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Childcare quality in Parramatta (2150)

ACECQA NQS ratings for childcare centres near Parramatta (2150) 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 Parramatta

Within 2 km of suburb centroid · ACECQA National Register · April 2026
Approved services
45
within 2 km of centroid
Meeting or exceeding NQS
91%
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
45 services in band
Exceeding National Quality Standard2 · 4%
Meeting National Quality Standard37 · 82%
Working Towards National Quality Standard4 · 9%
Not yet rated2 · 4%
Nearest 3
service · band · places · distance
Baulkham Hills Family Day Care
In postcode
OtherMeeting—
Jubilee Park Child Care Centre
In postcode
Long day careMeeting42 places
Parramatta Preparatory School Early Learning Centre
In postcode
Long day careMeeting28 places
Source: ACECQA National Register (CC BY). Daily updates. Places-per-child uses ABS Census 2021.

Childcare availability in Parramatta 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 Parramatta 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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