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Karalee2

canopy Karalee2 is one of our newest centres to join the Canopy Early Education® family, officially opening its doors in February 2026. Situated on the traditional lands of the Jagera, Yuggera, and Ugarapul peoples, our centre proudly operates as a nonprofit community childcare service and after-school care.

For more than three decades, Canopy Early Education®, formerly known as API Childcare Centres, has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of families. Today, we are proud to be a trusted leader in early childhood education, expanding our reach into the Ipswich region and continuing our commitment to quality care and community connection.

canopy Karalee2 provides care and education for children aged 2 to 5 years, including a government-approved Kindergarten program. In addition, we also offer before and after school care for students from Mount Crosby State School and Karalee State School.

As a leading provider of childcare and preschool in Ipswich, our dedicated, professional, and friendly educators deliver high-quality education programs, ensuring that every child receives the attention and care they deserve.

Our Ratings

        Rated meeting NQS logo

ENROLMENTS are now open for 2026

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Why Choose canopy Karalee2?

Children progress through incredible stages of development, building confidence, forming relationships, strengthening motor skills, and laying the foundations for lifelong learning. Our service is flexible with age groupings to meet the needs of our children, our families and the community.

At canopy Early Education®, we recognise how important these early years are, and we provide an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported to learn through play.

Our educators take the time to truly understand each child. Through responsive relationships and tailored programs, we guide every canopy learner’s unique developmental journey, nurturing their sense of identity, well-being, and belonging.

canopy Karalee2 delivers high-quality, play-based learning through environments designed with children at the heart. The purpose-built service with three learning spaces available for children from 2 to 5 years. The centre has open-plan indoor spaces and nurturing garden play areas.

We offer After School Care for children aged 5–12 years as part of our learning program, providing engaging activities and a basketball court designed for older children.

Every environment invites them to feel secure, explore freely, build confidence, and engage in meaningful play that supports their learning and development.

More than a childcare service, canopy Karalee2 is a connected learning community where children are empowered to thrive, and families feel supported. With a strong commitment to Bush Kindy and meaningful local partnerships, we’re proud to offer Ipswich families a warm, caring place for their children to learn, grow, and discover.

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Our location

15 Enterprise Close, Karalee

Open from 6.15am to 6.15pm

Families at canopy Karalee2 enjoy year-round care and education for their children from 6.15 am to 6:15 pm each day, excluding public holidays.

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Our Programs

As a leading provider of Pre-School and Kindy in Ipswich, canopy Karalee2 provides comprehensive childcare programs catering to children 2 – 5 years, including a government-approved Kindergarten program and After School for ages 5 – 12 years

Toddlers

2- 3 years

Sense of identity and social interactions.

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Kindy

4-5 years

Teamwork and problem solving.

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AFTER SCHOOL CARE

5 – 12 years

Offering OSHC, and vacation care programs.

 

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Inclusions

 At canopy Karalee2, we prioritise your child’s education, engagement, and well-being with an array of comprehensive inclusions.
We ensure every child thrives in our friendly, nurturing environment, intending to help make childcare easier for our busy canopy families!

2 meals and 2 snacks

by Kids Gourmet Food

Incursions + excursions

some charged

Sunscreen

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Our canopy  Karalee2 Team

At canopy Kaealee2, our team brings a wealth of expertise in childcare and diverse life experiences. With extensive backgrounds in early education, our educators shape a nurturing environment for canopy learners from Toddlers, Kindergarten, to After School Care. Each child benefits from our team’s unique perspectives and skills, fostering holistic growth and development, and delivering exceptional childcare in Ipswich.

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