Goulburn Childcare Statistics
Finding accurate, up-to-date information about childcare in Goulburn can be challenging. To help families make informed choices, Goulburn Childcare is compiling local data on enrolments, vacancies, fees, and service types.
This page brings together the latest Goulburn childcare statistics, collected directly from early learning centres, preschools, and family day care providers in the region.
We aim to give parents a clear snapshot of how childcare operates across Goulburn and the surrounding towns — including Marulan, Crookwell, Gunning, Tarago, Collector, Murrumbateman, Windellama, and Yass.
Goulburn Childcare Statistics – Providers
Section 1 – Overview of Childcare in Goulburn
Goulburn’s childcare sector includes a mix of:
- Long day care centres
- Preschools
- Family day care services
- Outside school hours care (OSHC)
Together, these services support hundreds of local families and provide employment for educators, early childhood teachers, and support staff.
As of the 22 October 2025, there are approximately 44 approved childcare services operating within the Goulburn region.
Section 2 – Current Childcare Availability
We’re currently collecting data on:
- The number of available places (vacancies) across age groups
- Typical waitlist lengths
- Operating hours and flexibility for parents
Centres that participate in our information request are displayed on our directory with their current availability.
Families can visit the Childcare in Goulburn page to view local listings.
Note: If you manage a childcare centre in the region and would like to ensure your vacancy data is current, please contact us or manage your listing.
Section 3 – Average Childcare Fees in Goulburn
Fees vary across providers depending on service type, educator qualifications, and inclusions such as meals or extracurricular programs.
Based on early submissions, the average daily fee for long day care in Goulburn ranges from $[XX] to $[XX] per day before applying the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
You can learn more about how CCS reduces your out-of-pocket costs on our Child Care Subsidy Guide page.
Section 4 – Programs and Approaches
Local centres in the Goulburn region offer a range of early learning approaches, including:
- Play-Based Childcare
- Montessori Childcare
- Reggio Emilia-Inspired Programs
- Preschool Readiness Programs
- Nature Play and Outdoor Learning
Each method contributes to the diversity of early education available to local families.
Section 5 – Regional Breakdown
Below is a summary of childcare coverage by area.
Collector Child Care Statistics
Breakdown of Childcare in Collector
How many childcare providers are in Collector?
There is 1 childcare service in Collector.
Types of Child Care in Collector:
| Service Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Childcare Centres | 0 |
| Family Day Care | 0 |
| Preschools | 0 |
| Outside School Hours Care | 1 |
| Totals | 1 |
Childcare Vacancies in Collector:
Crookwell Child Care Statistics
Breakdown of Childcare in Crookwell
How many childcare providers are in Crookwell?
There are 3 childcare services in Crookwell.
Types of Child Care in Crookwell:
| Service Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Childcare Centres | 1 |
| Family Day Care | 0 |
| Preschools | 1 |
| Outside School Hours Care | 1 |
| Totals | 3 |
Childcare Vacancies in Crookwell:
Goulburn Child Care Statistics
Breakdown of Childcare in Goulburn
How many childcare providers are in Goulburn?
There are 22 childcare services in Goulburn.
Types of Child Care in Goulburn:
| Service Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Childcare Centres | 11 |
| Family Day Care | 5 |
| Preschools | 2 |
| Outside School Hours Care | 4 |
| Totals | 22 |
Childcare Vacancies in Goulburn:
Gunning Child Care Statistics
reakdown of Childcare in Gunning
How many childcare providers are in Gunning?
There is 2 childcare services in Gunning.
Types of Child Care in Gunning:
| Service Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Childcare Centres | 2 |
| Family Day Care | 0 |
| Preschools | 0 |
| Outside School Hours Care | 0 |
| Totals | 2 |
Childcare Vacancies in Gunning:
Marulan Child Care Statistics
Breakdown of Childcare in Marulan
How many childcare providers are in Marulan?
There are 3 childcare services in Marulan.
Types of Child Care in Marulan:
| Service Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Childcare Centres | 2 |
| Family Day Care | 0 |
| Preschools | 1 |
| Outside School Hours Care | 0 |
| Totals | 3 |
Childcare Vacancies in Marulan:
Murrumbateman Child Care Statistics
Breakdown of Childcare in Murrumbateman
How many childcare providers are in Murrumbateman?
There are 3 childcare services in Murrumbateman.
