Our purposefully built, family-owned, boutique early learning centre right in the heart of Brisbane City offers a homely environment where every child is free to explore, delve into their wildest imaginations, be curious about the world around them, and find a safe place to call their second home. We are within walking distance from Brisbane’s greatest parks and sights, including Roma Street Parkland, the Queensland State Library, the Queensland Museum and more. Our Urban Kinder program ensures our Little Scholars of all ages experience the cultural offerings of this amazing city!
The way our childcare centre is designed means the children can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and return to more calming environments. Our vision is to provide a homely early learning centre that focuses on nature, nurture, love, and a sense of belonging and happiness for every child that walks through our doors. When it comes to childcare in Brisbane City, our campus has the largest indoor playground in the city, with double-storey play forts, water play, gardens and nature walks, vegetable and herb gardens and views 180-degree views of the cityscape. With the latest equipment, a wide range of resources, and skilful teaching staff – this campus is simply one of a kind.
If you’re after childcare in Brisbane with a difference, look no further. Our George Street campus is only a seven-minute walk from Roma Street Train Station. Our campus also offers free parking as well as an exclusive Parent Valet service in which we assist with drop-off and pick-up so you have time for a coffee before work. We even have a breakfast bar on offer to help parents make mornings a little smoother.
Situated in Brisbane City at 400 George Street, Little Scholars serves families from Brisbane City, South Brisbane, West End, Spring Hill, Paddington and New Farm. With Brisbane’s largest childcare playground and an exclusive Parent Valet service, our George Street campus offers a truly unique CBD early learning experience.
We’d love to show you what truly outstanding childcare in Brisbane City looks like, so contact us today or book a tour!
Little Scholars George Street is a family-owned campus in the heart of Brisbane city, where children from 6 weeks to 5 years spend their days in light-filled studios and the largest indoor playground around, with chef-cooked meals, Urban Kinder excursions into the city and a Government-approved kindergarten program. Come and see it for yourself.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026, by the Little Scholars team.
Little Scholars George Street is our only campus in Brisbane city, and it is rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard. We opened it in 2018, on Level 2 of 400 George Street. The purpose-built campus has the largest indoor playground around: double-storey play forts, water play, vegetable and herb gardens, nature walks and 180-degree views of the Brisbane skyline.
Roma Street Parkland, the State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Museum are all within walking distance, and our Urban Kinder program takes children of all ages out into them, so the cultural life of Brisbane becomes part of their week. Back on campus, the design gives children a calm retreat from the hustle and bustle outside.
Little Scholars George Street, at 400 George Street in Brisbane city, looks after families from Brisbane City, South Brisbane, West End, Spring Hill, Paddington and New Farm. It is one of 17 Little Scholars campuses, run the same way and with the same people behind it as our other campuses, and guided by the same four pillars: Learn, Grow, Inspire and Contribute. Read more about our key pillars, then book a tour and come and meet us.
Little Scholars George Street is at Level 2, 400 George Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000, a 7-minute walk from Roma Street Station, with free parking for families and dedicated drop-off zones.
Little Scholars George Street is rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, the benchmark for early childhood education and care in Queensland. The parents below say the rest.
The leadership team at Little Scholars George Street is led by Campus Manager Mel Ong, with a 2IC, an Educational Leader and the Regional Manager.
Mel leads the George Street campus day to day and is the person families meet first on a tour.
Christen is second in charge and supports the team on the floor across the studios.
Joan leads the educational program across the studios and mentors educators on each child's learning.
Carly oversees quality and operations across her region of Little Scholars campuses, working closely with the George Street team.
Every place at Little Scholars George Street includes a Government-approved kindergarten program, the Urban Kinder city excursion program, Feed Australia approved meals from the on-campus chef, the Family Time program, long day care hours from 6:30am to 6:30pm, the Intergenerational Grandfriends Program, more educators than the ratio requires, and a rotating range of extracurricular activities. There are no add-on fees for meals or kindergarten.
