Pelican Childcare & Early Learning Centres
At Pelican Childcare, we offer high-quality educational programs and facilities. Each of our rooms is specially designed to ensure your child receives the best opportunities for learning and development. We provide busy families with a stress-free, all-inclusive early education experience taught by qualified and experienced educators. Our purpose-built childcare and early learning centres across Melbourne 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 517 042.
Why families choose us
- A guided early education journey from birth to school – enabling your child to have the best start, every step of the way.
- Our market leading Individual Learning Plans – personalised for every child reflecting their growth, interests and individual learning styles.
- Evidence-informed programs developed by early childhood specialists and led by qualified and caring teachers.
- Partnership with families – walking beside you as your child develops confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.
Every child’s journey is unique
We believe every child deserves to feel guided, supported and celebrated as they grow. That’s why we developed The N.E.S.T (Nurture. Explore. Support. Thrive.) Framework, an exclusive evidence-based journey from birth to age five, that helps children and families navigate through developmental stages from birth to school. The N.E.S.T Framework gives families a clear picture of how we nurture learning and development, stage by stage. It’s our promise to walk beside families and support every child’s unique journey with confidence, curiosity and care.
Backed by science. Built for childhood.
Watch the video to discover how The N.E.S.T Framework supports every step from birth to five.
G8 Education centres near you
Let us find the perfect local centre for your family
Pelican Childcare is part of G8 Education, which proudly operates over 400 childcare, kindergarten, and preschool centres across 21 trusted early learning brands in Australia. Our dedicated Family Support Team can find the right local centre near you.
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Innovative early learning programs
Our passionate educators and teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework through Pelican 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
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.
Child Care Subsidy and support
We understand that navigating the Child Care Subsidy can be tricky, especially for families new to child care. Whether you’re enrolling your child for the first time or looking for ways to reduce your child care costs, our resources will help you understand how Child Care Subsidy works and how much financial support your family may be eligible for.
Find out how much you can save with our Child Care Subsidy Calculator today.
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G8 Education proudly owns and operates 400+ Early Learning, Kindergarten, and Preschool Centres throughout Australia, spanning across 21 brands.
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