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Families eligible for the Child Care Subsidy can now access a minimum of 3 days per week of subsidised early learning and care. It’s the perfect time to discover a place where your child can learn, grow and belong.
Come and experience how we support your child’s individual learning journey.
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.
Nursery
0 – 2 years
$186.50/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$186.50/day
Kindergarten
4 – 5 years
$186.50/day
Child Care Subsidy Estimator
Discover how much child care subsidy you may be entitled to by entering the fields below.
2026 3-Day Guarantee
From 5th January 2026, based on the information you have entered, here's an estimate of your CCS entitlements and your out-of-pocket costs.
Total Fees
$0.00
Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy
$0.00
Kindergarten/Preschool Subsidy
$0.00
Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)
$0.00
Matrix Out of Pocket Cost
Is your CCS working for you? Check the out-of-pocket cost matrix per child against session lengths and weekly days below. Please note: The table in the matrix only shows out-of-pocket costs after CCS (Child Care Subsidy).
| Child 1 | 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
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*Kindergarten/preschool subsidy applied: $0.00
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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.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
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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We look forward to welcoming your family.