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.
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
Chef-prepared dinners for the whole family, ready to pick-up. Feed Australia approved.
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Tidy trims for your little scholar during the day — no weekend salon trip.
Convenience
Time for you as a couple, with your children cared for in a familiar place.
Convenience
Safe, supervised transport at select campuses for easier mornings.
Select Campuses
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea cooked fresh on campus daily.
Included in Fees
Yoga, dance, sport, languages and STEM woven through the day.
Included in Fees
Photos, milestones and updates straight to your parent app.
Included in Fees
Supplied daily for our youngest scholars — nothing extra to pack.
Included in Fees
Routine checks and developmental reassurance, without the clinic wait.
Early foot and gait checks to support growing bodies and first steps.
Gentle, child-friendly dental visits that build healthy habits early.
On-site speech and language support, so concerns are helped early.
Vision screening at an age when early detection matters most.
New allied-health partners are added regularly. Ask your campus manager what's available.
Working parents don’t just need childcare — they need breathing room.
Here’s what the Family Time Program actually changes about your week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quarterly date nights are built into the program — because looking after your family includes looking after the two people holding it together.
Every service happens somewhere your child already feels safe, with educators who know them. Less disruption for them, far less coordination for you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Appointments are arranged through your campus manager or reception team, who coordinate everything around your child’s day so care stays familiar and uninterrupted.
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.
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.
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.
Book a tour of your nearest campus and we'll show you exactly how the Family Time Program fits into your family's week.
At Little Scholars, we deeply value the importance of quality time with family. Understanding the busy lives of our families, we’ve designed our Family Time program to help you create lasting memories and share enriching experiences without the stress of everyday tasks. This program is our way of giving back, ensuring that you can cherish more moments with your loved ones.
Convenience and care
Recognising the challenges of balancing work, life, and the myriad of appointments that come with raising children, our Family Time program is crafted to alleviate these pressures. We offer a range of services designed to simplify your life and maximise your family time. This includes convenient on-site services such as haircuts, and specialist appointments with optometrists, podiatrists, speech pathologists, dentists, and child health nurses.
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Special touches for the whole family
In addition to these services, we also offer helpful extras like take-home meals for both children and parents, and quarterly date nights, allowing you to enjoy quality time without the hassle of planning. Our aim is to support our families in every possible way, making your time outside of work and school truly enjoyable and stress-free.
The Family Time program at Little Scholars is our commitment to supporting and enhancing the well-being of our families. We understand that life’s demands can be overwhelming, and our goal is to provide you with more opportunities to enjoy precious, quality moments together.
The Family Time Program is designed to support families by offering convenient, on-site services like haircuts, dental and optical check-ups, specialist appointments, take-home meals, and more services that help maximise quality family time.
Services include haircuts, optometrist, podiatrist, speech pathology, dental visits, child health nursing, take-home meals, courtesy bus (select campuses), and quarterly date nights.
It alleviates the challenge of juggling appointments and daily demands by providing multiple services in one convenient location, giving families more quality time together.
Yes, it is designed to support all families enrolled at Little Scholars, catering to diverse schedules and needs.
The Family Time program services are offered on-site at all 17 Little Scholars campuses across Gold Coast, Brisbane, Redland Bay and Ipswich, making access simple and convenient for local families.
Appointments can be scheduled through your campus manager or reception team, ensuring coordinated care during your child’s time at Little Scholars.
Yes, you can order take-home meals for both children and parents to reduce mealtime stress at home. Take home meals are $7.50 each and must be pre-ordered. All Little Scholars menus & meals are approved by Feed Australia. You can read more information on our take home meals here.Â
Date nights offer parents a chance to enjoy quality time together while knowing their children are cared for in a safe and nurturing environment.
By offering access to specialists and support services in a family-friendly way, the program promotes holistic wellbeing for children and peace of mind for parents.
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