Types of Child Care in Murrumbateman:
| Service Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Childcare Centres | 2 |
| Family Day Care | 0 |
| Preschools | 0 |
| Outside School Hours Care | 1 |
| Totals | 3 |
Childcare Vacancies in Murrumbateman:
Tarago Child Care Statistics
Breakdown of Childcare in Tarago
How many childcare providers are in Tarago?
There are 2 childcare services in Tarago.
Types of Child Care in Tarago:
| Service Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Childcare Centres | 0 |
| Family Day Care | 0 |
| Preschools | 1 |
| Outside School Hours Care | 1 |
| Totals | 2 |
Childcare Vacancies in Tarago:
Windellama Child Care Statistics
Breakdown of Childcare in Windellama
How many childcare providers are in Windellama?
There is 1 childcare service in Windellama.
Types of Child Care in Windellama:
| Service Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Childcare Centres | 0 |
| Family Day Care | 0 |
| Preschools | 0 |
| Outside School Hours Care | 1 |
| Totals | 1 |
Childcare Vacancies in Windellama:
Yass Child Care Statistics
Breakdown of Childcare in Yass
How many childcare providers are in Yass?
There are 7 childcare services in Yass.
Types of Child Care in Yass:
| Service Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Childcare Centres | 5 |
| Family Day Care | 0 |
| Preschools | 1 |
| Outside School Hours Care | 1 |
| Totals | 7 |
Childcare Vacancies in Yass:
TOTALS
Breakdown of Childcare in the Goulburn area
How many childcare providers are in the Goulburn area?
There are 44 childcare services in the Goulburn area.
Types of Child Care in the Goulburn area:
| Service Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Childcare Centres | 23 |
| Family Day Care | 5 |
| Preschools | 6 |
| Outside School Hours Care | 10 |
| Totals | 44 |
Childcare Vacancies in Goulburn area:
Section 6 – About the Data
The data used to build these Goulburn childcare statistics is collected directly from local early childhood providers who contribute voluntarily. Our aim is to keep the information transparent, accurate, and useful for both families and centres. As participation grows, this page will be updated regularly to reflect new statistics, trends, and insights.
If you operate a centre and haven’t yet confirmed your details, please get in touch or manage your listing.
Section 7 – Summary
Goulburn’s childcare landscape continues to evolve, with steady demand from local families and new services emerging to meet community needs. By keeping these Goulburn childcare statistics up to date, we aim to support informed decision-making, help parents compare options, and showcase the valuable work of local educators.
Goulburn Childcare Statistics – Data Source and Accuracy
The information presented on this page is collected directly from childcare providers within the Goulburn region and surrounding areas. Participation is voluntary, and all statistics are self-reported by centres. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and timely updates, data may vary depending on when it was last submitted. For the most current details, we recommend contacting individual centres directly or using the Childcare in Goulburn directory on this site.
Goulburn Childcare is a division of Child Care Guide.
Goulburn Childcare Statistics – Website
Website Performance and Audience Insights
This section of Goulburn Childcare Statistics highlights how parents are discovering local childcare information through the Goulburn Childcare website. These metrics provide valuable insights for advertisers and childcare providers interested in understanding our audience reach and engagement. Data such as search terms, impressions, and click-through rates (CTR) show which keywords families use most often, how frequently Goulburn Childcare appears in search results, and which topics attract the greatest interest. Together, these website statistics demonstrate how Goulburn Childcare connects local families with early learning services — and how your centre or brand can reach that same audience effectively.
Most Popular Search Terms
The following list shows the most common search terms used by parents and carers who discover Goulburn Childcare through Google and other search platforms. These keywords reveal what families are actively looking for when researching local childcare options in Goulburn and nearby areas.
