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Childcare in Macleod, VIC

Every centre we hold in Macleod 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
26
4 in Macleod + 22 nearby
Median full day, Macleod
$166.28
$166.52 across the area
Most centres charge
$155-$192
the middle 80% across the area, 3 of 4 priced here
NQS standing
2 Exceeding · 2 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
0 of 3
as last reported
Approved places
309
across Macleod

In Macleod

4 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Macleod
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 2022$150full dayFull122-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$171.60full dayFull92-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported51-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024▲ was Meeting$166.28full dayFull44-

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 Macleod

22 centres nearby

Yallambie

next door · 2 centres
Childcare centres in Yallambie
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 Aug 2023$196.10-$202.50full dayVacancies61-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported56-

Watsonia North

about 1.5 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Watsonia 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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Meetingrated Dec 2023$181.50full dayVacancies132-

Watsonia

about 1.6 km · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Watsonia
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 Oct 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$161.30-$172.06full dayVacancies92-
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Meetingrated May 2025$171.58-$178.58full dayFull88-
Knight Street Occasional Child Care Centre IncWatsonia
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Nov 2024$155full dayVacancies100-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2022Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-

Viewbank

about 2.2 km · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Viewbank
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
Viewbank Child Care CentreViewbank
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Sep 2024$164full dayFull110-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported27-
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Exceedingrated Sep 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported49-

Rosanna

about 2.4 km · 8 centres
Childcare centres in Rosanna
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
All About BabyRosanna
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Mar 2024$179.49full dayVacancies115-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023▲ was Working Towards$166.52-$169.65full dayVacancies100-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024$161.10-$172.34full dayVacancies118-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported52-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$160full dayVacancies130-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024$191.60-$197.80full dayVacancies91-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$186full dayVacancies63-

Other care in Macleod

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Macleod
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 May 2024$74.11full dayFull24-
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Meetingrated Jul 2023Not publishedFee not publishedFull120-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Macleod?

The median published full-day fee in Macleod is $166.28, with published full-day fees running $150 to $171.60. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Macleod have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Macleod?

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