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Childcare Providers
Compare 8 childcare centres. Real prices, service areas, and honest pros & cons.
Goodstart Early Learning
Melbourne, VIC · Est. 2010
From $12
6 services listed
10 service areas
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KindiCare
Sydney, NSW · Est. 2016
From $14
6 services listed
8 service areas
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Only About Children
Sydney, NSW · Est. 2003
From $15
6 services listed
6 service areas
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G8 Education
Gold Coast, QLD · Est. 2007
From $11
6 services listed
10 service areas
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Busy Bees
Brisbane, QLD · Est. 2013
From $12
6 services listed
8 service areas
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Little Zak's Academy
Sydney, NSW · Est. 2010
From $14
6 services listed
7 service areas
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Guardian Early Learning
Melbourne, VIC · Est. 2004
From $13
6 services listed
8 service areas
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Affinity Education
Gold Coast, QLD · Est. 2009
From $10
6 services listed
8 service areas
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Shared services
6
Comparable price lines side by side.
Coverage gap
2 areas
Difference in listed service footprint.
Rating gap
0.2
Headline review spread between both brands.
Lower Typical Price
Goodstart Early Learning
Avg $65, about $5 below the alternative.
Higher Rated
KindiCare
4.4/5 overall rating with tech-savvy families wanting transparent pricing and quality comparisons positioning.
Goodstart Early Learning
Melbourne, VIC
Star rating
At a glance
Goodstart Early
Best for families wanting a trusted national provider with inclusive early learning programs with coverage across 10 listed areas.
Price range badge
$12-$175
Budget range
Typical quote
$65
Star rating
4.2/5
Coverage
10 areas
Best for
Families wanting a trusted national provider with inclusive early learning programs
Service footprint
Pros
Cons
KindiCare
Sydney, NSW
Star rating
At a glance
KindiCare
Best for tech-savvy families wanting transparent pricing and quality comparisons with coverage across 8 listed areas.
Price range badge
$14-$185
Mid-range pricing
Typical quote
$70
Star rating
4.4/5
Coverage
8 areas
Best for
Tech-savvy families wanting transparent pricing and quality comparisons
Service footprint
Pros
Cons
| Service | Goodstart | KindiCare |
|---|---|---|
| Long Day Care (per day) | $140 | $150 |
| Before School Care (per session) | $22 | $24 |
| After School Care (per session) | $35 | $38 |
| Vacation Care (per day) | $72 | $76 |
| Occasional Care (per hour) | $16 | $18 |
| Family Day Care (per day) | $105 | $112 |
Service Areas
10 locations
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Service Areas
8 locations
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Best For
Families wanting a trusted national provider with inclusive early learning programs
Best For
Tech-savvy families wanting transparent pricing and quality comparisons
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