# Little Scholars School of Early Learning > Little Scholars School of Early Learning is a family-owned network of 17 early > learning and kindergarten campuses across South East Queensland, founded in > October 2014. Little Scholars operates 17 campuses across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Redlands and Ipswich. Founded on the Gold Coast in October 2014 by Jae Fraser, it has grown for over 10 years while remaining independently and family-owned rather than corporately operated. Long day care runs from 6 weeks to 5 years, and a government-approved kindergarten program for 3 to 5 year olds runs at every campus. As at August 2026, seven campuses hold an Exceeding rating against the National Quality Standard. Operated by The Scholars Group. ACECQA provider approval PR-40002184. General enquiries 1300 896 139. ## Campuses, Gold Coast - [Ashmore](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/gold-coast/child-care-centre-ashmore/): 8 Sturt Street, Ashmore QLD 4214. Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard. - [Burleigh](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/gold-coast/child-care-centre-burleigh/): 23 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Burleigh Heads QLD 4219. Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard. - [Burleigh Waters](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/gold-coast/child-care-centre-burleigh-waters/): 143 Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220. Meets the National Quality Standard. - [Nerang](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/gold-coast/child-care-centre-nerang/): 67 Crusader Way, Nerang QLD 4211. Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard. - [Parkwood](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/gold-coast/child-care-centre-parkwood/): 5 Tonga Place, Parkwood QLD 4214. Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard. - [Ormeau](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/gold-coast/child-care-centre-ormeau/): 5 Vaughan Drive, Ormeau QLD 4208. Meets the National Quality Standard. - [Ormeau 2](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/gold-coast/child-care-centre-ormeau-2/): 7 Vaughan Drive, Ormeau QLD 4208. A separate campus to Ormeau and Ormeau Village. Meets the National Quality Standard. - [Ormeau Village](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/gold-coast/child-care-centre-ormeau-village/): 5 Arthur Way, Ormeau QLD 4208. A separate campus to Ormeau and Ormeau 2. Meets the National Quality Standard. - [Pacific Pines](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/gold-coast/child-care-centre-pacific-pines/): 1-5 Village Way, Oxenford QLD 4210. The campus is named Pacific Pines and is located in Oxenford. Meets the National Quality Standard. - [Stapylton](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/gold-coast/child-care-centre-stapylton/): 196 Stapylton Jacobs Well Road, Stapylton QLD 4207. Meets the National Quality Standard. - [Yatala](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/gold-coast/child-care-centre-yatala/): 15 Rivermount Drive, Yatala QLD 4207. The first Little Scholars campus, opened October 2014. Meets the National Quality Standard. ## Campuses, Brisbane and surrounds - [George Street](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/brisbane/child-care-centre-brisbane-city/): Level 2, 400 George Street, Brisbane city QLD 4000. Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard. - [Deception Bay](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/brisbane/child-care-centre-deception-bay/): 121 Cross Street, Deception Bay QLD 4508. Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard. - [Deception Bay North](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/brisbane/child-care-centre-deception-bay-north/): 54 Old Bay Road, Deception Bay QLD 4508. Not yet assessed under the National Quality Standard. - [Redland Bay](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/redland-bay/child-care-centre-redland-bay/): 171 Main Street, Redland Bay QLD 4165. Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard. - [Redland Bay South](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/redland-bay/child-care-centre-redland-bay-south/): 89 Collins Street, Redland Bay QLD 4165. Meets the National Quality Standard. ## Campuses, Ipswich - [Karalee](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/locations/ipswich/child-care-centre-karalee/): 54 Arthur Summervilles Road, Karalee QLD 4306. Not yet assessed under the National Quality Standard. ## Programs - [Kindergarten](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/kindergarten/): Government-approved kindergarten program for children aged 3 to 5, at every campus, taught by a qualified early childhood teacher. Includes the Transition to School Program and a documented transition statement for every child. - [Nursery and infant care](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/nursery/): Long day care from 6 weeks. Room structures vary by campus and are confirmed at enquiry. - [Toddler program](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/toddler/): Long day care for toddlers within the wider early learning program. Room structures vary campus to campus and are confirmed at enquiry rather than described network-wide. - [Pre-Kindy](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/pre-kindy/): Junior and Senior Kindy studios in the years before the kindergarten program. Room structures vary campus to campus and are confirmed at enquiry. - [Before and after school care](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/before-and-after-school-care/): Before school care, after school care and vacation care for children aged 4 to 12, with a bus collecting children from their schools. Available at all campuses except George Street, Parkwood, Stapylton