Last Updated: 18 October 2025
Advertising & Business Interest
| Search Term | Impressions |
|---|---|
| child care advertising | 18 |
| childcare advertising | 121 |
| childcare ads | 1 |
| local guide program | 10 |
Frameworks & Education (EYLF / NQF / Curriculum)
| Search Term | Impressions |
|---|---|
| a learning space that supports all five eylf learning outcomes. | 1 |
| australian early childhood frameworks, such as the early years learning framework (eylf), highlight the importance of nurturing children’s identity, wellbeing, and connection to community and environment. there is also strong recognition of indigenous culture, valuing children’s heritage and fostering respect for aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples. | 1 |
| dimension of quality in childcare | 2 |
| early childhood framework | 3 |
| early childhood learning framework | 1 |
| early learning framework | 5 |
| early learning framework australia | 1 |
| early learning years framework | 6 |
| early years framework | 4 |
| early years framework australia | 1 |
| early years learning | 1 |
| early years learning framework | 200 |
| early years learning framework australia | 1 |
| early years learning framework eylf | 6 |
| early years learning framework outcomes | 1 |
| early years learning framework principles | 6 |
| ejolqylbbf | 1 |
| esrly years framework | 1 |
| explanation of eylf learning outcomes | 1 |
| eyfs development matters learning outcomes | 1 |
| eylf | 950 |
| eylf 5 outcomes | 1 |
| eylf australia child care | 1 |
| eylf australian curriculum | 1 |
| eylf framework | 10 |
| eylf learning outcomes | 83 |
| eylf learning outcomes 1.2,2.2,3.4 | 2 |
| eylf means | 1 |
| eylf outcomes | 675 |
| eylf practices | 3 |
| eylf princilpes practices and outcomes | 1 |
| eylf principles | 11 |
| eylf version 2 | 11 |
| frameworks eylf | 1 |
| learning framework | 1 |
| learning framework eylf#TAB#learning framework veyldf#TAB#learning framework mtop a.#TAB#list the key components of each framework (how many principles / practices / practice principles / learning outcomes)? #TAB#principles: 5 principles. practice:7 practices learning outcomes: 5 key outcomes #TAB#principles:8 principles practice: learning outcomes: 5 outcomes #TAB#5 learning out comes 5 principle 8 out comes b.#TAB#list the key stakeholders (those who have an interest in the frameworks being administered)? #TAB#1)children families 2)early childhood educators – implement the framework in daily practice 3)early childhood services – childcare centres, kindergartens 4_government bodies – edepartment of education #TAB# 1)children and families 2)early childhood professionals 3)schools and early years services 4_victorian department of education and training #TAB#1)children 2)families 3)schools and oshc services 4)government bodies | 1 |
| learning framework outcomes | 2 |
| learning outcomes eylf | 42 |
| national quality framework | 65 |
| national quality framework chart | 2 |
| national quality framework childcare | 18 |
| national quality framework explained | 2 |
| national quality framework nqg apap 7 | 2 |
| national quality standard | 2 |
| national quality standard childcare | 4 |
| national quality standards | 12 |
| national quality standards childcare | 3 |
| national wuality standards | 1 |
| nqf framework | 2 |
| nqf framework childcare | 2 |
| nqs childcare | 5 |
| nqs rating | 2 |
| nqs standards | 1 |
| refer to the early years learning framework. based on your observations, explain how the vision of the framework is demonstrated in the service, with at least 2 examples for each vision. complete table – vision and how demonstrated of belongig | 2 |
| the early years learning framework (eylf | 1 |
| the early years learning framework for australia | 1 |
| the early years learning framework for australia | 1 |
| the national quality framework | 1 |
| what is early years learning framework | 1 |
| what is eylf in early childhood | 2 |
| what is the early years learning framework | 5 |
| what is the eylf | 1 |
| what is the purpose of the national quality framework | 1 |
Local Discovery & Service Type Searches
| Search Term | Impressions |
