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Childcare in Donvale, VIC

Every centre we hold in Donvale 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
22
5 in Donvale + 17 nearby
Median full day, Donvale
$191
$184 across the area
Most centres charge
$143-$192
the middle 80% across the area, 3 of 5 priced here
NQS standing
3 Exceeding · 2 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
0 of 3
as last reported
Approved places
420
across Donvale

In Donvale

5 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Donvale
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 Nov 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported44-
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Exceedingrated May 2026▲ was Meeting$191full dayFull103-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$145-$180full dayFull95-
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Meetingrated Nov 2024$191.90full dayFull150-

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 Donvale

17 centres nearby

Doncaster East

about 2.2 km · 17 centres
Childcare centres in Doncaster East
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
ACE Child Care CentreDoncaster East
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Meetingrated Oct 2025$184-$189full dayFull34-
Bambini Milgate ELCDoncaster East
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$166.70-$172.90full dayVacancies92-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies61-
Catjump PreschoolDoncaster East
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Meetingrated May 2025was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2023$143full dayFull48-
Deep Creek PreschoolDoncaster East
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Meetingrated Jun 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported26-
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Exceedingrated May 2023$188.05-$193.67full dayVacancies74-
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Exceedingrated May 2024▲ was Meeting$184.43-$187.32full dayVacancies115-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported27-
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Meetingrated Feb 2026$200.85full dayVacancies70-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023$178full dayVacancies48-
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Meetingrated Aug 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported36-
Pines LearningDoncaster East
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$71.75full dayFull30-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported50-

Other care in Donvale

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Donvale
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 2024Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies34-
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Meetingrated May 2023$79.37full dayVacancies64-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024$93.28full dayVacancies45-
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Meetingrated Aug 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull45-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Donvale?

The median published full-day fee in Donvale is $191, with published full-day fees running $145 to $191.90. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Donvale have vacancies?

6 of the 12 centres reporting near Donvale currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Donvale?

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