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Childcare quality in Collaroy (2097)

Collaroy (2097) is part of the Northern Beaches 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.

Collaroy Lifestyle

Childcare in Collaroy

Within 2 km of suburb centroid · ACECQA National Register · April 2026
Approved services
15
within 2 km of centroid
Meeting or exceeding NQS
93%
Majority of services meet the national quality standard.
Places per child
i
—
Higher is easier to find a spot.
NQS rating distribution
15 services in band
Exceeding National Quality Standard2 · 13%
Meeting National Quality Standard12 · 80%
Working Towards National Quality Standard1 · 7%
Nearest 3
service · band · places · distance
Wheeler Heights Oshc
In postcode
OSHCMeeting90 places
MindChamps Early Learning @ Wheeler Heights
In postcode
Long day careMeeting48 places
St Rose Kids Club
In postcode
OSHCMeeting40 places
Source: ACECQA National Register (CC BY). Daily updates. Places-per-child uses ABS Census 2021.

Childcare availability in Collaroy 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 Collaroy 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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