(07) 4253 5362
(07) 4253 5362Address:
148-152 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, 4870
Care Type:
Long Day Care, Pre-school
Hours:
6:30AM to 6:30PM
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Address:
148-152 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, 4870
Rating Score
When I first visited Pelicans, I was impressed by Kylee’s warmth, knowledge, and professionalism. After touring several early learning centres, it became clear that this was the place where I felt most confident and welcomed. High-quality educators were essential for me, and during my visits I observed the team at work — the way they speak to the children, guide them, play with them, and support their growth is simply beautiful. What I love most is their policies, flexible approach, the safety, and commitment to open and honest communication. Infact, communication with educators, director and leadership is top-notch, and any issue is addressed promptly. I also love that I can view the daily activities and more online about my child’s day. I truly feel we work together as a team — educators and parents — with the shared goal of giving each child the best possible experience. The environment is clean, thoughtfully arranged, and inviting, with rooms set up in age-appropriate activities. Facilities, outdoor and even the menu is well designed and child-focused. Thank you for the exceptional care you provide. Your dedication, passion, and hard work are amazing — you are all Stars!
- Rita Clerio
About Pelicans in the City Centre One Long Daycare and Kindergarten
Welcome to Pelicans in the City Centre One. We're ideally located for families in Parramatta Park, Manunda, Mooroobool, Bungalow, and Portsmith area.Our Long Daycare and Kindergarten Centre provides early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
At Pelicans in the City Centre One, we provide convenient, full care coverage from 9hr, 10hr or full days, 5 days per week, including school holidays.
Our multicultural, dedicated team of Teachers and Educators provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment - where your child can thrive, and be their wonderful self, every day.
Getting school ready? We offer the 4-year-old Government-approved Kindergarten program that helps ensure your child has a successful transition to formal schooling.
We offer a great variety of learning experiences at Pelicans In The City Centre One including
- Sustainability Program: Helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food and the importance of protecting our planet.
- Community Engagement Program: Encourages children to interact with and discover their local community. We often have visits from community services, and we go out on adventures to teach the children about their local environment.
- Music & Movement Program: Designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop an understanding of music - and of course, have fun.
About Pelicans in the City Centre One Long Daycare and Kindergarten
Welcome to Pelicans in the City Centre One. We're ideally located for families in Parramatta Park, Manunda, Mooroobool, Bungalow, and Portsmith area.Our Long Daycare and Kindergarten Centre provides early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
At Pelicans in the City Centre One, we provide convenient, full care coverage from 9hr, 10hr or full days, 5 days per week, including school holidays.
Our multicultural, dedicated team of Teachers and Educators provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment - where your child can thrive, and be their wonderful self, every day.
Getting school ready? We offer the 4-year-old Government-approved Kindergarten program that helps ensure your child has a successful transition to formal schooling.
We offer a great variety of learning experiences at Pelicans In The City Centre One including
- Sustainability Program: Helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food and the importance of protecting our planet.
- Community Engagement Program: Encourages children to interact with and discover their local community. We often have visits from community services, and we go out on adventures to teach the children about their local environment.
- Music & Movement Program: Designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop an understanding of music - and of course, have fun.
State Government Approved Programs
Our centre offers the QLD Government-approved ‘Free Kindy’ Program.
At Pelicans, your child will benefit from the QLD ‘Free Kindy’ Government-approved program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Kindergarten program will support your child’s learning, development, and well-being for now, at school and beyond. We tailor our Kindergarten program across:
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Emotional and Social Development
- Self regulation
- Healthy minds and bodies
The added benefits of our Kindergarten program include:
- QLD ‘Free Kindy’ Government-approved program
- Extended opening hours
- Open all year round (excl public holidays)
- Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers
- Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation
“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 by experimenting. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play, water 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 and reading experiences.
On any given day the Toddler children 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 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 encourages active engagement in learning and supports a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.
The oral language supports literacy learning. 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 development by engaging in rich discussions, introducing new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations, as well as singing, playing games, and reading with the children daily.
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, is supported through group learning environments. 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. Lastly, ensuring that all children are ready for the ‘big school’ by preparing them for all that ‘big school’ has to offer.
Morning
Shona is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Shona is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!
Lunch
Shona has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Shona a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Shona and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Shona’s favourite book.
Morning
Jayden is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, Jayden is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Jayden identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Jayden is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Jayden is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Jayden picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Jayden and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Jayden enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family.
While painting, Jayden is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Jayden’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Laura is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Laura and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Laura is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Laura sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Laura takes part in the centre’s sports program. Laura loves sports. Sports helps Laura improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Laura is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Laura and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit, the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.
Our centre chef prepares and cooks healthy and 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.
Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters.
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Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Pelicans in the City - Centre One.
Rating Score
Rita Clerio
When I first visited Pelicans, I was impressed by Kylee’s warmth, knowledge, and professionalism. After touring several early learning centres, it became clear that this was the place where I felt most confident and welcomed. High-quality educators were essential for me, and during my visits I observed the team at work — the way they speak to the children, guide them, play with them, and support their growth is simply beautiful. What I love most is their policies, flexible approach, the safety, and commitment to open and honest communication. Infact, communication with educators, director and leadership is top-notch, and any issue is addressed promptly. I also love that I can view the daily activities and more online about my child’s day. I truly feel we work together as a team — educators and parents — with the shared goal of giving each child the best possible experience. The environment is clean, thoughtfully arranged, and inviting, with rooms set up in age-appropriate activities. Facilities, outdoor and even the menu is well designed and child-focused. Thank you for the exceptional care you provide. Your dedication, passion, and hard work are amazing — you are all Stars!
Nooralam Jamal
We’ve had an excellent experience at Pelicans. All the educators and the leadership team are patient, caring, and genuinely invested in the children’s growth. The environment is clean, safe, and organized, with plenty of age-appropriate activities that keep the kids engaged and happy. There were times where our expectations differ to what is delivered by the centre. And there was a time of staff turnover thus there was a time where there were many changes. Not all changes are bad, they gave fresh outlook and ideas to the centre. The addition of new educators such as Ms Mubee together with passionate educators that stayed such as Ms Shanay, Ms Nettie, Ms Corryne and Ms Kozue kept the place thriving. I could name more educators and yet will miss a name, I am sure of that. The director and leadership team are quick to address any issues. There are upgrades in the centre that are due and plans were already in place. Communication with us is excellent—daily updates, photos, and quick responses to questions. Our child came as a baby has become more confident, social, and independent since attending (4 yrs++). Highly recommended if you would like a centre in the city.
Rakana Smith
The staff are amazing setting up different activities and play stations for kids to learn. The facilities are also clean and spacious for kids to play.
Hello Rakana, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We’re delighted that you found our staff to be amazing and that our centre is also clean and spacious for the kids. Your feedback fuels our passion to provide outstanding care. Kind regards, The Pelicans Childcare Team
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