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Childcare quality in Randwick (2031)

ACECQA NQS ratings for childcare centres near Randwick (2031) are a proxy for the quality of early childhood education and care available to families in the area. Ratings are publicly available, mandatory for all approved childcare providers, and updated after each assessment visit (which typically occurs every three to five years for a service with a good compliance history).

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Childcare in Randwick

Within 2 km of suburb centroid · ACECQA National Register · April 2026

Approved services
53
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
53 services in band
Exceeding National Quality Standard10 · 19%
Meeting National Quality Standard37 · 70%
Working Towards National Quality Standard3 · 6%
Not yet rated3 · 6%

Nearest 3
service · band · places · distance
The Kornmehl Centre
In postcode
Preschool / kindergartenExceeding60 places
Randwick Oosh
In postcode
OSHCExceeding400 places
Paisley Park Early Learning Centre Randwick
In postcode
Long day careMeeting160 places
Source: ACECQA National Register (CC BY). Daily updates. Places-per-child uses ABS Census 2021.

Childcare availability in Randwick 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 Randwick 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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