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Karalee

canopy Karalee 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.

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 Karalee provides care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, including a government-approved Kindergarten program. 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 Karalee?

From Nursery to Kindergarten, children progress through incredible stages of development, building confidence, forming relationships, strengthening motor skills, and laying the foundations for lifelong learning. 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 Karalee delivers high-quality, play-based learning through environments designed with children at the heart. The centre’s open-plan indoor spaces, nurturing garden play areas, including a water play area and vegetable gardens.

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 Karalee 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

1/11 Perseverance Street, Karalee QLD 4306

Open from 6.15am to 6.15pm

Families at canopy Karalee 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 Preschool and Kindy in Ipswich, canopy Karalee provides comprehensive childcare programs catering to children 6 weeks to 5 years, including a government-approved Kindergarten program.

Nursery

6 weeks -2 years

Social connections and exploration of their world.

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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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Inclusions

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

Nappies/wipes
Sunscreen
2 meals and 2 snacks

by Kids Gourmet Food

Incursions + excursions

some charged

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Our canopy Karalee Team

At canopy Karelee, 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 Nursery to Kindergarten. 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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