Everything Little Scholars does, Little Scholars George Street does, with the city on the doorstep:
Regular excursions into the city's parks, libraries and museums, so children of all ages experience the cultural offerings of Brisbane. Roma Street Parkland, the State Library and the Queensland Museum are all within walking distance.
Explore Urban Kinder
Children and local seniors together every fortnight. The kids gain confidence and empathy; the seniors gain a room full of friends.
Explore the Grandfriends Program
A rotating range of activities across health and fitness, music, yoga, sports, language, STEM, cooking and gardening, included in the fee, with a couple of optional extras.
Explore extracurriculars
Eight-minute guided virtual reality adventures for kindergarten children, in groups of 3 to 5, fully offline and always with an educator.
Explore WonderNest Because it is. Our play-based curriculum builds social, physical, emotional and academic skills through the things children already want to do.
Explore our curriculum A Government-approved kindergarten program in the year before school.
Explore the kindergarten programYes. Little Scholars George Street runs a Government-approved kindergarten program led by qualified early childhood teachers, preparing children for Prep. It runs inside the campus's 6:30am to 6:30pm day, so there is no separate kindergarten pick-up, and Free Kindy covers 15 hours a week across 40 weeks.
Kindergarten at Little Scholars George Street suits children aged 4 to 5. Some 3 year olds start a little early. It depends on the child, the numbers in the room and the waitlist. Ask on your tour.
Little Scholars George Street is an approved Child Care Subsidy provider, so most families pay well below the full fee. Bring your questions on the tour and the team will walk you through fees, vacancies and the subsidy. Or run the CCS calculator now; it takes a couple of minutes.
The CCS is paid directly to Little Scholars George Street and taken off your bill, so you only pay the gap. As at August 2026, families earning up to $88,520 receive a 90% subsidy, and families with more than 1 child aged 5 or under in care can receive a higher rate for second and younger children.
Every family eligible for the Child Care Subsidy now gets at least 3 days of subsidised care a week, no matter how much you work or study. It covers every child at Little Scholars George Street, not just kindy, and most families still pay a gap fee.
Free Kindy covers 15 hours per week across 40 weeks at Little Scholars George Street in the year before school. For 2026, children born between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022 are eligible, and hours beyond the free 15 can attract the CCS. Read more about Free Kindy at Little Scholars.
Subsidy rates and income thresholds are indexed each July and were last updated 6 July 2026. Figures are indicative; Services Australia confirms your entitlement.
Little Scholars George Street is a 7-minute walk from Roma Street Station and a short walk from Central Station, with bus stops along George Street and Adelaide Street. For families driving in, we have free parking with dedicated parent parking and drop-off zones, which is rare anywhere in the city.
Our Parent Valet service helps with drop-off and pick-up so you are not carrying bags and a toddler up from the car park, and the breakfast bar means your morning does not have to start with cooking. We are open 6:30am to 6:30pm, so both ends of a city working day fit inside our hours. Ask about the valet on your tour or call 07 3211 2537.
Little Scholars George Street cares for children from 6 weeks to 5 years across four studios (that is our word for rooms). Each one has its own educators, rhythm and outdoor space, and children move up when they are ready, not on a date.
6 weeks to 15 monthsSmall groups and a calm, home-like studio for babies. Educators follow each baby's own sleep and feeding routine.
Explore nursery15 months to 2 yearsToddlers build language, independence and first friendships through play. Urban Kinder outings into the city start here.
Explore toddler2 to 4 yearsChildren explore The Collective curriculum in light-filled studios and the indoor playground. Extracurriculars run as part of the day.
Explore junior and senior kindy4 to 5 yearsA Government-approved kindergarten program led by a qualified early childhood teacher, with Free Kindy applied. The Transition to School Program prepares children for Prep.
Explore kindergarten Book a tour Leave your details and the George Street team will be in touch within one business day to arrange a personalised tour. No pressure, just a warm welcome.
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Every place at Little Scholars George Street includes a Government-approved kindergarten program, the Urban Kinder city excursion program, Feed Australia approved meals from the on-campus chef, the Family Time program, long day care hours from 6:30am to 6:30pm, the Intergenerational Grandfriends Program, more educators than the ratio requires, and a rotating range of extracurricular activities. There are no add-on fees for meals or kindergarten.
