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Childcare quality in Lakemba (2195)

ACECQA NQS ratings for childcare centres near Lakemba (2195) 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 Lakemba

Within 2 km of suburb centroid · ACECQA National Register · April 2026
Approved services
60
within 2 km of centroid
Meeting or exceeding NQS
93%
Majority of services meet the national quality standard.
Places per child
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Higher is easier to find a spot.
NQS rating distribution
60 services in band
Exceeding National Quality Standard4 · 7%
Meeting National Quality Standard52 · 87%
Working Towards National Quality Standard4 · 7%
Nearest 3
service · band · places · distance
Kids World Child Care Centre
In postcode
Long day careMeeting29 places
Colonial Pre-School and Child Care Centre - Lakemba
0.4 km
Long day careMeeting45 places
Koorana Croydon St Pre School
0.4 km
Preschool / kindergartenMeeting24 places
Source: ACECQA National Register (CC BY). Daily updates. Places-per-child uses ABS Census 2021.

Childcare availability in Lakemba 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 Lakemba 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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