Childcare and kindergarten in Craigieburn, Victoria
Welcome to Pelican Childcare Newbury Boulevard, your trusted day care and early learning centre for families in Craigieburn, Mickleham, Roxburgh Park and Donnybrook. We offer long day care and a Government-approved Kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with extended hours to support busy families.
Discover the difference at our purpose-built childcare Craigieburn and kindergarten centre – where tailored learning, strong community ties, and engaging programs give every child the best start.
- Explore our outdoor spaces: Four age-specific yards with sandpits, bikes, climbing frames, and creative zones.
- Learn in well-equipped rooms: Seven dedicated rooms, each aligned to children’s developmental stages and interests.
- Long-standing teaching team: Our kindergarten rooms are led by 4 Bachelor-qualified teachers focused on school readiness and confidence.
- Feel supported: We build strong partnerships with families and provide individual learning support to every child.
- Connect with your community: Children enjoy school transition visits, aged care interactions, and local fundraisers.
- Enjoy more every week: From yoga and music to animal incursions and school-readiness programs—there’s always something to look forward to.
Book a tour today and see why families choose our Craigieburn child care centre for high-quality early education and kindergarten.
Why you’ll love Pelican Childcare Newbury Boulevard
Spacious outdoor environments
Passionate, qualified educators
Nappies and wipes provided
Chef-prepared meals
Government-approved Kindergarten program
Local school connections
Family communication app
Extended/flexible hours
Incursion/excursion
Allergy and anaphylaxis aware
Yoga classes
Music program
Meet our team
Victorian Government-approved Kindergarten program
Our Victorian Government-approved kindergarten program at our Craigieburn early learning centre supports each child’s development through personalised learning, school readiness, and engaging real-world experiences.
- Highly-experienced teaching team: We have four Bachelor-trained Early Childhood Teachers and one studying, ensuring expert-led learning every day.
- Strong school partnerships: Weekly visits from Newbury Primary School support confidence, social skills, and smooth transitions to Prep.
- School readiness focus: We prioritise emotional resilience, independence, and social-emotional skills alongside early literacy and numeracy.
- Enriching extras: Fortnightly cooking classes with our chef and sports sessions for kinder kids; music program for under 3s with Mini Monstars.
- Blended learning approach: Child-led exploration and teacher-guided experiences based on children’s interests and developmental needs.
- Government-funded: Enjoy up to 15 hours of free kinder per week (3 and 4 year olds), saving significantly on out-of-pocket costs.
We’re all about healthy, nutritious eating
At our Craigieburn child care centre, we prioritise wholesome, balanced meals that support children’s wellbeing and learning:
- Qualified in-house chef: Our chef Tiria holds both a chef qualification and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, bringing expertise in nutrition and child development.
- Daily fresh meals: Our four-week rotating seasonal menu includes breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack. Menus are reviewed every six months and aligned with Nutrition Australia guidelines.
- Halal certified: Our service proudly offers Halal meals in response to our community’s cultural needs.
- Flexible options: We cater to all dietary and cultural requirements. Meals are adjusted to suit children’s preferences, with alternatives like sandwiches or snacks always available.
- Cooking classes: Our 3- and 4-year-old kindergarten children enjoy fortnightly hands-on cooking sessions with Chef Tiria—fostering food knowledge and confidence in the kitchen.
Inclusive support for every child
Each child at our Craigieburn child care centre is supported through personalised, inclusive learning that values family input and individual development.
- Individual Learning Plans documented via Xplor and tailored to each child’s interests, strengths, and needs.
- Family partnerships are prioritised — we regularly seek feedback and recognise families as their child’s first teacher.
- Support for additional needs includes collaboration with allied health professionals and access to extra educator support where eligible.
- Multicultural support: our diverse team communicates in children’s home languages to build trust and inclusion.
- In-centre observations by professionals ensure strategies are responsive, practical, and embedded in daily routines.
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
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Nursery0 – 2 years
$179.00 -
Toddler2 – 3 years
$179.00 -
Kindergarten3 – 5 years
$179.00
Child Care Subsidy Estimator
Discover how much child care subsidy you may be entitled to by entering the fields below.*
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*This estimator provides an estimate only and is based on the following assumptions:
- Accuracy and currency of family income information entered.
- Family CCS entitlements include 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight. Please note your family may be entitled to less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight – if you are unsure we recommend you use the comprehensive CCS estimator in the link below.
- Where 1-4 days of care is selected, full day sessions apply (being full operational hours of the centre, which can vary between centres).
- Where 5 days of care is selected, 10-hour per day sessions apply (ie, 50 hours p/w to optimise 100 hours of CCS subsidised care across the fortnight).
- Where a family’s CCS entitlements include less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, please use the comprehensive CCS calculator as a guide via the link below.
Kindergarten/Preschool subsidy is subject to State Government specific requirements including child age eligibility criteria and the delivery of the funded program by an Early Childhood Teacher on the day the subsidy is claimed by the family. Calculations herein are based on the assumption all eligibility criteria is met. Please contact your Centre Manager for detailed information.
For a more complete subsidy estimation, check out our comprehensive CCS calculator here.
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Frequently asked questions
A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.
On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.
Our Family Support Team will add your child’s name to our waitlist if one of our childcare centres is currently full in your child’s age group. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available.
We also do monthly check-ins to review availability, and you will receive a text message confirming whether you’re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month. If you would like an update at any point, you’re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or give us a call.
Our Family Support Team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the Pelican centre you are interested in that have immediate availability.
It’s common for a child to experience separation anxiety when they first start child care. When you’re getting ready to start child care, you can help your child overcome anxieties by visiting the child care service together for a Stay and Play session, and easing into new routines at home.
Read more tips about how to make the transition easier for your child.
Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.
For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.
It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.
Pelican Childcare uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.
After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.
If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Pelican Childcare is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.
Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.
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