Led by a qualified early childhood teacher, with Free Kindy applied.
Little Scholars George Street takes children out to Roma Street Parkland, the State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Museum, all within walking distance.
Feed Australia approved meals, cooked on campus by the Little Scholars George Street chef.
Haircuts, date nights, take-home meals and appointments, on campus at Little Scholars George Street.
Little Scholars George Street is open 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Children and seniors together every fortnight at Little Scholars George Street.
Little Scholars George Street keeps more educators with the children than the regulations require.
Yoga, dance, sports, languages, STEM and cooking at Little Scholars George Street, included in the fee.
Let us make your life easier. The Family Time program at Little Scholars George Street brings haircuts, date nights, take-home meals, and dentist, optometrist, speech pathologist, podiatrist and child health nurse appointments to the campus, so they happen during the day instead of after it.
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Three policies govern how we keep your child safe: Child Protection, Child Safe and Wellbeing, and Providing Safe Environments. Everyone on our team completes the national Foundations of Child Safety Training, and does it again every year.
We run an internal Child Safety Squad and work hard at a speak-up culture, where anyone who notices something says something. Our Operations Manager, Melanie Excell, is a Queensland Children's Rights Ambassador.
If something worries you, tell us. Raise it with the George Street team and we'll act on it. You can also contact the Department directly, at any point, without coming to us first. Whatever you raise, we meet our reporting obligations. Every time.
Ask Mel about any of it on your tour. On this topic, no question is too blunt. Read our full approach to child safety at Little Scholars.
Little Scholars George Street runs a rotating program of extracurricular activities across 8 areas: health and fitness, music, yoga, sports, language, STEM, cooking and gardening, at no or little additional cost. Optional specialist activities such as swimming and dance are offered separately.
Little Scholars George Street serves Feed Australia approved meals and snacks prepared fresh each day by the on-campus chef, included for every child from 6 weeks to 5 years at no extra charge. Families can also order Take Home Meals, a chef-cooked dinner collected at pick-up or served on campus before departure, as a separately charged service.
Little Scholars George Street uses Brisbane city as a learning environment through Urban Kinder: regular walks and excursions to Roma Street Parkland, the State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Museum, all within walking distance of 400 George Street. On campus, children garden in the vegetable and herb beds, take nature walks through the indoor playground and watch the city from 180-degree skyline views.
Little Scholars George Street brings children together with local seniors through the Intergenerational Grandfriends Program, building children's confidence, empathy and social skills while easing the isolation many seniors face, and connecting the campus to the wider inner-city community.
Little Scholars George Street shares your child's day as it happens through the parent app: photos, learning moments and daily updates in a digital portfolio, every day your child attends between 6:30am and 6:30pm, included at no charge.
Every day at Little Scholars George Street runs from 6:30am to 6:30pm. Each studio follows its own rhythm, and babies keep their individual sleep and feeding routines, but the day looks like this:
Little Scholars George Street is on Level 2 of 400 George Street, in Brisbane city, within walking distance of Roma Street Station, surrounded by the city yet offering a calm, child-friendly environment.
We are open Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm, which makes it easier for busy families working or studying nearby to find flexible childcare in Brisbane city.
Little Scholars George Street provides long day care and early learning for children aged from 6 weeks up to 5 years old, including our approved Queensland Kindergarten Program.
Our George Street campus offers a Government-approved kindergarten program delivered by qualified early childhood teachers, designed to prepare your child for a smooth and confident transition to prep.
Along with purpose-built learning environments, its own play spaces, Urban Kinder excursions into the city and qualified educators, our George Street campus features the Family Time Program, which includes on-site haircuts, dental visits, specialist health services, take-home meals, and even quarterly date nights for parents. This helps families in Brisbane city spend more time together instead of rushing around to appointments.
Yes. We provide nutritious meals and snacks prepared daily by our onsite chef. Plus, through our Family Time Program, parents can also enjoy the convenience of take-home meals, saving time at the end of a busy day.
