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Childcare in Carlton, VIC

Every centre we hold in Carlton 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
25
9 in Carlton + 16 nearby
Median full day, Carlton
$192.70
$166 across the area
Most centres charge
$157-$193
the middle 80% across the area, 6 of 9 priced here
NQS standing
6 Exceeding · 1 Meeting
2 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
4 of 7
as last reported
Approved places
492
across Carlton

In Carlton

9 centres · refreshed 3 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Carlton
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
CcusaCarlton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Feb 2026$187-$207.85full dayFull97-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2024▲ was Meeting$184.50full dayVacancies99-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2024▲ was Meeting$184.50full dayVacancies99-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025$207.79-$210.21full dayVacancies60-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2024$192.70full dayFull48-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2024$192.70full dayFull48-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2026Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies41-
Victorian Adoption Network For Information & Self HelpCarlton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

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 Carlton

16 centres nearby

Melbourne University

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Melbourne University
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
yorkie puppyMelbourne University
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Fitzroy

about 1.1 km · 15 centres
Childcare centres in Fitzroy
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 2023$157.70-$157.75full dayFull68-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023$157.70-$157.75full dayFull68-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023$157.70-$157.75full dayFull68-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023$157.70-$157.75full dayFull68-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2024▲ was Meeting$156.98full dayVacancies109-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2024▲ was Meeting$156.98full dayVacancies109-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2024▲ was Meeting$156.98full dayVacancies109-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2024▲ was Meeting$156.98full dayVacancies109-
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Exceedingrated May 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported44-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2023$166full dayFull25-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2023$166full dayFull25-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2023$166full dayFull25-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2023$166full dayFull25-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024was Exceeding$160.50-$169full dayFull57-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024was Exceeding$160.50-$169full dayFull57-

Other care in Carlton

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Carlton
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 Oct 2025$77.17full dayVacancies80-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Carlton?

The median published full-day fee in Carlton is $192.70, with published full-day fees running $184.50 to $207.79. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Carlton have vacancies?

8 of the 21 centres reporting near Carlton currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Carlton?

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