Childcare that gives your family time back.

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Between work, drop-offs and a calendar full of appointments, the moments that matter most get squeezed out. The Family Time Program brings haircuts, take-home meals, date nights and specialist appointments onto campus — so your evenings and weekends belong to your family again.

We’re not just a childcare centre. We’re part of your village.

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Why we created it

A simple idea: give families their weekends back.

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There are no reheated trays or outside caterers here. Every campus has an experienced in-house chef preparing wholesome meals and snacks from scratch each day, in our commercial-grade kitchens.

Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea are nutritionally balanced, age-appropriate and portioned for growing bodies — using locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Our menus meet and exceed the Australian Dietary Guidelines, providing at least half of your child’s daily nutritional needs while they’re in our care

What's included

Everthing we handle, so you don't have to.


Take-Home Meals

Take-Home Meals

Chef-prepared dinners for the whole family, ready to pick-up. Feed Australia approved.

$7.50 · Pre-Order

On-Campus Haircuts

Tidy trims for your little scholar during the day — no weekend salon trip.

Convenience

Quarterly Date Nights

Time for you as a couple, with your children cared for in a familiar place.

Convenience

Courtesy Bus

Safe, supervised transport at select campuses for easier mornings.

Select Campuses

Chef-Prepared Meals

Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea cooked fresh on campus daily.

Included in Fees

Extracurriculars

Yoga, dance, sport, languages and STEM woven through the day.

Included in Fees

Digital Updates

Photos, milestones and updates straight to your parent app.

Included in Fees

Nappies & Wipes

Supplied daily for our youngest scholars — nothing extra to pack.

Included in Fees


Specialist Appointments On Campus

Child Health Nurse

Routine checks and developmental reassurance, without the clinic wait.

Podiatrist

Early foot and gait checks to support growing bodies and first steps.

Dentist

Gentle, child-friendly dental visits that build healthy habits early.

Speech Pathologist

On-site speech and language support, so concerns are helped early.

Optometrist

Vision screening at an age when early detection matters most.

Plus many more

New allied-health partners are added regularly. Ask your campus manager what's available.


Why parents love it

It's not just convenient.

It's the mental load lifted.

Working parents don’t just need childcare — they need breathing room.

Here’s what the Family Time Program actually changes about your week.

Your weekends are yours again

The haircuts, the dentist, the dinner prep — the errands that quietly eat your Saturday all happen during the week, on campus. You get those hours back for the park, the beach, or simply slowing down together.

No time off work for appointments

Specialist visits happen while your child is already in care — no juggling annual leave, no circling carparks, no rescheduling a whole day around a 20-minute check-up.

Early support, without the waitlist

A speech pathologist, optometrist and child health nurse on campus means small concerns get noticed and gently addressed early — at the age when early intervention matters most.

Dinner is genuinely sorted

Collect a chef-prepared, Feed Australia–approved family meal at pick-up. The end of the day stops being a scramble and starts being time at the table together.

Your relationship gets a look-in too

Quarterly date nights are built into the program — because looking after your family includes looking after the two people holding it together.

Familiar faces, one trusted place

Every service happens somewhere your child already feels safe, with educators who know them. Less disruption for them, far less coordination for you.

A Glimpse of Family Time

Care that reaches into real life

Hear from a real family

Zaria, Little Scholars Parent Testimonial

Hear from a real family

Zaria, Little Scholars Parent Testimonial

Family Time Program questions answered.

What is the Family Time Program at Little Scholars?
It's our way of giving families back quality time. We bring everyday services and specialist appointments onto campus — on-site haircuts, take-home meals, quarterly date nights, a courtesy bus at select campuses, and visits from an optometrist, dentist, speech pathologist, podiatrist and child health nurse — so families spend less time running errands and more time together.
What services are included in the program?
On-campus haircuts, chef-prepared take-home meals, quarterly date nights, a courtesy bus (select campuses), and specialist appointments including optometry, dentistry, speech pathology, podiatry and child health nursing. Daily chef-prepared meals, complimentary extracurriculars, nappies and wipes, and a daily digital portfolio are all included as part of everyday life at Little Scholars.
How does the program help working parents?
It removes the appointments and errands that usually fill evenings and weekends. Specialist visits and services happen during care hours, in one trusted place — so there's no time off work, no extra driving, and far less to coordinate.
Is the program available at every campus?
Family Time Program services are offered on campus across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Redland Bay and Ipswich. The courtesy bus runs at select campuses — ask your campus manager what's offered at your nearest campus.
How do I book a specialist appointment?
Appointments are arranged through your campus manager or reception team, who coordinate everything around your child's day so care stays familiar and uninterrupted.
Are take-home meals available for the whole family?
Yes. Chef-prepared take-home meals can be ordered for children and parents to take the stress out of dinner. Meals are $7.50 each, must be pre-ordered, and every Little Scholars menu is approved by Feed Australia.
What do the quarterly date nights involve?
Date nights give parents time to reconnect while their children are cared for in a safe, nurturing and familiar environment — one of the simplest ways the program supports the whole family, not just the child.
How does the program support my child's development?
Having health and allied-health specialists visit campus means concerns can be noticed and gently supported early — at the age when early intervention has the greatest impact — all in a setting where your child already feels comfortable.

Ready to give your family time back?

Book a tour of your nearest campus and we'll show you exactly how the Family Time Program fits into your family's week.

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