Long day care
Swanston Street Children's Centre
by The University of Melbourne
📍 856 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053
NQS Overall
Exceeding NQS Issued Jul 2026
Swanston Street Children's Centre is a long day care centre in Carlton VIC 3053, run by The University of Melbourne. It is approved for 41 children. It opens 7:45am to 6:00pm on weekdays. It is rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, last assessed March 2026. It is one of 10 services in Carlton; 5 of them are rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard or Excellent.
Quick Facts
Approved Places
41
Service Type
Long day care
Approved Since
01/01/2012
Last Assessed
March 2026
Services Offered
Long day care
Contact & Location
📍 856 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Operating Hours
Monday 07:45-18:00
Tuesday 07:45-18:00
Wednesday 07:45-18:00
Thursday 07:45-18:00
Friday 07:45-18:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Rating History
Rating maintained at Exceeding
Quality Area Ratings
Current
Jul 2026
Jul 2026
Previous
Dec 2022
Dec 2022
QA1 Educational program & practice
Exceeding Exceeding QA2 Children's health & safety
Meeting Exceeding ↑QA3 Physical environment
Exceeding Exceeding QA4 Staffing arrangements
Exceeding Exceeding QA5 Relationships with children
Exceeding Exceeding QA6 Partnerships with families & communities
Meeting Exceeding ↑QA7 Governance & leadership
Meeting Exceeding ↑Overall
Exceeding ExceedingService details, ratings and hours: ACECQA National Registers, export of 29 October 2026. Locations are suburb centres. Confirm fees, hours and vacancies with the service. About this data.