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18 campuses across South East Queensland, where curious minds grow, friendships bloom, and every child is celebrated for exactly who they are.
Your campus manager meets your family and makes sure you feel completely at ease from the moment you arrive.
Every learning studio, outdoor play space, kitchen and garden. Every space your child will call home.
You'll be introduced to the educators who will care for your child. Ask them anything. They love talking to families.
Fees, CCS, availability, curriculum, meals, routines. Nothing is off limits.
We want you to make the right decision for your family, not just any decision. Take all the time you need.
18 campuses across South East Queensland. There's a Little Scholars close to home, work or school.
Explore what each tour moment means for your family.
The people who'll care for your child every day. Come face to face with the warmth, professionalism and genuine love for early learning that sets our team apart.
Learn more about meet the educatorsWatch The Collective curriculum come to life. Emergent, child-led, play-based learning that builds critical thinking, creativity and a genuine love of learning.
Learn more about the curriculum in actionEvery campus is purpose-built to inspire. Sensory gardens, treehouses, bike tracks, veggie patches, water play, light-filled studios.
Learn more about world-class environmentsOur on-campus chefs prepare three nutritious meals every day. You'll also experience the community warmth. Little Scholars genuinely feels like an extension of your family.
Learn more about food, feel and familyWe give families back the time they never have. On-campus haircuts, date nights and specialist appointments (optometrist, dentist, speech pathologist, podiatrist and child health nurse), all without leaving the campus. Campuses with before and after school care run a courtesy bus to and from school. Take-home dinners cooked by our chefs are available for a small extra charge.
Discover the Family Time ProgramBreakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, freshly cooked on campus by our in-house chefs. Included in your fees. No lunchbox required.
Our nutrition philosophyYoga, dance, sports, languages, STEM and cooking. A range of extracurricular activities are included in your daily fee and run as a regular part of your child's day. Some activities, for example swimming lessons, may incur an additional charge.
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"I visited three centres before choosing Little Scholars. The difference in warmth was immediately obvious. Our daughter started Prep reading confidently and we credit so much of that to her time at Ashmore."
Melanie R., Ashmore Campus
"Dropping my son off used to break my heart. Within two weeks at Little Scholars he was running in the door. The educators genuinely know him, not just his name, but who he is."
Sarah M., Parkwood Campus
"From being in the 'too hard basket' at his previous centre to now making friends and thriving every day. This is the kind of care every child deserves. We can't imagine anywhere else."
Shannon M., Parkwood Campus
The best way to understand the Little Scholars difference is to hear it directly from the families who live it every day.
Parent storiesSee what our families say about their Little Scholars experience (opens YouTube)
Family storyHear from Kat and Poppy about their Little Scholars experience (opens YouTube)
Parent storyHow educators helped bring Charlie out of his shell (opens YouTube)
Parent storyHow Little Scholars helped Matty's children gain independence (opens YouTube)Most families qualify for the Australian Government's Child Care Subsidy, covering up to 90% of childcare fees. Our free calculator shows your fortnightly cost after the subsidy in about two minutes, and we'll go through it with you on your tour.
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Can't find what you're looking for? Call us on 1300 896 139. We're happy to help.
Your campus manager or member of the leadership team will greet you and personally walk your family through every part of the campus: the learning studios, outdoor play spaces, kitchen and gardens. You'll meet the educators who would care for your child, have every question answered about fees, curriculum, availability and the Child Care Subsidy, and leave with a clear picture of what life at Little Scholars looks like. There is absolutely no pressure to enrol on the day.
Most tours take around 30 to 45 minutes, though many families find themselves staying longer as they chat with educators and explore the campus. We set aside as much time as you need. There's no rush.
Absolutely. We encourage it. There is no better way to see whether Little Scholars is the right fit than to watch your child's reaction when they walk through the door. Most children immediately want to explore the studios and outdoor spaces.
No. Tours are completely free. Book online using the form above, or call us on 1300 896 139 and we'll arrange a time that suits your family across any of our 18 campuses in the Gold Coast, in Brisbane, Ipswich or Redland Bay.
Little Scholars caters for children from 6 weeks through to 5 years across all 18 campuses: Nursery (6 weeks to 15 months), Toddler Programs (15 months to 2 years), Junior and Senior Kindy (2 to 4 years), and our Queensland Government-approved Kindergarten program (typically 4 to 5, with older 3 year olds able to start early). Before and After School Care and Vacation Care is also available at select campuses.
Most Australian families who use approved childcare are eligible for the CCS, which can cover up to 90% of childcare fees depending on household income and days attended. Our team will walk you through your entitlements during your tour, or use our CCS Calculator before you visit to get an estimate.
Great questions to ask: How are children grouped by age? What does a typical day look like? How do educators communicate with parents? What is the staff-to-child ratio? How do you handle the settling-in period? What qualifications do your educators hold? Are there any additional fees for meals or extracurriculars? We encourage families to ask us anything. Nothing is off limits.
Every Little Scholars campus operates under the National Quality Standard (NQS). Nine of our campuses are rated Exceeding NQS: Ashmore, Burleigh, Burleigh Waters, Nerang and Parkwood on the Gold Coast, Deception Bay and our Brisbane City campus on George Street, Redland Bay, and Karalee in Ipswich.
The Collective is Little Scholars' in-house curriculum: an emergent, child-led, play-based approach to early learning aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). It is designed to nurture each child's natural curiosity, build critical thinking and creativity, and develop the social-emotional skills children need to thrive at school and in life.
Yes. All Little Scholars campuses offer a Queensland Government-approved Kindergarten program delivered by qualified early childhood teachers. Queensland Free Kindy funding is available for eligible children, which can significantly reduce the cost of the kindergarten year for families. Ask our team about eligibility during your tour.
After your tour, your campus manager will send through enrolment information and confirm availability for your preferred start date and session days. You can complete your enrolment online or at the campus. The whole process is straightforward and our team supports you every step of the way. We recommend booking your tour as early as possible to secure your preferred placement, especially for the start of each school year.
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