Pelicans Childcare & Early Education Centres

At Pelicans, we provide a fun and nurturing ‘second home’ for your children. Our strategically designed facilities provide an ideal environment for discovery, learning and friendship through fully equipped outdoor environments and spacious indoor spaces that easily accommodate our many extra-curricular activities. Our exciting curriculum offers a rich and diverse world of learning opportunities. Our 3 centres in Cairns provide long day care for babies and toddlers, along with Government-approved Kindergarten programs.

If you’re searching for a childcare centre near you, use our search tool below or get in touch with our Family Support Team at 1800 517 028.

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Innovative early learning programs

Our passionate educators and teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework through Pelicans Childcare’s innovative play-based learning program, which covers key curriculum areas.

When it comes to your child, we go beyond core language, literacy and numeracy to also focus on supporting their social and emotional development – including overall resilience.

This is possible thanks to our extended learning program, which spans:

Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program to support children’s executive function and self-regulation
Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences
Personalised learning plans for each child
Local school connections

Our learning programs

Government-approved Kindergarten programs

Expect big things for your child with our focus on encouraging new connections and friendships while advancing their early language, literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and social skills.

Even better, our year-round program will be tailored to accommodate your child’s individual learning and development needs, which will do wonders for boosting their enthusiasm, motivation and willingness to learn.

Kindergarten and school-readiness

Our early learning centres support busy families

If you work, study or need additional flexibility in your day, you’ll be pleased to know our child care centres offer 9, 10, 11 or 12-hour sessions with nutritionally balanced meals served throughout.

Most of our child care centres are conveniently open for extended hours between 7am and 6pm.

How we support families

Why you’ll love Pelicans Childcare Centres

Dedicated teachers and educators

At Pelicans Childcare, we’re proud to have talented and qualified teachers and educators at our childcare and early learning centres. Each team member has the backing of G8 Education’s network of national education experts to ensure your child receives the highest quality childcare and early education. 

Safe and nurturing environments

Each day, we set out to foster your child’s agency, curiosity, and learning through active indoor and outdoor play. Our age-appropriate environments adhere to strict safety standards, so you and your child feel safe, secure, and supported throughout their journey.

Making family and community a priority

We’re all about forming strong partnerships with families. This means regular one-on-one conversations with your child’s lead educator, invitations to attend centre showcases of your child’s learning, as well as meet and greets with other families. You can also keep track of your child’s journey day to day via our family communication app.

Nutritionally balanced meals are all sorted

We want every child to receive healthy, nourishing meals at our Pelicans early learning centres to support their growth. Meals are prepared on-site and we accommodate dietary needs and allergies.