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Childcare in St Albans, VIC

Every centre we hold in St Albans 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
19
every approved centre in St Albans
Median full day, St Albans
$154
$154 across the area
Most centres charge
$110-$175
the middle 80% across the area, 10 of 19 priced here
NQS standing
5 Exceeding · 11 Meeting
3 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
4 of 10
as last reported
Approved places
1,275
across St Albans

In St Albans

19 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in St Albans
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 Feb 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported32-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2025$141.40full dayVacancies68-
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Exceedingrated May 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Sep 2025was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$145full dayFull91-
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Meetingrated Jul 2026was Exceeding$154full dayVacancies131-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$167.60-$172.84full dayFull130-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$110full dayFull60-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025$140full dayFull100-
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Exceedingrated Jun 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported60-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025$75-$120full dayFull34-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$182.65full dayVacancies120-
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Meetingrated Oct 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$175.30full dayVacancies94-
St Albans Turkish Community Child Care CentreSt Albans
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
St Albans West KindergartenSt Albans
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated May 2025$162full dayFull67-
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Exceedingrated May 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-

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 St Albans

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Other care in St Albans
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 Feb 2025$86full dayFull45-
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Meetingrated Jan 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull60-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedFull50-
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Exceedingrated Mar 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull75-
Play Time Family Day Care ServicesSt Albans
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Oct 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated Sep 2025was Exceeding$42full dayFull45-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026$72full dayFull45-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025$75full dayFull50-
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Meetingrated Jun 2025$81.15full dayFull24-
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Meetingrated May 2026$71.50full dayFull24-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in St Albans?

The median published full-day fee in St Albans is $154, with published full-day fees running $75 to $182.65. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near St Albans have vacancies?

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

What is the highest-rated childcare near St Albans?

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