Childcare Centre Construction Sydney & NSW
ACECQA-compliant childcare centre construction for approved providers and property developers. New builds and tenancy fitouts. 30 to 120-place centres across Greater Sydney.
State Property Development builds childcare centres in Sydney and across NSW. We hold NSW Builders Licence 355555C and carry $20M public liability insurance on every project. Childcare centre construction is classified as Class 9b under the National Construction Code — a commercial building classification with specific requirements that go beyond standard residential construction.
We understand what ACECQA requires because we’ve worked through the National Quality Framework documentation before pricing a job, not after signing a contract. The 3.25sqm of usable indoor space and 7sqm of outdoor space per approved child place in NSW aren’t headline figures to us — they’re design inputs that determine the size, cost, and DA submission for your centre.
What We Build
- Purpose-built childcare centres — new build from slab to fitout
- Tenancy fitouts in existing commercial buildings
- Long daycare centres, occasional care, OOSH facilities
- 30-place to 120-place centre capacity
- Design and construct available — one contract, one point of accountability
- DA and CDC management as part of scope
ACECQA Space Requirements We Build To
| Requirement | Standard (NSW) | Example: 60-place centre |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor play space | 3.25 sqm per child | 195 sqm minimum |
| Outdoor play space | 7 sqm per child | 420 sqm minimum |
| Building classification | NCC Class 9b | Applies to all sizes |
| Accessibility | AS 1428.1 | All areas accessible |
These are minimums for usable space. Bathrooms, kitchen, sleep rooms, storage, corridors, and staff areas are additional. A builder who prices based on gross area rather than usable area will underquote your job. We don’t.
Construction Timeline
A new build childcare centre takes 20 to 30 weeks of construction once approvals are in place. A tenancy fitout within an existing shell takes 16 to 24 weeks. The ACECQA service approval process can run in parallel with construction. Total project time from brief to opening — including DA, design, and construction — is typically 12 to 18 months for a new build.
What to Ask Any Builder Before You Sign
We tell every childcare operator to ask the same questions of every builder they consider, including us: What is your licence number and can I verify it? What is your public liability insurance limit? Have you built a Class 9b building before? What ACECQA compliance documentation do you prepare before construction starts?
For State Property Development: Licence 355555C (verify at Service NSW). $20M public liability. MBA member 3510192. ABN 44 641 025 863.
→ See our detailed guide: How much does a childcare centre cost to build in Sydney?
→ See: ACECQA construction requirements for NSW childcare centres
Childcare Centre Construction — FAQs
Yes. We build childcare centres to ACECQA National Quality Framework requirements, including the mandatory 3.25sqm indoor and 7sqm outdoor per approved child place in NSW. ACECQA compliance is documented before construction starts — not discovered during the build.
Typically $2,500 to $4,500 per square metre for construction. A 60-place centre (approximately 500sqm) runs $1.25M to $2.25M in construction. Site conditions, specification, and build type all affect the final figure. See our full cost guide.
New build: 20 to 30 weeks of construction once approvals are in place. Tenancy fitout: 16 to 24 weeks. Total project time from brief to opening (including DA, design, and construction) is typically 12 to 18 months for a new build.
Yes. Childcare centre construction is NCC Class 9b and requires a current NSW Contractor Licence — Builder from NSW Fair Trading. State Property Development holds Licence 355555C, verifiable at onlineregistry.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au.
Yes, under a design and construct arrangement. We coordinate the design team, manage DA lodgement, and handle the building certifier relationship through to occupation certificate. We make this clear in the contract scope before you sign.
Childcare Centre Construction Enquiry
NSW Licence 355555C. $20M public liability. Jay Singh responds personally within one business day.
State Property Development Pty Ltd · ABN 44 641 025 863 · Baulkham Hills NSW 2153