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Pelican Childcare Fairways

Pelican Childcare Fairways

94-100 Fairways Boulevard, Craigieburn, VIC, 3064 view map
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5.0
(03) 9116 9021

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

6:30AM to 6:30PM

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94-100 Fairways Boulevard, Craigieburn, VIC, 3064

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Dear Pelican Childcare Fairways Team, As Logan’s time at Pelican Childcare comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to say a very heartfelt thank you. Logan has been attending Pelican for the past four years, and tomorrow marks his final day of kinder before he begins an exciting new chapter — starting Prep in Kilmore next Thursday. While we are so proud and excited for him, we are also incredibly sad to be saying goodbye. Over the years, the beautiful teachers at Pelican have created so many special memories for Logan and have truly left a footprint on his heart. Your care, patience, guidance, and love have helped shape him into the confident and happy little person he is today. We feel so grateful and blessed that he has had such an amazing group of ladies supporting him through these early years. We would especially like to acknowledge Logan’s teachers for the incredible patience, understanding, and dedication they have shown — particularly during times when Logan could be a little temperamental and stubborn. We know he has certainly had his moments, and you have truly seen it all. Through it all, your calm approach, kindness, and encouragement never wavered, and for that we are so thankful. We also noticed such a positive change in Logan after his operation to remove his tonsils and adenoids. As his speech began to come through more clearly, his teachers played a huge role in supporting, encouraging, and building his confidence. The effort you put into helping him find his voice and preparing him for the transition to Prep has made a world of difference, and we will always be grateful for the part you played in this important stage of his development. We would also like to give a very special thank you to Carol. She does an absolutely amazing job running the centre and truly runs it like a pro. Her leadership, warmth, and dedication shine through in everything she does, and it is clear how much love and pride she has for the centre, the children, and the families. Pelican Childcare Fairways is a reflection of her hard work and passion, and we cannot thank her enough for creating such a welcoming and nurturing environment. A very special mention goes to Logan’s “private chef,” whose cooking he often preferred over his mum’s — a true testament to the love and care that goes into everything you do! Thank you all for being so wonderful to our family and for giving Logan such a strong, happy foundation to begin his school journey. Pelican Childcare Fairways will always hold a very special place in our hearts. With sincere thanks and appreciation, Logan’s family

- Ms Chislett Chislett

About Pelican Childcare Fairways

We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, Somerton and Greenvale and surrounding areas. Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as Craigieburn South Primary School, supporting a smooth transition to school.

We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.

Our Learning Environments

Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:

  • Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
  • Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
  • Kindergarten (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.

We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.

Innovative Early Learning Programs

Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:

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

We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.

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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our centre offers the Victorian Government-approved ‘Kinder: Best Start, Best Life’ program for 3–4-year-olds, providing up to 15 hours per week of funded Kindergarten. This program supports children’s learning, development, and well-being, setting them up for future success.

Our Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten children focuses on:

  • Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
  • Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
  • Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
  • Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Kindergarten program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Kinder fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS).
  • Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
  • Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
  • School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.

We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers regular updates on their learning and development.

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing.

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games, role playing and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddlers can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Kindergarten Space: 3 – 6 years

Kindergarten is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Kindergarten children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.

Throughout the Kindergarten year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, are supported through group learning experiences. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Our goal in the Kindergarten year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.

Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

Meet the team

Meet the team

Hi, I'm Carol, the Centre Manager at Pelican Childcare Fairways. I started working in early learning in 2015. I began my early learning years at Pelican Newbury and then had the opportunity to join Pelican Fairways in April 2022. I am Diploma Qualified with a Working with Children Check and a First Aid Certificate.

In my career, I implemented different learning strategies through play-based learning to foster children’s confidence and assist children in their future learning. I have built many relationships with children and families over the years who have left with footprints of memories that I could never forget.

Every child is unique and has different learning styles. However, I believe that the best learning in the first five years should come from play. A play-based learning environment encourages children to socialise and communicate, and it creates plenty of opportunities to build on their fine motor skills and physical motor skills to prepare them for school and beyond. At Pelican Fairways, we guide children’s learning with positive interactions with educators and their peers to keep them motivated. We encourage children to discover their own interests and strength and create individual learning goals based on each child’s progress.

Our educators at Pelican Fairways are respectful, empathetic, encouraging, and dedicated to providing the best possible care and education for our children. We come from different cultural backgrounds, and we incorporate everyone’s cultures into our daily practice.

I build relationships with families by providing regular updates and honest communication. I would greet the families face to face and have personal interaction to get to know families and children. We are open to feedback and love to support families wherever we can.

