Childcare in Launceston
There are 46 approved childcare services in the Launceston urban area: 25 offer long day care and 25 offer before and after school care. 26% of rated services are Exceeding the National Quality Standard or Excellent, against 18% nationally.
Highest-rated suburbs
Suburbs with at least 5 rated services, ranked by the share rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard or Excellent.
| Suburb | Rated services | Exceeding or Excellent |
|---|---|---|
| South Launceston | 6 | 3 (50%) |
| Newstead | 8 | 1 (13%) |
| Riverside | 5 | 0 (0%) |
How the ratings work: National Quality Standard ratings explained.
Types of care in Launceston
| Type of care | Services in Launceston |
|---|---|
| Long day care | 25 |
| Kindergarten or preschool program | 0 |
| Family day care schemes | 1 |
| Before and after school care | 25 |
| Vacation care | 18 |
Services that offer more than one type of care are counted once for each. Family day care is counted by scheme, not by educator.
What childcare costs in Launceston
The Department of Education publishes fees by state, not by city. Long day care in Tasmania averaged $13.35 an hour in the June quarter 2026, about $134 for a 10-hour day before the Child Care Subsidy. What a family pays after the subsidy depends on income:
| Family income | Subsidy rate | Daily gap fee |
|---|---|---|
| $80,000 | 90% | $13 |
| $120,000 | 84% | $21 |
| $180,000 | 72% | $37 |
For a 10-hour day at the Tasmania average fee, one child under school age, before the 5% of the subsidy that is withheld until the year is balanced. Work out your own with the CCS calculator, or see childcare fees by state.
All suburbs in Launceston
Frequently asked questions
How many childcare centres are there in Launceston?
There are 46 approved childcare services in the Launceston urban area, including 25 that offer long day care and 25 that offer before and after school care. Many services offer more than one type of care.
How much does childcare cost in Launceston?
Long day care in Tasmania averaged $13.35 an hour in the June quarter 2026, about $134 for a 10-hour day before the Child Care Subsidy. A family earning $120,000 pays about $21 a day after the subsidy. Fees vary by centre, so check each service directly.
How many Launceston childcare services are rated Exceeding?
11 of the 43 rated services in Launceston (26%) are rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard or Excellent, compared with 18% across Australia.
Which Launceston suburbs have the most childcare?
Newstead (8), South Launceston (6) and Riverside (5) have the most approved services in Launceston.
Services and ratings: ACECQA National Registers, export of 29 October 2026. City boundary: ABS Significant Urban Area (Launceston), ASGS Edition 3 (2021), matched to services by postcode. Fees: Department of Education, Child Care Subsidy data report, June quarter 2026.