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Childcare in Cheltenham, VIC

Every centre we hold in Cheltenham 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
31
15 in Cheltenham + 16 nearby
Median full day, Cheltenham
$167.18
$167.18 across the area
Most centres charge
$154-$181
the middle 80% across the area, 11 of 15 priced here
NQS standing
6 Exceeding · 8 Meeting
1 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
6 of 11
as last reported
Approved places
1,087
across Cheltenham

In Cheltenham

15 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Cheltenham
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 2023▲ was Working Towards$165.25full dayVacancies118-
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Meetingrated May 2025$178full dayFull124-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2026▲ was Meeting$160.15full dayFull47-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Meetingrated Sep 2023$172.89-$181.88full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$169full dayVacancies75-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported50-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026was Exceeding$186.20-$191.20full dayVacancies86-
Prestige Inhome CareCheltenham
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jun 2023$125full dayVacancies60-
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Meetingrated May 2024$170.20-$177.10full dayFull108-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025$167.18-$167.48full dayVacancies120-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2024$154-$168full dayFull60-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025$154full dayFull23-

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 Cheltenham

16 centres nearby

Heatherton

about 2.1 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Heatherton
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
Azalea Wholesale NurseryHeatherton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Mentone

about 2.2 km · 15 centres
Childcare centres in Mentone
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 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
Australian Turkish Association Child Care CentreMentone
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$160full dayVacancies40-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026$166.50full dayFull94-
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Meetingrated May 2023$170.65-$176.82full dayVacancies104-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$181.31-$185.80full dayVacancies60-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023$202.57-$203.83full dayVacancies115-
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Working Towardsrated Jan 2026was Meeting$157full dayFull23-
Koala SecuritiesMentone
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Maypole Junior Boutique TheMentone
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jun 2025Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies117-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported69-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported100-
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Meetingrated Mar 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull34-
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Exceedingrated Jan 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-

Other care in Cheltenham

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Cheltenham
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 2023Not publishedFee not publishedFull98-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2024▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedVacancies--
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Meetingrated Aug 2026$93.63full dayFull40-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025▲ was Working Towards$71.51full dayFull24-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024$85.84full dayFull60-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024$80.39full dayFull60-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Cheltenham?

The median published full-day fee in Cheltenham is $167.18, with published full-day fees running $125 to $186.20. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Cheltenham have vacancies?

11 of the 19 centres reporting near Cheltenham currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Cheltenham?

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