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Childcare in Melton, VIC

Every centre we hold in Melton 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
24
19 in Melton + 5 nearby
Median full day, Melton
$160
$158.28 across the area
Most centres charge
$120-$173
the middle 80% across the area, 12 of 19 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 14 Meeting
4 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
8 of 12
as last reported
Approved places
1,480
across Melton

In Melton

19 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Melton
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 2026$138full dayFull94-
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Meetingrated Oct 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported68-
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Meetingrated Jun 2025$172.85full dayVacancies100-
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Meetingrated Jul 2023▲ was Working Towards$156.62-$166.71full dayVacancies120-
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Meetingrated Jul 2024$158.28-$162.64full dayVacancies75-
IlittleMelton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jun 2025was Exceeding$158.60full dayVacancies128-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$160full dayVacancies128-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025▲ was Working Towards$158full dayFull100-
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Meetingrated Jun 2025$152full dayVacancies71-
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Exceedingrated Apr 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$173.45full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Jul 2024$173.45full dayVacancies110-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025$162full dayFull106-
My Little Angels BoutiqueMelton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Offspring Crafts & Early LearningMelton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
Offspring EducationMelton
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated May 2025$166.70full dayFull88-
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Meetingrated May 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported142-

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 Melton

5 centres nearby

Melton West

next door · 5 centres
Childcare centres in Melton 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
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Meetingrated Aug 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025▲ was Working Towards$120full dayFull63-
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Excellentrated May 2024▲ was Working Towards$100full dayFull120-
Sunkids Children's Centre Melton WestMelton West
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated May 2025$135full dayFull92-

Other care in Melton

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Melton
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 2023$70full dayFull91-
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Working Towardsrated Aug 2025was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedVacancies--
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Working Towardsrated Jan 2025was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedVacancies--

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Melton?

The median published full-day fee in Melton is $160, with published full-day fees running $138 to $173.45. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Melton have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near Melton?

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