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Childcare in Eltham, VIC

Every centre we hold in Eltham 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
18
11 in Eltham + 7 nearby
Median full day, Eltham
$158
$165 across the area
Most centres charge
$155-$173
the middle 80% across the area, 6 of 11 priced here
NQS standing
5 Exceeding · 4 Meeting
2 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 6
as last reported
Approved places
563
across Eltham

In Eltham

11 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Eltham
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 Feb 2025$187.92full dayVacancies92-
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Exceedingrated May 2023$156.30full dayFull77-
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Meetingrated Apr 2023$155full dayFull41-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2024$158full dayFull47-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
EthmanEltham
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$166.15-$175.70full dayVacancies120-
House Of ClassiqueEltham
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Exceedingrated May 2023$152full dayFull60-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-

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 Eltham

7 centres nearby

Research

next door · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Research
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 Jul 2023$173.32full dayVacancies91-
Green BumsResearch
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$171.50full dayFull100-

Eltham North

about 1 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Eltham North
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 Jun 2024$161full dayFull84-
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Meetingrated Jul 2024was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$165full dayFull120-

Other care in Eltham

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Eltham
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 2023Not publishedFee not publishedFull165-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024was Exceeding$100full dayFull104-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024$68.41full dayFull67-
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Meetingrated Aug 2026$70full dayFull95-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Eltham?

The median published full-day fee in Eltham is $158, with published full-day fees running $152 to $187.92. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Eltham have vacancies?

3 of the 10 centres reporting near Eltham currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Eltham?

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