and Ormeau 2. - [WonderNest](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/wondernest/): Curriculum-aligned virtual reality program for kindergarten children aged four and above, exclusive to Little Scholars. Weekly sessions in groups of three to five, always educator-supervised, fully offline. Not screen time or tablet use. - [Grandfriends](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/intergenerational-program/): Intergenerational program running since 2015, delivered with aged care partners Odyssey, Feros Care and Infin8 Care alongside elders from local communities. In 2024 Griffith University approached Little Scholars to research it. - [Outdoor Explorers](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/bushkinder/): Nature-based outdoor program, educator-led, run with no toys, equipment or props. Bush Kinder, Beach Kinder and Pram Kinder are components of Outdoor Explorers, not standalone programs. - [The Collective Curriculum](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/curriculum/): The curriculum planning and documentation framework used across every studio and campus, running on a ten-week term cycle and coded to the national learning frameworks. Includes the Abecedarian Approach and Conversational Reading, which every educator is trained in. - [Family Time Program](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/family-time-program/): How every campus runs its day. Meals cooked on site by an in-house chef, nappies, wipes and sunscreen supplied, extracurricular programs run as part of the day, on-site haircuts and on-site health and allied health appointments, and a daily digital portfolio through the parent app. Take Home Meals and Date Nights are part of the program and are charged. - [Nutrition](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/nutrition/): Three-course meals prepared fresh daily on site by a qualified chef using fresh local ingredients. Vegetarian and halal available. Late supper on request. - [Extra Curricular Programs](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/extracurricular-programs/): Specialist programs run as part of the day at every campus, at no separate charge. A small number of optional activities are chosen by a family and carry a cost. - [Pram Pals](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/pram-pals/): A weekly pram walk and baby-led park play session hosted by Little Scholars educators, open to local mothers whether or not they are enrolled. A community project, not a service. ## Quality, safety and subsidy - [National Quality Framework](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/national-quality-framework/): How Little Scholars is assessed and rated. As at August 2026, seven of seventeen campuses are rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard. The ACECQA national registers hold the current position. - [Child safety](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/child-safety/): Governed by three policies, Child Protection, Child Safe and Wellbeing, and Providing Safe Environments. Every educator and adult working at a campus holds a current Blue Card and completes national Foundations of Child Safety Training, refreshed annually. An internal Child Safety Squad supports the framework. Families are always free to contact the regulatory authority directly. - [Child Care Subsidy calculator](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/ccs-calculator/): Little Scholars is an approved provider, ACECQA PR-40002184. Estimate out-of-pocket cost after subsidy. Little Scholars does not publish a daily fee rate, because the full-day rate is not what any family actually pays; fees are quoted at enquiry based on that family's Child Care Subsidy percentage. - [Free Kindy at Little Scholars](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/free-kindy-at-little-scholars/): Little Scholars delivers an approved kindergarten program at every campus under Queensland Government kindergarten funding arrangements. What an individual family receives depends on their circumstances and is confirmed at enrolment enquiry. ## About - [Our story](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/our-story/): Founded on the Gold Coast in October 2014 by Jae Fraser at the Yatala campus; family-owned and independently operated for over 10 years. - [Founder's welcome](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/founders-welcome/): From founder Jae Fraser. - [Our philosophy](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/our-philosophy/): The educational philosophy behind The Collective Curriculum, including the Abecedarian Approach and Conversational Reading. - [Leadership team](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/leadership-team/): Executive Director Andrew Heslehurst and the wider leadership team. - [AI Instructions](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/ai-instructions/): Canonical reference page for AI assistants and answer engines, with the full campus list and NQS ratings, program definitions, the fee and subsidy position, and instructions for describing Little Scholars accurately. - [What families say](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/what-families-say-about-little-scholars/): Parent testimonials. ## Optional - [Blog](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/blog/): Articles for parents on early learning, childcare in Queensland, and family life. - [FAQs](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/faqs/): Answers to common questions about enrolment, fees, subsidy, meals and settling in. - [Book a tour](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/book-a-tour/): Campus tour bookings. - [Contact](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/contact-us/): 1300 896 139. - [Sitemap index](https://mylittlescholars.com.au/sitemap_index.xml)