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Childcare in Footscray, VIC

Every centre we hold in Footscray 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
17
9 in Footscray + 8 nearby
Median full day, Footscray
$162.50
$170 across the area
Most centres charge
$154-$200
the middle 80% across the area, 8 of 9 priced here
NQS standing
4 Exceeding · 3 Meeting
2 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
6 of 9
as last reported
Approved places
681
across Footscray

In Footscray

9 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Footscray
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 May 2023▲ was Meeting$162.50full dayVacancies68-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026$140full dayFull75-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$170full dayFull90-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$155full dayVacancies50-
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Exceedingrated May 2023Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies47-
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Exceedingrated Mar 2025$162.10-$165.60full dayVacancies127-
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Meetingrated Jul 2023$199.50full dayVacancies100-
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Meetingrated Sep 2026$154full dayFull54-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$174full dayVacancies70-

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 Footscray

8 centres nearby

Yarraville

about 1.8 km · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Yarraville
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 Dec 2024▲ was Meeting$187full dayVacancies165-
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Exceedingrated Feb 2025▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Exceedingrated Oct 2025$174.22full dayFull66-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023$200.30full dayVacancies80-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported34-

Kensington

about 2.2 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Kensington
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 Dec 2025$169full dayFull166-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2022$205.45full dayVacancies92-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$165full dayVacancies45-

Other care in Footscray

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Footscray
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 Jun 2026$82.42full dayFull75-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$49full dayFull80-
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Meetingrated Jan 2026▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated Oct 2025▲ was Working Towards$71.50full dayFull46-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$78.67full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull--

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Footscray?

The median published full-day fee in Footscray is $162.50, with published full-day fees running $140 to $199.50. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Footscray have vacancies?

10 of the 15 centres reporting near Footscray currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Footscray?

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