Childcare in Lara, VIC

Every centre we hold in Lara 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

every approved centre in Lara

Median full day, Lara

$171.30

$171.30 across the area

Most centres charge

too few published fees here to give a range (6 of 9)

NQS standing

2 Exceeding · 6 Meeting · 1 Working Towards

Reporting vacancies

2 of 6

as last reported

Approved places

932

across Lara

In Lara

9 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Lara
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	Google
Busy Bees at LaraLara Claim	Meetingrated Jul 2025	$171.30-$177.70full day	Vacancies	103	-
Flinders KindergartenLara Claim	Exceedingrated Dec 2023	Not publishedFee not published	Not reportedVacancy not reported	33	-
Goodstart Early Learning LaraLara Claim	Exceedingrated Dec 2023▲ was Meeting	$174.02-$186.37full day	Vacancies	122	-
Jenny's ELC LaraLara Claim	Meetingrated Mar 2025	$166.19-$171.40full day	Full	140	-
Journey Early Learning Centre - LaraLara Claim	Meetingrated Sep 2025	$168.22-$171.39full day	Full	152	-
Kidscape Early Learning Centre LaraLara Claim	Working Towardsrated Dec 2024was Meeting	$157.50full day	Full	131	-
Lara KindergartenLara Claim	Meetingrated Oct 2023	Not publishedFee not published	Not reportedVacancy not reported	33	-
Lara Lake Community PreschoolLara Claim	Meetingrated Dec 2024was Exceeding	Not publishedFee not published	Not reportedVacancy not reported	88	-
Story House Early Learning LaraLara Claim	Meetingrated Aug 2026	$179.40full day	Full	130	-

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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Other care in Lara

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Other care in Lara
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	Google
Kelly Club OSHC St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolLara Claim	Meetingrated Mar 2026	$120full day	Full	60	-
Lara Lake PS TheirCareLara Claim	Meetingrated Apr 2024	$77.44full day	Full	80	-
Lara PS TheirCareLara Claim	Meetingrated Sep 2024	$83.36full day	Full	43	-
Wyndham Early Learning Family Day CareLara Claim	Meetingrated Jul 2026	Not publishedFee not published	Full	-	-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Lara?

The median published full-day fee in Lara is $171.30, with published full-day fees running $157.50 to $179.40. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Lara have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Lara?

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