|---|---|
| after hours childcare | 4 |
| aspire after school care | 1 |
| aspire oosh | 1 |
| aspire oshc | 1 |
| child care | 2 |
| child care goulburn | 6 |
| child care near me | 1 |
| childcare at goulburn | 2 |
| childcare centre near goulburn | 1 |
| childcare centres in goulburn | 1 |
| childcare facilities goulburn | 1 |
| childcare in goulburn | 1 |
| childcare nsw phone number goulburn 2580 | 2 |
| day care goulburn | 17 |
| day care in goulburn nsw | 1 |
| daycare goulburn | 9 |
| find childcare in goulburn | 3 |
| goulborn options during school holidays | 2 |
| goulborn options during school holidays 2022 | 2 |
| goulburn childcare | 37 |
| goulburn childcare centres | 15 |
| goulburn outside school hours care | 2 |
| overnight care availability in goulbun | 1 |
| phone number for girls nursery goulburn | 1 |
| phone number girls nursery goulburn | 2 |
| pre school | 1 |
| preschools | 1 |
| preschools in goulburn | 1 |
| west goulburn | 1 |
| yass to goulburn | 1 |
Misc / Other
| Search Term | Impressions |
|---|---|
| ide content daycare | 1 |
| info@ydzacare.com.au | 1 |
| it’s seven okoloko | 1 |
| local guide program | 10 |
| rhac future parents dashboard | 2 |
Outside Region
| Search Term | Impressions |
|---|---|
| blackburn childcare | 120 |
| blackburn children’s services centre | 2 |
| blackburn preschool | 21 |
| child care craigieburn | 14 |
| childcare blackburn | 120 |
| childcare centre blackburn | 9 |
| childcare centre ingleburn | 3 |
| childcare craigieburn | 1 |
| childcare ingleburn | 131 |
| childcare kilburn | 1 |
| cockburn family day care | 1 |
| craigieburn childcare | 1 |
| day care blackburn | 1 |
| day care ingleburn | 1 |
| daycare ingleburn | 1 |
| daycare kilburn | 1 |
| early learning centre blackburn | 4 |
| early learning kilburn | 2 |
| family day care craigieburn | 6 |
| long daycare ingleburn | 3 |
| nursery school ingleburn | 2 |
| preschool ingleburn | 1 |
| child care care in boulburn valley | 1 |
| child care centres in goulburn valley, vic | 1 |
| childcare services goulburn valley | 1 |
Provider Specific Searches
| Search Term | Impressions |
|---|---|
| aspire after school care | 1 |
| aspire oosh | 1 |
| aspire oshc | 1 |
| at early learning on rossi | 1 |
| at goodstart early learning | 1 |
| bec’s family daycare goulburn | 3 |
| catholic education early learning centres goulburn | 1 |
| crookwell early learning | 1 |
| crookwell neighbourhood centre | 1 |
| early imaginations goulburn | 1 |
| early learning on rossi | 7 |
| early learning on rossi, 116 rossi st, yass nsw 2582, australia | 1 |
| fairley early childhood service | 10 |
| good start early learning goulburn philosophy | 1 |
| goodstart early learning | 125 |
| goodstart early learning centre | 2 |
| goodstart early learning goulburn | 8 |
| goodstart goulbunr | 2 |
| goodstart goulburn | 4 |
| goodstart goulburn 48213422 | 1 |
| goluburn goodstart | 2 |
| goublunr goodstart | 1 |
| goulburn early learning centre | 1 |
| goulburn academy | 1 |
| goulburn academy of early learning | 22 |
| goulburn early childhood centre | 7 |
| goulburn early childhood centre verner st | 2 |
| goulburn early learning center philosophy | 1 |
| goulburn early learninh centre | 1 |
| goulburn family day care | 10 |
| goulburn family day care center | 1 |
| goulburn family day care nsw | 1 |
| goulburn goodstart | 1 |
| goulburn goodstart aceqca | 1 |
| goulburn outside school hours care | 2 |
| goulburn pre pep elc | 1 |
| goulburn pre school | 1 |
| goulburn prep early learning | 27 |
| goulburn prep early learning centre | 16 |
| goulburn preschool | 18 |
| goulburn preschools | 4 |
| goulburn record street early learning centre | 1 |
| goulburn west aspire oshc | 6 |
| hb child minding goulburn | 1 |
| harnessing hope” goulburn family care” | 1 |
| jessie’s house | 2 |
| jumpstart goulburn | 2 |
| kits family daycare | 1 |
| kit’s family daycare goulburn | 3 |
| ku goulburn | 2 |
| ku goulburn preschool | 8 |
| ku preschool goulburn | 1 |
| lady mckell goulburn | 5 |
| lilac early learning goulburn | 2 |
| little kindy yass | 5 |
| little treasures marulan | 7 |
