Carrara · Gold Coast

Childcare in Carrara Long day care, kindergarten and school-age care for Carrara families, about 8 minutes away at Little Scholars Nerang.

We don’t have a campus in Carrara. Little Scholars Nerang is about 8 minutes away by car, with Alexander Drive on the usual route, and it runs before and after school care as well as long day care. You’re welcome to book a tour, meet our team and see the campus running.

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Your nearest campus

Where is Little Scholars Nerang, and when is it open?

Little Scholars Nerang sits at 67 Crusader Way, Nerang, and opens Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm.

Renee Hallam, Campus Manager at Little Scholars Nerang
Your Campus ManagerRenee Hallam

Renee Hallam is the Campus Manager at Little Scholars Nerang.

  • Address67 Crusader Way, Nerang QLD 4211
  • Phone07 5596 0892
  • Email[email protected]
  • HoursMonday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm
  • AgesLong day care from 6 weeks to 5 years, with a government-approved kindergarten program
  • School-age careBefore and after school care and vacation care, ages 4 to 12
The front of Little Scholars Nerang

How far is Little Scholars Nerang from Carrara?

Little Scholars Nerang is about 8 minutes by car from Carrara in typical weekday traffic.

The usual route takes Alexander Drive towards the campus at 67 Crusader Way. If your family spends time at Emerald Lakes Parklands or Boonooroo Park (Central) on Hickey Way, enter either into Google Maps to see the trip from there.

There’s more on the campus at Childcare Nerang. Little Scholars Ashmore is also near Carrara, about 10 minutes away (Childcare Ashmore), and every campus in the region is listed at Childcare Gold Coast.

Carrara to Little Scholars Nerang

By car, in typical weekday traffic
By car
About 8 minutes
Route
Alexander Drive
On arrival
Ring the intercom at the front entrance and one of our team members will come to greet you and let you in
Also near
Little Scholars Ashmore, about 10 minutes
8 minby car from Carrara to Little Scholars Nerang
12 hrsopen 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
4 to 12ages for before and after school care and vacation care
10 minto Little Scholars Ashmore, the other campus near Carrara

Why families from Carrara choose Little Scholars Nerang

Little Scholars Nerang gives Carrara families long days, care that continues once school starts, and meals cooked on campus.

  • 6:30am to 6:30pm

    Little Scholars Nerang is open 12 hours a day, Monday to Friday.

  • School-age care on site

    Little Scholars Nerang runs before and after school care and vacation care for ages 4 to 12.

  • Chef-prepared meals

    An in-house chef at Little Scholars Nerang cooks meals on campus each day.

  • Educators beyond ratio

    Because our non-contact roles are staffed separately rather than counted in ratio, there are consistently more educators available to children than the regulations require.

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What ages does Little Scholars Nerang take?

At Little Scholars Nerang, we look after children from 6 weeks old to 12 years.

Long day care covers 6 weeks to 5 years. Our kindergarten is a government-approved kindergarten program for children aged 3 to 5, taught by a qualified early childhood teacher, so Free Kindy can apply: the Queensland Government funds 15 hours a week for 40 weeks. You’ll find the eligibility rules on the Queensland Government’s Free Kindy page.

From school age, before and after school care and vacation care cover ages 4 to 12. Your child’s group is confirmed at enquiry.

  • Long day care

    6 weeks to 5 years.

  • Kindergarten

    Ages 3 to 5, with a qualified early childhood teacher.

  • School-age care

    Before and after school and vacation care, ages 4 to 12.

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How much will childcare at Little Scholars Nerang cost?

At Little Scholars Nerang, what you pay is shaped by your Child Care Subsidy.

Your days

Tell us your subsidy percentage and we will tell you exactly what your days will cost. Not sure what it is? We will work it out with you.

Up to 90%

Eligible families can have up to 90% of the fee covered by the Child Care Subsidy, paid directly to the campus.

Try the numbers

Our CCS calculator gives you an estimate in a few minutes.

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How do I book a tour of Little Scholars Nerang?

Book a tour of Little Scholars Nerang with the form here or by calling 07 5596 0892.

You’ll walk the campus with our team, see the rooms and outdoor areas, and can ask about school-age care for later years. Little Scholars Nerang is listed, like every approved service, on the ACECQA national registers.

  • Pick a day

    Online or over the phone.

  • Think ahead

    Ask how school-age care works.

  • Meet us

    Our team will show you around.

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Questions

Questions parents in Carrara ask

Little Scholars Nerang is the campus these answers are about, for families in Carrara.

Is there a Little Scholars campus in Carrara?

No, we don’t have a campus in Carrara. The nearest is Little Scholars Nerang, at 67 Crusader Way, Nerang, about 8 minutes away by car, using Alexander Drive. Little Scholars Ashmore is also close, about 10 minutes from Carrara. Little Scholars Nerang is open Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm.

How far is the nearest Little Scholars campus from Carrara?

Little Scholars Nerang is about 8 minutes by car from Carrara in typical weekday traffic. The usual route takes Alexander Drive. When you arrive at Little Scholars Nerang, ring the intercom at the front entrance and one of our team members will come to greet you and let you in.

Which Little Scholars campuses are closest to Carrara?

Little Scholars Nerang is the closest, about 8 minutes by car from Carrara, and Little Scholars Ashmore is about 10 minutes away. Both campuses offer long day care from 6 weeks to 5 years, a government-approved kindergarten program, and before and after school care for ages 4 to 12.

Does Little Scholars Nerang run before and after school care?

Yes. Little Scholars Nerang runs before and after school care and vacation care for children aged 4 to 12, Monday to Friday. Call Little Scholars Nerang on 07 5596 0892 to ask which schools it collects from and how mornings and afternoons work for school-age children.

Is Little Scholars Ashmore an option for Carrara families?

Yes. Little Scholars Ashmore, at 8 Sturt Street, Ashmore, is about 10 minutes from Carrara by car. It’s open Monday to Friday, 6am to 6pm, and runs school-age care as well. Call Little Scholars Ashmore on 07 5597 2605, or book a tour of Little Scholars Nerang using this page.

How do I book a tour?

You can book a tour of Little Scholars Nerang with the enquiry form on this page, or by calling the campus on 07 5596 0892. Share your child’s age and the days you’re looking at, and we’ll arrange a time. Little Scholars Nerang is open Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm.

How do I find out what my days would cost?

Little Scholars Nerang begins with your Child Care Subsidy percentage. Tell us your subsidy percentage and we will tell you exactly what your days will cost. Not sure what it is? We will work it out with you. For a first estimate, try the Little Scholars CCS calculator.

Book a tour at Little Scholars Nerang

Little Scholars Nerang is about 8 minutes from Carrara, and you’re welcome to visit. At Little Scholars School of Early Learning, we’re family-owned and run 17 campuses across South East Queensland.

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