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Childcare quality in Edgecliff (2027)

Edgecliff (2027) is part of the Woollahra local government area. Access to quality childcare is one of the top-five lifestyle factors cited by families buying in Sydney, and NQS ratings are the most reliable public indicator of service quality available. The ratings shown are sourced from the ACECQA national register and reflect the most recent assessment for each service.

Edgecliff Lifestyle

Childcare in Edgecliff

Within 2 km of suburb centroid · ACECQA National Register · April 2026
Approved services
16
within 2 km of centroid
Meeting or exceeding NQS
94%
Majority of services meet the national quality standard.
Places per child
i
—
Higher is easier to find a spot.
NQS rating distribution
16 services in band
Exceeding National Quality Standard3 · 19%
Meeting National Quality Standard12 · 75%
Working Towards National Quality Standard1 · 6%
Nearest 3
service · band · places · distance
St Mark's Preschool (Darling Point)
In postcode
Preschool / kindergartenMeeting22 places
Thumbelina Edgecliff Day Care Centre
In postcode
Long day careMeeting33 places
Ascham School TheirCare
In postcode
OSHCMeeting88 places
Source: ACECQA National Register (CC BY). Daily updates. Places-per-child uses ABS Census 2021.

Childcare availability in Edgecliff is as important as quality. Even an Exceeding-rated service is of no use if there is a 12-to-18-month waitlist. For families planning to buy in Edgecliff and who need childcare within a specific timeframe, contact your preferred centres directly to check wait times. NQS ratings are publicly available, but waitlist positions are managed by each centre individually.

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