| marulan preschool | 6 |
| netin khanna childcare goulburn | 3 |
| orana preschool goulburn | 6 |
| romp and stomp | 7 |
| romp and stomp goulburn | 5 |
| scalliwags goulburn | 1 |
| scallywags children centre goulburn | 2 |
| sdn crookwell | 24 |
| sdn lady mckell goulburn | 1 |
| sdn preschool | 1 |
| sdn waitlist | 1 |
| tarago preschool | 38 |
| virtual tour sdn goulburn | 1 |
| ywca fairley | 1 |
Subsidy & Funding
| Search Term | Impressions |
|---|---|
| 42 absent days ccs | 2 |
| additional child care subsidy | 1 |
| apply for ccs | 3 |
| applying for ccs | 1 |
| applying for childcare subsidy | 1 |
| calculate ccs | 2 |
| calculate childcare costs | 1 |
| calculate childcare fees | 13 |
| ccs amount | 5 |
| ccs assessment | 2 |
| ccs calculator | 25 |
| ccs calculator 2025 | 8 |
| ccs centrelink | 4 |
| ccs claim | 1 |
| ccs eligibility | 5 |
| ccs entitlemts sick days | 1 |
| ccs estimator | 2 |
| ccs for after school care | 1 |
| ccs government | 3 |
| ccs hourly cap | 1 |
| ccs hourly rate cap | 1 |
| ccs in home care | 1 |
| ccs meaning | 3 |
| ccs outcomes: average day rates | 2 |
| ccs pay | 1 |
| ccs payment | 6 |
| ccs payment australia | 3 |
| ccs payments | 1 |
| ccs percentage | 8 |
| ccs percentage calculator | 5 |
| ccs rates | 12 |
| ccs subsidy | 31 |
| ccs subsidy calculator | 2 |
| ccs subsidy rate | 1 |
| ccs subsidy rates | 1 |
| ccs withholding calculator | 1 |
| centrelink ccs | 9 |
| centrelink child care | 3 |
| centrelink child care subsidy | 8 |
| centrelink child care subsidy application | 4 |
| centrelink childcare subsidy | 3 |
| centrelink subsidy | 1 |
| child care subsidy | 44 |
| child care subsidy amount | 1 |
| child care subsidy australia | 2 |
| child care subsidy balancing calculator | 1 |
| child care subsidy calculator | 55 |
| child care subsidy calculator 2025 | 2 |
| child care subsidy estimator | 1 |
| child care subsidy hours calculator | 1 |
| child care subsidy income threshold | 2 |
| child care subsidy nsw | 2 |
| child care subsidy percentage | 2 |
| child care subsidy rate | 7 |
| child care subsidy rates | 5 |
| child sevices calculator | 1 |
| child subsidy | 1 |
| child subsidy calculator | 2 |
| childcare subsidy | 7 |
| childcare subsidy australia | 9 |
| childcare subsidy calc | 2 |
| childcare subsidy calculator | 4 |
| childcare subsidy calculator nsw | 5 |
| childcare subsidy claim | 6 |
| childcare subsidy eligibility | 2 |
| childcare subsidy explained | 4 |
| childcare subsidy income | 2 |
| childcare subsidy income threshold | 1 |
| childcare subsidy percentage | 18 |
| childcare subsidy rate | 3 |
| childcare subsidy rates | 7 |
| childcare subsidy threshold | 10 |
| childcare subsidy thresholds | 3 |
| family day care what can you claim ccs for | 1 |
| government child care subsidy | 7 |
| government childcare subsidy | 7 |
| government subsidies for childcare | 2 |
| government subsidy for childcare | 3 |
| how do i apply for ccs | 1 |
| how does ccs work | 1 |
| how does child care subsidy work | 7 |
| how does the child care subsidy work | 2 |
| how is ccs calculated | 1 |
| how is childcare subsidy calculated | 1 |
| how much child care subsidy can i get | 2 |
| how much is childcare subsidy | 5 |
| how to apply ccs | 3 |
| how to apply for ccs | 8 |
| how to apply for child care subsidy | 3 |
| how to claim ccs | 2 |
| is ccs paid to child care provider or customer | 1 |
| lump sum ccs | 1 |
| nsw child care subsidy | 11 |
| second child subsidy | 1 |
| subsidies for childcare | 2 |
| subsidised childcare | 2 |
| subsidy daycare | 6 |
| what is a ccs payment | 1 |
| what is ccs | 1 |
| what is ccs payment | 3 |
| what is ccs withholding | 8 |
| what is child care subsidy | 15 |
| what is childcare subsidy | 6 |
| what is daycare subsidy | 3 |
| what is the child care subsidy | 3 |
Tools & Calculators (Non-Subsidy)
| Search Term | Impressions |
|---|---|
| calculate childcare fees | 13 |
| child care calculator | 2 |
| child care fee calculator | 8 |
| childcare cost calculator | 1 |
| childcare fee calculator | 4 |
| childcare fees calculator | 22 |
| daycare calculator | 1 |
| goulburn councill contribution calculator | 1 |
