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Childcare in Cairnlea, VIC

Every centre we hold in Cairnlea 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
20
4 in Cairnlea + 16 nearby
Median full day, Cairnlea
$189.20
$164.48 across the area
Most centres charge
$127-$196
the middle 80% across the area, 3 of 4 priced here
NQS standing
4 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
1 of 3
as last reported
Approved places
376
across Cairnlea

In Cairnlea

4 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Cairnlea
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 Jul 2023$130full dayFull130-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Jan 2025$195.50full dayFull116-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023$189.20full dayVacancies100-

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Around Cairnlea

16 centres nearby

Deer Park

next door · 6 centres
Childcare centres in Deer Park
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 2023▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated May 2026$149full dayVacancies151-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2023▲ was Meeting$164.48-$168.96full dayVacancies56-
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Exceedingrated Jan 2024▲ was Meeting$127full dayVacancies93-
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Meetingrated Feb 2024$178full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported33-

Burnside

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Burnside
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$164.48-$170.09full dayVacancies90-

Caroline Springs

next door · 9 centres
Childcare centres in Caroline Springs
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 2023$160full dayFull63-
Brookside PreschoolCaroline Springs
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Exceedingrated Jun 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported33-
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Meetingrated Sep 2024$154-$159full dayVacancies124-
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Working Towardsrated Mar 2025$153-$154.50full dayFull120-
Creekside KindergartenCaroline Springs
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Exceedingrated Oct 2024▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024▲ was Working Towards$120-$150full dayFull74-
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Meetingrated Jun 2025$174full dayFull133-
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Meetingrated Jan 2026▲ was Working Towards$199.50full dayVacancies98-
Springside KindergartenCaroline Springs
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported88-

Other care in Cairnlea

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Cairnlea
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$41.12full dayFull79-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$140full dayFull--

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Cairnlea?

The median published full-day fee in Cairnlea is $189.20, with published full-day fees running $130 to $195.50. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Cairnlea have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Cairnlea?

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