearningChambers Flat
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jan 2021$135-$140full dayFull138-

Logan Reserve

next door · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Logan Reserve
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 Apr 2025$164.95full dayFull140-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported24-
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Working Towardsrated May 2026$171full dayFull122-
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Meetingrated Sep 2022$157full dayFull143-

Waterford

next door · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Waterford
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 Feb 2024$143full dayVacancies115-
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Meetingrated May 2025$122-$130full dayFull110-
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Meetingrated Nov 2024$140full dayFull74-
Waterford Kiddy KornerWaterford
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Marsden

about 5.1 km · 8 centres
Childcare centres in Marsden
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 Feb 2026$168.03-$170.33full dayVacancies134-
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Meetingrated Nov 2024$145.22-$146.86full dayVacancies139-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025$165full dayVacancies151-
Jellybean CollectionMarsden
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$148.50full dayVacancies70-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$151.90full dayVacancies120-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024$151.60-$154.50full dayVacancies64-
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Meetingrated May 2026$150full dayVacancies86-

Other care in Waterford West

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Waterford West
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
Jabiru Waterford WestWaterford West
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Meetingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies66-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Waterford West?

The median published full-day fee in Waterford West is $159.80, with published full-day fees running $102.50 to $172. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Waterford West have vacancies?

14 of the 22 centres reporting near Waterford West currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Waterford West?

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