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Childcare quality in Riverwood (2210)

ACECQA NQS ratings for childcare centres near Riverwood (2210) 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 Riverwood

Within 2 km of suburb centroid · ACECQA National Register · April 2026
Approved services
31
within 2 km of centroid
Meeting or exceeding NQS
90%
Majority of services meet the national quality standard.
Places per child
i
—
Higher is easier to find a spot.
NQS rating distribution
31 services in band
Exceeding National Quality Standard7 · 23%
Meeting National Quality Standard21 · 68%
Working Towards National Quality Standard3 · 10%
Nearest 3
service · band · places · distance
Attunga Cottage Children's Centre
In postcode
Long day careExceeding29 places
Riverwood Public School Preschool
In postcode
Preschool / kindergartenMeeting20 places
SDN Riverwood Children's Education and Care Centre
In postcode
Long day careExceeding60 places
Source: ACECQA National Register (CC BY). Daily updates. Places-per-child uses ABS Census 2021.

Childcare availability in Riverwood 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 Riverwood 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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