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2026 rankings VIC

50 Best Childcare Centres
in Melbourne

Compare the top 50 childcare centres in Melbourne, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.

Data as of 26 September 2026 · 26,604 Google reviews across 869 listed businesses

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Top 50 Childcare Centres in Melbourne, VIC

1–50 of 869

The shortlist

Kip Brunswick Dog Daycare (4.9 stars from 250 Google reviews), Shichida Early Learning Centre at Doncaster (4.9 stars from 207 Google reviews) and input health hub (4.8 stars from 238 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Melbourne childcare centres ranking.

Compare the review count alongside each rating. Ask the business about your job, location and preferred dates before booking.

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Ratings and reviews

How do childcare centres in Melbourne compare?

The 869 childcare centres listed on LocalLocal in Melbourne have 26,604 Google reviews in total. Their median rating is 4.8 stars. The median review count is 21.

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What should you ask childcare centres in Melbourne?

Ask childcare centres in Melbourne about the scope, availability and charges before you book.

  • Describe the work you need and confirm the business serves your address.
  • Ask about availability and the experience or qualifications relevant to the job.
  • Compare the written scope and charges before you book.

Questions about childcare centres in Melbourne

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Which childcare centres lead LocalLocal's Melbourne ranking?

Kip Brunswick Dog Daycare (4.9 stars from 250 Google reviews); Shichida Early Learning Centre at Doncaster (4.9 stars from 207 Google reviews); input health hub (4.8 stars from 238 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Melbourne childcare centres list. These ratings and review counts were recorded 26 September 2026. Confirm current availability with the business.

How does LocalLocal rank childcare centres in Melbourne?

LocalLocal ranks childcare centres by its published score: up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Ties use star rating and review count, followed by a stable business identifier.

How many childcare centres are listed in Melbourne?

LocalLocal lists 869 childcare centres in Melbourne. Their public profiles report 26,604 Google reviews in total. The median rating is 4.8 stars with a median of 21 reviews.

What should I ask childcare centres before booking?

Describe the work you need and confirm the business serves your address. Ask about availability and the experience or qualifications relevant to the job. Compare the written scope and charges before you book.

How current are the ratings and business details?

These details were recorded 26 September 2026. Ratings and opening hours can change. Read recent reviews and confirm the quote and availability with the business.

How can a business correct its details?

Open the business profile and choose Update details. Describe the change and include a link we can check. LocalLocal reviews correction and removal requests before changing a listing.

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