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Childcare in Strathmore, VIC

Every centre we hold in Strathmore 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 Strathmore + 22 nearby
Median full day, Strathmore
$175
$178.70 across the area
Most centres charge
$160-$194
the middle 80% across the area, 1 of 4 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 3 Meeting
Reporting vacancies
1 of 1
as last reported
Approved places
172
across Strathmore

In Strathmore

4 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

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

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Childcare centres in Strathmore
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 Jun 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026$175-$182full dayVacancies81-
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Meetingrated Oct 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported33-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025was ExceedingNot 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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Around Strathmore

22 centres nearby

Essendon North

next door · 4 centres
Childcare centres in Essendon 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
Essendon Kids Nursery & KindergartenEssendon North
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated May 2024$190.96-$192.01full dayFull140-
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Exceedingrated Dec 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-
Villa BambiniEssendon North
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Meetingrated Apr 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported92-

Essendon Fields

about 1 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Essendon Fields
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 2024▲ was Working Towards$193.60full dayVacancies120-

Essendon

about 2.4 km · 17 centres
Childcare centres in Essendon
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 Sep 2023was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported31-
ButtonbabyEssendon
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jan 2025$190.50full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Apr 2026was Exceeding$154full dayVacancies93-
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Meetingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported66-
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Exceedingrated May 2025$196full dayVacancies140-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024was Exceeding$194.37-$196.85full dayVacancies131-
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Exceedingrated May 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported44-
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Meetingrated Jun 2023$175-$182full dayVacancies85-
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Meetingrated Dec 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported99-
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Meetingrated Apr 2024▲ was Working Towards$160full dayFull40-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025$166.70-$198.80full dayVacancies88-
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Exceedingrated Feb 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024▲ was Working Towards$178.70full dayVacancies82-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported90-
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Meetingrated Jan 2026$172full dayFull124-
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Exceedingrated Mar 2026Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported100-

Other care in Strathmore

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Strathmore
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 Jan 2025Not publishedFee not publishedFull--
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$78.43full dayFull80-
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Meetingrated Jun 2026was Exceeding$76.66full dayFull90-
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Meetingrated Dec 2024$81.42full dayFull75-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Strathmore?

The median published full-day fee in Strathmore is $175. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Strathmore have vacancies?

9 of the 12 centres reporting near Strathmore currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Strathmore?

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