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Childcare in Lilydale, VIC

Every centre we hold in Lilydale 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
23
10 in Lilydale + 13 nearby
Median full day, Lilydale
$159
$159 across the area
Most centres charge
$144-$176
the middle 80% across the area, 8 of 10 priced here
NQS standing
2 Exceeding · 7 Meeting
1 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
2 of 8
as last reported
Approved places
795
across Lilydale

In Lilydale

10 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Lilydale
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 Nov 2025$147full dayFull48-
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Meetingrated Aug 2026$173.50full dayFull122-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026$159full dayFull64-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025$72.50-$150full dayFull89-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$143.75full dayFull38-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2025▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-
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Meetingrated Nov 2022$155full dayVacancies156-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$159full dayVacancies110-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$163full dayFull110-

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 Lilydale

13 centres nearby

Mount Evelyn

about 3.7 km · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Mount Evelyn
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 Apr 2024$162full dayFull78-
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$157.50full dayVacancies66-
Fernhill PreschoolMount Evelyn
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Meetingrated Jul 2024▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$151-$154full dayVacancies108-
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Meetingrated Dec 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported56-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported24-

Chirnside Park

about 4.5 km · 6 centres
Childcare centres in Chirnside Park
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 Sep 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported55-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2023$175.65full dayVacancies74-
Oxley KidsChirnside Park
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Meetingrated Nov 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull235-
Paddingtons Kinder & Child CareChirnside Park
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$178.20full dayFull110-

Other care in Lilydale

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Lilydale
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 Dec 2025$110.50full dayVacancies30-
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Meetingrated May 2025▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull60-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023was Exceeding$103.30full dayVacancies34-

Questions

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How much does childcare cost in Lilydale?

The median published full-day fee in Lilydale is $159, with published full-day fees running $72.50 to $173.50. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Lilydale have vacancies?

5 of the 14 centres reporting near Lilydale currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Lilydale?

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