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Childcare in Geelong, VIC

Every centre we hold in Geelong 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
21
9 in Geelong + 12 nearby
Median full day, Geelong
$159
$165.66 across the area
Most centres charge
$150-$179
the middle 80% across the area, 2 of 9 priced here
NQS standing
2 Meeting
7 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 2
as last reported
Approved places
156
across Geelong

In Geelong

9 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Geelong
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
ABC Developmental Learning Centre NewtownGeelong
Claim
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Meetingrated Dec 2025$159-$168full dayVacancies53-
Austin Group LimitedGeelong
Claim
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Bay City Early Learning Centre & KindergartenGeelong
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Committee for Geelong IncGeelong
Claim
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Early Days Child Care & Learning CentreGeelong
Claim
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Meetingrated May 2025was Exceeding$151.25full dayVacancies103-
UberTweenGeelong
Claim
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Western Victoria Primary Health NetworkGeelong
Claim
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot 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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Around Geelong

12 centres nearby

South Geelong

next door · 1 centre
Childcare centres in South Geelong
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
Meetingrated Aug 2025$150full dayFull99-

Geelong West

about 2.1 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Geelong West
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
Meetingrated Dec 2023was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported68-
Meetingrated Jun 2025$188.30full dayVacancies136-
One World For Children Geelong WestGeelong West
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--

Manifold Heights

about 2.6 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Manifold Heights
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
Meetingrated Mar 2025$165.66-$170.41full dayVacancies109-

Nundah

about 2.8 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Nundah
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
Meetingrated Nov 2023was Exceeding$176.20-$181.60full dayVacancies137-

Herne Hill

about 3 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in Herne Hill
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
Geelong West Occasional CareHerne Hill
Claim
Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Meetingrated Dec 2023$177.75-$183.80full dayVacancies116-
Meetingrated Dec 2023was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported32-

East Geelong

about 3.5 km · 3 centres
Childcare centres in East Geelong
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
Exceedingrated Feb 2024$130full dayFull150-
Meetingrated Dec 2023$178.51-$184.12full dayVacancies67-
Meetingrated Oct 2023was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported36-

Other care in Geelong

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Geelong
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
Meetingrated Aug 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull50-
Meetingrated Jun 2025$75.54full dayFull51-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Geelong?

The median published full-day fee in Geelong is $159, with published full-day fees running $151.25 to $159. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Geelong have vacancies?

7 of the 9 centres reporting near Geelong currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Geelong?

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