Every centre we hold in Southbank 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.
Every childcare centre in Southbank first, then nearby suburbs closest first (A-Z within each area).
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barring Djinang KindergartenSouthbank Claim | Exceedingrated Sep 2023 | $168.50full day | Full | 44 | - |
City Kids Early Learning CentreSouthbank Claim | Meetingrated Aug 2025 | $184.50full day | Vacancies | 123 | - |
| Meetingrated Jul 2023 | $172.50-$208.80full day | Vacancies | 87 | - | |
| Meetingrated Dec 2023▲ was Working Towards | $165.88full day | Vacancies | 50 | - | |
Only About Children SouthbankSouthbank Claim | Meetingrated Dec 2025 | $195.70-$205.70full day | Vacancies | 112 | - |
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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See my market free| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jumbo Early EducationSouth Wharf Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Jumbo South WharfSouth Wharf Claim | Exceedingrated Feb 2026 | $179full day | Vacancies | 70 | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ABC Developmental Learning Centre South MelbourneSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Apple Blossoms Early Learning South MelbourneSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Apr 2025▲ was Meeting | $179full day | Full | 52 | - |
Childrens Garden KindercareSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Mar 2023 | $195-$205full day | Full | 82 | - |
Clarendon Children's Centre Co-opSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Nov 2024 | $180full day | Full | 40 | - |
Clarendon Childrens CentreSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Coventry Children's CentreSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Jan 2024 | $168.50full day | Full | 60 | - |
Covertry Childrens CentreSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Guardian Childcare & Education South MelbourneSouth Melbourne Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2024 | $207.59-$210.54full day | Vacancies | 104 | - |
KU Children's ServicesSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Lilian Cannam KindergartenSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Nov 2025 | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | 67 | - |
Mummy On The GoSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Nido Early School Albert ParkSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Only About Children South MelbourneSouth Melbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Apr 2024 | $199.50-$204full day | Vacancies | 90 | 4.5★ |
Young Melbourne Child CareSouth Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ABCDE KindergartenMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Adoption AustraliaMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Alfred Child Care CentreMelbourne Claim | Meetingrated Jan 2024 | Not publishedFee not published | Vacancies | 60 | - |
ArenaMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
ArtPlayMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Aurora Early Education QVMelbourne Claim | Meetingrated Jun 2025 | $203full day | Full | 84 | - |
Australian Education TrustMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Baby BjornMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Baby-Nursery-Decor.com.auMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
CenITexMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Chubba ChubMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Egg gpoMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Express from HeavenMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Future KnowledgeMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
GeniusMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| Meetingrated Dec 2025 | $191.42-$198.16full day | Vacancies | 88 | - | |
| Meetingrated Dec 2025 | $192.54-$201.52full day | Vacancies | 85 | - | |
| Meetingrated Oct 2025 | $199full day | Vacancies | 104 | - | |
| Meetingrated Sep 2024 | $177.50-$189full day | Full | 138 | - | |
Kids on CollinsMelbourne Claim | Meetingrated Jan 2026 | $204full day | Full | 178 | - |
| Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards | $158.15full day | Vacancies | 55 | - | |
KU Children's ServicesMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
MAVMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Melbourne City Child Care & KindergartenMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Mummy.Baby.BlankyMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
MZ kids Wear & Swimwear Manufacturer Co., Ltd.Melbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
NewleaseMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Online Discount ShopMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Only About Children Melbourne CentralMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Parent SolutionsMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Pronto PramMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
QV Children's CentreMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Raising ChildrenMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Ripe Maternity WearMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
SaltaMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Sentia Early LearningMelbourne Claim | Exceedingrated Nov 2022▲ was Meeting | $205full day | Vacancies | 124 | - |
Stepping Stone Children's BoutiqueMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
SunkidsMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Sunkids Children's Centre Collins StMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Super Store Retail Pty LtdMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
The Multicultural HubMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
Woodlands St Kilda RoadMelbourne Claim | Working Towardsrated Oct 2024was Meeting | $196full day | Full | 140 | - |
Yummy MumMelbourne Claim | Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed | Not publishedFee not published | Not reportedVacancy not reported | - | - |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Melbourne OSHClubSouthbank Claim | Exceedingrated Aug 2023▲ was Meeting | $82.87full day | Vacancies | 100 | - |