Pelicans in the City - Centre One

148-152 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, 4870

5.0 Average score

32 Reviews

6:30AM to 6:30PM

Licensed for 88 Children

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(07) 4253 5362

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Our centre proudly offers the QLD Government-approved Kindergarten program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Kindergarten program supports your child's learning, development and well-being, to help ensure a successful transition to school.
Our music programs have been designed to help develop fundamental skills that help support childrens self regulation, memory and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop an understanding.
We are a multicultural early learning centre, with our centre offering Japanese and Portuguese language lessons, music and movement classes as well as Brazilian, culture, and dance classes.

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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.

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Kindergarten/Preschool 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

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 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.

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Cairns, QLD, 4870

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Jacinta Cragg

Sep, 2025

This daycare has been such a breath of fresh air after visiting other centres. Kylee, the director, is welcoming, professional, and truly passionate... Read more

Response from the owner 11 Sep 2025

Hello Jacinta, We’re incredibly grateful for your 5-star rating! Hearing that our staff have been welcoming and professional truly makes our day. Your feedback motivates us to continue providing the best environment for all our children. Best regards, The Pelicans Childcare Team

Stéphanie Guillet

Jul, 2025

Pelican in the City is a wonderful childcare centre. As a new mum, the transition from parental leave back to work wasn’t easy,... Read more

Response from the owner 22 Jul 2025

Hi Stephanie, Thank you for the glowing 5-star review! We’re overjoyed that you found our centre to be an absolute breeze to deal with. Knowing that our efforts are appreciated truly inspires us to keep striving for excellence. Kind regards, The Pelicans Childcare Team

Ariane Dozer

May, 2025

The educators here are sensational. A truly special, caring group that allows me to feel completely confident leaving my little one each day.

Dannie M

Aug, 2024

Absolutly love the centre and the staff.

Response from the owner 07 Aug 2024

Dear Dannie, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Pelicans Childcare Team.

Sukhpaljeet Kaur

Jul, 2024

Best center in cairns . Staff is amazing . I highly recommend this centre my daughter loved it. Our day has had the... Read more

Response from the owner 30 Jul 2024

Dear Sukhpaljeet, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Pelicans Childcare Team.

Jenna Miller

Jul, 2024

Fantastic place to be. Very involved with learning. Always getting updates regarding my kids and activities. Have been very impress with ho well... Read more

Response from the owner 17 Jul 2024

Dear Jenna, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Pelicans Childcare Team.

Zali Hubbard

Jul, 2024

Highly recommend Pelicans in the City - Centre 1 for your daycare needs. All the educators are so so kind, loving and caring... Read more

Response from the owner 16 Jul 2024

Dear Zali, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Pelicans Childcare Team.

N K

Apr, 2024

My son graduated last year, he really liked educators and his friends over there. Educators were very friendly and looked after kids very well. And... Read more

Response from the owner 09 Apr 2024

Hi, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Pelicans Childcare Team.

p h

Feb, 2023

We sent our 2 girls to pelicans in the city one, and were so happy with the care they received. The facilities are... Read more

Response from the owner 08 Feb 2023

Hello, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Pelicans Childcare Team.

maria soledad toro

Oct, 2022

(Translated by Google) Bad ... too many children poorly managed staff I do not recommend it absolutely not !!!! (Original) Pessimo ...troppi bambini poco personale... Read more

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