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Childcare Sunshine Coast 2026: Find Daycare & Kindy

Find childcare, kindergarten and daycare on Sunshine Coast. Compare costs, waiting lists, CCS subsidies and Queensland free kindy options for families.

By Sunshine Coast Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Sunshine Coast Childcare 2026

The Sunshine Coast's rapid population growth has created significant childcare demand, particularly in new residential developments south of Caloundra (Aura, Baringa, Palmview). Queensland's free kindy program applies across the region. Average LDC rates: $110-$150/day before CCS.

Key Resources

Childcare Finder, childcarefinder.gov.au
Queensland Free Kindy, Free 15 hrs/week for 4-year-olds. qld.gov.au/families/babies/childcare-kindy
Child Care Subsidy, Maximum 90% for families under $80k. servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy
Goodstart Early Learning, Multiple Sunshine Coast locations from Caloundra to Noosa. goodstart.org.au
C&K (Childcare and Kindergarten), Sunshine Coast network. candk.asn.au

Waiting Lists

Most severe in the Aura/Baringa/Bokarina growth corridor, Noosa and Maroochydore. Register during pregnancy for infant places at popular centres.

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