canopy Early Education®
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Welcome to canopy Early Education®, where we learn, grow, and discover together!
Our passionate childcare educators, children, and their families create childcare within a community focused on a shared belief. Together we deliver childcare with an understanding that learning fosters growth and enables each child their own unique journey during their early years.
At canopy, children’s learning, and community engagement thrive. Together, we ensure quality childcare for families and offer children the best possible start for their learning journey. Our nurturing environment supports educators, children, families, and the community.
claire Johnston
president
API Qld Ltd
At canopy Early Education, a not-for-profit with a 100 year strong history, we are dedicated to early childhood education with the safety and wellbeing of every child central to our purpose. We are deeply committed to fostering a child-safe culture that is reflected in our governance, team values, and community partnerships.
We believe that every child has the right to feel safe, supported, and heard. Our team culture is grounded in generosity, respect, and shared responsibility—where educators, staff, and volunteers work together to create nurturing environments that empower children to thrive.
As a not-for-profit, our governance practices are transparent, inclusive, and accountable. We embed child safety into every level of decision-making, ensuring that our policies, training, and risk management strategies uphold the highest standards of care. We actively engage families and communities, advocating for children’s rights and wellbeing in all that we do.
As Board President, I affirm our unwavering commitment to child safety and our dedication to building a legacy of trust, empowerment, and excellence for every child and family we serve.

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Our Mission
Enriching lives through intergenerational community connection.
We are committed to providing the absolute best in childcare when it comes to providing quality play-based learning programs and environments, incorporating intergenerational participation with local community connections for early education and growth.

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What we offer
At canopy we are committed to children’s wellbeing, where together we grow – intellectually, emotionally and socially. Our carefully selected breadth of programs, partnerships, and inclusions cover:
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Nursery
Social connections and exploration of their world
Toddlers
Sense of identity and social interactions
Kindy
Teamwork and problem solving

ENROLMENTS are now open for 2026
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Our Centres
canopy Early Education® has three Queensland childcare centres located in and around Brisbane, with more planned.
canopy Milton
A large natural playground sitting on the land of the Turrbel and Jagera First Nations, with strong connections to local charities and educational centres.
canopy Ormiston
Joined canopy Early Education® June 2024. Located on the traditional lands of the Quandamooka people in East Brisbane.
canopy Dakabin
canopy Dakabin joined canopy Early Education® in April 2024, formerly part of Sesame Lane Childcare Centres.
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More canopy Early Education® childcare centres are coming soon.
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Testimonials
Acknowledgement of Country
canopy Early Education® acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on whose land we learn and recognises the continuing connections to land, water, and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to the Elders – past, present, and emerging.

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