Every centre we hold in Docklands 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.
Every childcare centre in Docklands first, then nearby suburbs closest first (A-Z within each area).
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceedingrated Jul 2023 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 66 | - | |
Gowrie Victoria The HarbourDocklands Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2023 | $196.50full day | Vacancies | 161 | - |
| Working Towardsrated Jun 2026was Meeting | $187full day | Vacancies | 130 | - | |
| Meetingrated Jul 2026 | $206full day | Vacancies | 125 | - | |
Night Nannies Caravel LaneDocklands Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Trustee For The Little Assets Wtc Unit Trust TheDocklands Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not 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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See my market free| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Haileybury City Early Learning CentreWest Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Dec 2025 | $171.25full day | Full | 44 | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jumbo Early EducationSouth Wharf Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Jumbo South WharfSouth Wharf Claim | Exceedingrated Feb 2026 | $179full day | Vacancies | 70 | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barring Djinang KindergartenSouthbank Claim | Exceedingrated Sep 2023 | $168.50full day | Full | 44 | - |
City Kids Early Learning CentreSouthbank Claim | Meetingrated Aug 2025 | $184.50full day | Vacancies | 123 | - |
| Meetingrated Jul 2023 | $172.50-$208.80full day | Vacancies | 87 | - | |
| Meetingrated Dec 2023▲ was Working Towards | $165.88full day | Vacancies | 50 | - | |
Only About Children SouthbankSouthbank Claim | Meetingrated Dec 2025 | $195.70-$205.70full day | Vacancies | 112 | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goodstart Early Learning North MelbourneNorth Melbourne Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2023 | $176.27-$191.99full day | Vacancies | 102 | - |
| Exceedingrated Jul 2023 | $159.70full day | Vacancies | 106 | - | |
North Melbourne Childrens CentreNorth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Sep 2023 | $159.70full day | Vacancies | 49 | - |
St Catherine's Early Education CentreNorth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Oct 2025 | $163full day | Vacancies | 73 | - |
St Mary's KindergartenNorth Melbourne Claim | Meetingrated May 2026was Exceeding | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 50 | - |
| Centre | NQS 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 fee | VacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting. | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Montessori Kids Family Day CareDocklands Claim | Working Towardsrated Jun 2026 | Not publishedFee not published | Full | - | - |
TeamKids - Docklands PrimaryDocklands Claim | Meetingrated Aug 2026 | $74.44full day | Full | 118 | - |