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Childcare and Kindergarten in Toowoomba 2026, Costs, Child Care Subsidy, QLD Free Kindy, and How to Find a Centre Near You

Toowoomba childcare guide 2026: how much long day care costs in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs before and after the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), Queensland Free Kindy for 4-year-olds, and how to find a childcare centre near you.

By Toowoomba Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Childcare and Kindergarten in Toowoomba 2026

Toowoomba has a well-serviced childcare market for a regional city, with lower fees than Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Queensland's Free Kindy program provides 15 hours per week for eligible 4-year-olds at approved Toowoomba services. Toowoomba's large surrounding agricultural region also creates demand for Family Day Care in rural areas. qld.gov.au

How Much Does Childcare Cost in Toowoomba 2026?

Long day care (daily rate, before CCS), typically $108-$152/day
Family day care (daily rate, before CCS), typically $78-$122/day
After CCS for median Toowoomba family income, typically $12-$46/day (income-tested)

QLD Free Kindy in Toowoomba

Queensland's Free Kindy provides 15 hours per week for eligible 4-year-olds at approved Toowoomba services. Search childcarefinder.gov.au to find approved Toowoomba services and check NQS ratings. Rural families in the Darling Downs region may have access to Family Day Care and mobile early childhood services in addition to centre-based care. childcarefinder.gov.au

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References Sourced but Not Limited to:

kidselc.com.au

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