Sorry, I only just saw this. Did you manage to find any daycare centres that you liked? I did a placement for university at Gosford Community Childcare Centre, it seemed like a nice place. I have also heard that the Earlybird long daycare centre is good as well, but I've never been there.
Sorry, if I'm not much help - my son went to a daycare centre in ourimbah, and I work in one that is near there.. but I haven't heard much about any of the other daycare centres in the areas you mentioned. I hope you find one you and your DD love.