Our Early Learning

Please note, the room age grouping vary slightly depending on which Australian state your centre is in.

Our Nursery

Our nursery is a wonderful and magical place for babies and young children to play and be cared for. Babies love sleeping in our separate cot-room away from the noise of big kids' playing. and they also love watching those kids when they're ready to be busy. Babies join our nursery between the ages of 6 weeks and 2 years and we welcome breast-feeding mothers with quiet spaces to feed and enjoy their baby.

Special dietary needs are catered for and our open-door policy means phone 'check-ins' and visits are always welcome. Of course, all of our nurseries are equipped with modern and classic toys (as well as most modern classics!) and all the state-of-the-art equipment to meet the developmental needs of babies and young children. But no matter how well-resourced we are, at Pelican Childcare we always remember the most important thing - a loving environment.

Our Toddlers

The move from nursery to toddler-room is an exciting time for everyone. In the toddler-room imagination is boundless. All types of art are offered, as well as imaginary play, outdoor play, singing and dancing.Visually stimulating colours and our children's artwork on walls provide our toddlers with a rich and colourful environment to learn and play.

We are happy to assist with toilet training and place a focus on early learning. You'll be amazed how quickly your child will develop .and amazed how quickly your walls will fill with mini-masterpieces.

Our 3 year-olds kindergarten program

Our 3 year-old program provides an opportunity for your child to socialise with an extended group of peers, and to participate in an educational
program in a kinder room designed to enhance learning and overall development.

Our activities are as endless as your child's imagination. Creative choices include construction and block-building, painting and drawing, play-doh and clay moulding. Imaginations are stimulated by puppetry, dramatic play and dress-ups, while puzzles, water play, music, movement, singing and drama
are designed to extend your child. Of course, games, reading and story telling provide welcome interactions.and then there's a range of
incursions and excursions throughout the year.

Our 4 year-olds kindergarten program

Our 4 year-old program focuses on building confidence and self-esteem. We cater for each child's developmental needs with regard to psychological state, maturation, cultural experiences, skills and interests. Almost all of the activities of our three year old program are extended for our four year-olds, with a focus on pre-maths and pre-language skills.We practice creative problem-solving, show how to be independent and make choices and to model effective communication and co-operation.

It's our aim to build interest in literacy and maths and, through the enthusiasm of the individual child, prepare for the transition to school. Our 4 year-old kindergarten program is available morning and afternoon, Monday to Friday. For children who are already 5 but not yet ready for school, we have a pre-school program perfect for those who choose to start a little later.

Pelican Childcare has Long day care, childcare, kindergarten centres Located in Craigieburn, Coburg, Deer Park, Lynbrook, Heatherton, Mount Martha in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. We also have an amazing childcare centre in Smithfield, Cairns in Queensland trading under the Armadillo Childcare Brand . As with all of our day care facilities, Pelican Childcare Fairways Craigieburn has architect designed playgrounds and award winning building design the children wont want to leave. All Pelican Childcare centres have a qualified chef who prepares all meals on site with fresh market ingredients. Our younger children have adjoining sleeping rooms. Our child day care activities are simply amazing and quality that exceeds even the best day care centre levels. Qualified kindergarten teachers run fully funded kindergarten programmes. Our commitment to quality child care has the industries best staff aspiring to be employed with us. We understand the importance of consistency and stability with your child care carer and have the highest staff retention rates in the industry. Individual children's cultural, religious and nutritional needs are catered for and we encourage communications for parents who like to check on their child's progress throughout the day. We know how important the decision is as to where you are going to leave your child or baby in day care and we guarantee to make you day care experience full of fun and happiness. If you are passing by, drop in and say hello and let us show you around.