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Childcare in Altona, VIC

Every centre we hold in Altona 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
23
7 in Altona + 16 nearby
Median full day, Altona
$185.80
$167.90 across the area
Most centres charge
$143-$186
the middle 80% across the area, 4 of 7 priced here
NQS standing
3 Exceeding · 3 Meeting
1 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
3 of 4
as last reported
Approved places
393
across Altona

In Altona

7 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Altona
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 Jun 2026$183-$192full dayVacancies68-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was Meeting$184full dayVacancies175-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$189full dayFull30-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026was Exceeding$185.80-$194.79full dayVacancies60-
Ready MumAltona
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-

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 Altona

16 centres nearby

Seaholme

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Seaholme
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 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-

Altona Meadows

about 3.5 km · 10 centres
Childcare centres in Altona Meadows
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 May 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024$170full dayVacancies124-
Altona Meadows Occasional Care ProgramAltona Meadows
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Oct 2023$167.90-$170.10full dayVacancies114-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported55-
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Exceedingrated May 2023▲ was Meeting$145full dayFull65-
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Meetingrated Aug 2026$166.46-$171.97full dayVacancies58-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$179full dayVacancies96-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$163full dayFull75-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported54-

Seabrook

about 3.6 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Seabrook
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 Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-

Laverton

about 3.6 km · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Laverton
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 Oct 2024▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported35-
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Meetingrated Aug 2026$133full dayFull137-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2023$149full dayVacancies116-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026$143.06-$146.16full dayVacancies67-

Other care in Altona

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Altona
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 Dec 2024$81.38full dayFull80-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull80-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$98.10full dayFull80-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025$90full dayFull75-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Altona?

The median published full-day fee in Altona is $185.80, with published full-day fees running $183 to $189. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Altona have vacancies?

9 of the 13 centres reporting near Altona currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Altona?

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