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Pelican Childcare Fairways Reviews (50)

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Ms Chislett Chislett

Jan, 2026

Dear Pelican Childcare Fairways Team, As Logan’s time at Pelican Childcare comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to say a very heartfelt thank you. Logan has been attending Pelican for the past four years, and tomorrow marks his final day of kinder before he begins an exciting new chapter — starting Prep in Kilmore next Thursday. While we are so proud and excited for him, we are also incredibly sad to be saying goodbye. Over the years, the beautiful teachers at Pelican have created so many special memories for Logan and have truly left a footprint on his heart. Your care, patience, guidance, and love have helped shape him into the confident and happy little person he is today. We feel so grateful and blessed that he has had such an amazing group of ladies supporting him through these early years. We would especially like to acknowledge Logan’s teachers for the incredible patience, understanding, and dedication they have shown — particularly during times when Logan could be a little temperamental and stubborn. We know he has certainly had his moments, and you have truly seen it all. Through it all, your calm approach, kindness, and encouragement never wavered, and for that we are so thankful. We also noticed such a positive change in Logan after his operation to remove his tonsils and adenoids. As his speech began to come through more clearly, his teachers played a huge role in supporting, encouraging, and building his confidence. The effort you put into helping him find his voice and preparing him for the transition to Prep has made a world of difference, and we will always be grateful for the part you played in this important stage of his development. We would also like to give a very special thank you to Carol. She does an absolutely amazing job running the centre and truly runs it like a pro. Her leadership, warmth, and dedication shine through in everything she does, and it is clear how much love and pride she has for the centre, the children, and the families. Pelican Childcare Fairways is a reflection of her hard work and passion, and we cannot thank her enough for creating such a welcoming and nurturing environment. A very special mention goes to Logan’s “private chef,” whose cooking he often preferred over his mum’s — a true testament to the love and care that goes into everything you do! Thank you all for being so wonderful to our family and for giving Logan such a strong, happy foundation to begin his school journey. Pelican Childcare Fairways will always hold a very special place in our hearts. With sincere thanks and appreciation, Logan’s family

Response from the owner 28 Jan 2026

Dear Logan’s family, Thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt message. It has been a true privilege to be part of Logan’s early learning journey and to watch him grow into such a confident and happy little person. Your kind words about our educators and the care, patience, and support they provide mean a great deal to our whole team. We also sincerely appreciate your lovely feedback about Carol and her leadership, as well as the special mention for our cook, which we will be sure to pass on. While we will miss seeing Logan and your family, we are so excited for him as he begins Prep and wish him every success and happiness in this next chapter. Thank you for trusting us with such an important part of Logan’s early years. Warm regards, The Pelican Fairways Team

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Stephen Ryan

Jan, 2026

Great company, great service, great staff, highly recommend.

Response from the owner 20 Jan 2026

Hi Stephen, What a wonderful 5-star review! We're so happy that you found our centre to have great service and staff. Your kind words encourage us to continue offering the best for our children. Warm regards, The Pelican Childcare Team

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Joliana Adam

Jan, 2026

Pelican Childcare Fairways, I am deeply grateful for the care and support you have provided my children during their early years of learning. I cannot express my gratitude for everything that my children and I have experienced at Pelican Fairways. Starting it off with the most amazing centre manager, Mrs.Carol, thank you for being so understanding, supportive and constant with your management. Kinder teacher, Virdah, thank you for your hard work and commitment in ensuring that children are more than ready to commence their foundation years of schooling. Ljubica, thank you for being so energetic, enthusiastic, caring, supportive, nurturing and a genuine educator, (speechless to describe this educator). Vasa, thank you for being so gentle, kind and supportive to the children’s early years of learning. Simran, Renuka, Kisa, Taylor, and Angela, thank you for being so kind, caring and loving to my children and to all the children at the centre.You guys are incredible, your hard work and commitment will forever be appreciated. Moving suburbs didn’t stop me from utilising the centre’s service as seeing the smile on my children’s faces during drop offs and seeing them run and hug their educators indicated that they are loved and cared for enormously. It is hard to put in words how grateful we are for the care, guidance and dedication this centre has shown to our children over the past TEN years. I feel grateful for the service and the impact the centre has had on my children’s wellbeing and education. This was witnessed when my child received an excellent initial school report from his primary school. This report is also a reflection of the quality service and a personalised education that the children receive while they attend this centre. For first-time parents who desire for their child/ren to build confidence, learn and grow in a positive, nurturing and a healthy environment then without a single doubt you should look no further than Pelican Fairways. Heartfelt thanks to the team at Pelican Fairways!!

Response from the owner 05 Jan 2026

Hi Joliana, Thank you for the glowing 5-star review! We’re overjoyed by the beautiful words you have written. Knowing that our efforts are appreciated truly inspires us to keep striving for excellence. Kind regards, The Pelican Childcare Team

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