You can book a tour directly through our website or contact our campus to arrange a visit. During the tour, our team will guide you through our facilities, programs, and help with the enrolment process.
Yes. We have free parking for families, with dedicated parent parking and drop-off zones, which is unusual for a city campus. Our Parent Valet service helps with drop-off and pick-up, so you can get on with your morning.
Little Scholars George Street is a 7-minute walk from Roma Street Station and a short walk from Central Station, with bus stops along George Street and Adelaide Street.
Our George Street campus offers a wide range of extracurriculars such as music, yoga, sports, gardening, and language programs, helping children develop their interests and confidence beyond the classroom.
Yes. Families at Little Scholars George Street are eligible for the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which helps reduce out-of-pocket childcare costs. Our team can guide you through the process of applying.
Yes. Little Scholars George Street welcomes families from across inner Brisbane including Spring Hill, Petrie Terrace, Paddington, South Brisbane, West End, Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Milton, Kelvin Grove, Herston, Newstead, Teneriffe, Kangaroo Point, Toowong and the surrounding inner-city suburbs.
The kitchen at Little Scholars George Street keeps an allergy plan for every child who needs one and prepares allergy-free meals for those children, so children with allergies eat the same chef-cooked menu safely. Medication is given only with a completed medication authorisation form from the family.
No. Little Scholars George Street is open Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm and closed on public holidays, as are all 17 Little Scholars campuses.
Just your child's own bedding. Little Scholars George Street provides everything else your child needs for the day, including all meals and snacks from the on-campus chef.
Before your child's first day, Little Scholars George Street invites you to 2 play dates: short visits where your child spends time in their studio with the educators while you're nearby, so the first real day already feels familiar. The team helps you plan them when you enrol.
Fees vary by age group and the number of days you book, and the Child Care Subsidy reduces the out-of-pocket cost for most families, with a 90% subsidy for family incomes up to $88,520 as at August 2026. Queensland's Free Kindy also covers 15 hours per week across 40 weeks in the kindergarten year. The CCS calculator on our website gives you an estimate in minutes, and the team confirms current fees on your tour.
From 5 January 2026, all CCS-eligible families are guaranteed at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, 3 days a week, regardless of work, study or volunteering hours. It replaced the activity test and applies to every CCS-eligible child at Little Scholars George Street, not just kindergarten. Your subsidy rate stays the same, so most families still pay a gap fee.
No. Little Scholars George Street cares for children from 6 weeks to 5 years and does not run before school care, after school care or vacation care.
Book a tour of Little Scholars George Street and we'll be in touch within one business day.
Book a tourWith Little Scholars George Street, you and your child can experience a truly exceptional childcare centre in Brisbane city. We prioritise the growth, learning, and well-being of your little ones, ensuring to give them the best possible start in life. Our family-run, child-focused early learning centre in Brisbane City emphasises the importance of nature, nurture, love, and a sense of belonging for every child. Our dedicated team of professionals ensures that each child receives personalised attention, promoting their development into confident and independent individuals.
As dedicated early learning practitioners, we are committed to providing the best childcare in Brisbane City. Every member of our team is passionate about what they do and we care deeply about every child we have the privilege of educating. So don’t hesitate! Book a tour with Little Scholars today.
By joining our state-of-the-art early learning centre in Brisbane City, you immerse your child in a nurturing and vibrant environment where imagination and creativity thrive. We embrace a dynamic, play-based learning approach that stimulates intellectual curiosity and fosters a love for discovery. Our multifaceted curriculum is designed to encourage your child’s growth holistically, focusing on cognitive, emotional, and social skills. We believe every child is unique and has their own learning preferences, and our curriculum is tailored to meet their individual needs. Partner with us on this enriching journey to shape your little one’s future, as we inspire lifelong learners at Little Scholars.
Carly Patterson
Regional Manager
Melissa Ong
Campus Manager
Chirsten Devlin
2IC
Joan Valeriano
Educational Leader
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Our Little Scholars George Street campus is conveniently located at Level 2, 400 George Street, Brisbane City. You’ll find us in the heart of the CBD, nestled just off George Street and within walking distance of Roma Street Train Station, surrounded by Brisbane’s vibrant cityscape yet offering a soothing, child-friendly environment.
We are open Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm, making it easier for busy families working or studying nearby to find flexible childcare options in George Street.
Little Scholars George Street provides long day care and early learning for children aged from 6 weeks up to 5 years old, including our approved Queensland Kindergarten Program.
Our George Street campus offers a Government–approved Kindergarten program delivered by qualified early childhood teachers, designed to prepare your child for a smooth and confident transition to prep.
Along with purpose-built learning environments, outdoor play spaces, and qualified educators, our George Street centre features the Family Time Program, which includes on-site haircuts, dental visits, specialist health services, take-home meals, and even quarterly date nights for parents. This helps families in George Street and the Brisbane City spend more quality time together on weekends and in the afternoons, without having to rush around to appointments.
Yes. We provide nutritious meals and snacks prepared daily by our onsite chef. Plus, through our Family Time Program, parents can also enjoy the convenience of take-home meals — saving time at the end of a busy day.
You can book a tour directly through our website or contact our campus to arrange a visit. During the tour, our team will guide you through our facilities, programs, and help with the enrolment process.
Yes. While onsite parking is limited due to our central location, there are several nearby parking options available for families, including secure parking facilities within walking distance. Our George Street campus is easily accessible by public transport, with Roma Street and Central Stations just a short walk away, as well as multiple bus stops along George Street and Adelaide Street. This makes drop-off and pick-up convenient for parents travelling from Brisbane City and surrounding suburbs
Our George Street campus offers a wide range of extracurriculars such as music, yoga, sports, gardening, and language programs, helping children develop their interests and confidence beyond the classroom.
Yes. Families at Little Scholars George Street are eligible for the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which helps reduce out-of-pocket childcare costs. Our team can guide you through the process of applying.
Yes — Little Scholars George Street welcomes families from across inner Brisbane including Spring Hill, Petrie Terrace, Paddington, South Brisbane, West End, Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Milton, Kelvin Grove, Herston, Newstead, Teneriffe, Kangaroo Point, Toowong and all surrounding inner-city suburbs.
At Little Scholars, we understand how important it is for you to follow the progress of your child’s development.
This is why we have made it as easy as possible for parents to stay up-to-date. Throughout the year, your child’s portfolio will be updated daily, and contain journals, photographs, project work and learning stories. You can view your child’s portfolio any time you visit your child’s studio.
In addition to the portfolio, parents have access to our very own app. Our parent app provides you with photographs and a summary of your child’s week, documenting your child’s progress so you can see what your child is learning. You can login any time throughout the day to see all the fun your child is enjoying. So you know you’re in safe hands when you enrol your child at our childcare centre!
We are committed to your child’s care, education and development each and every day. We pride ourselves on the level of care we offer and the difference we are making in your child’s life for a better tomorrow.
There's a reason nine out of 10 families who visit our campuses choose to enrol. Your child's journey to discover starts here.
Shannon tells us how his son Charlie has built wonderful relationships with his educators, his friends and even his family during his time at Little Scholars.
Matty tells us how Little Scholars has helped his children gain independence and allow his wife and him to maintain a balance with their professional lives!
We acknowledge that what we do today, with how we educate and care for children, directly impacts the world of tomorrow. Amongst these curious little minds are future leaders, innovators, scholars, explorers, entrepreneurs and humanitarians – and we recognise the incredible honour we have of educating and caring for your child.
The first five years of life are crucial to the foundations of your childs’ entire life. At Little Scholars, we are committed to instilling the knowledge and skills that will allow them to succeed – no matter which pathway they decide to pursue.
This is why, across all of our campuses, we’re working with our families and educators to create a vision for what we desire the world to look like in 2036… when our Little Scholars aren’t so little anymore, but rather active members of the community.
We have a responsibility – now – to ensure we’re providing the best environment for the future generation to thrive.
The future looks bright – and it’s in our hands. It takes a village to raise a child, and we believe that our vision to create a better world can be realised.
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