Experience Exceptional Childcare with Little Scholars School of Early Learning Burleigh Waters
Our Burleigh Waters campus is a cherished part of the local community, providing a safe and nurturing space where children can thrive. From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel a warm, homely atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease, knowing your child has a secure and inspiring place to learn, play, and grow.
Perfectly situated near two parks and the Burleigh Waters Library, and coastal gems like Lake Huron, our location is a gateway to endless adventures. From Bush Kinder expeditions to story-filled visits at the library, every day is an opportunity for imagination and discovery.
Located in Burleigh Waters on Christine Avenue beside the local library, Little Scholars serves families from Burleigh Waters, Miami, Merrimac and Varsity Lakes. Our Burleigh Waters campus is a warm, community-connected early learning centre right on your doorstep.
Children here are surrounded by features designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, a treehouse, bike tracks, sensory gardens, a water play area, vegetable gardens, and even a beehive. These spaces create an environment where little scholars can explore, imagine, dream, and reach their full potential.
At Little Scholars Burleigh Waters, your child’s happiness, growth, and development are at the heart of everything we do. Located conveniently on Christine Avenue, we’re proud to offer high-quality, family-focused childcare that reflects the vibrancy and warmth of our Burleigh community.
We’d love to welcome you to the Little Scholars family. Contact us today or book a tour to see what makes our Burleigh Waters campus so special.
Where Learning Comes to Life
Where Learning Comes to Life
Meet the Leadership Team at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters
Skye Ible
Regional Manager
Melinda Petith
Campus Manager
Theresa Clay
2IC
Chloe Hall
Educational Leader
It takes a village to raise a child; let us make your life easier with a full suite of on-campus family services, such as:
- Haircuts
- Dentist visits
- Quarterly date nights for parents
- Take home meals
- A parent lounge
- Wide range of extracurriculars
- Street library
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Scholars Burleigh Waters located?
Our Little Scholars Burleigh Waters campus is conveniently located at 143 Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters. You’ll find us right next to the Burleigh Waters Library, and very close to a couple of parks and leafy suburban streets, making for a calm yet well-connected location.
What are the opening hours at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
We are open Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, making it easier for busy families working or studying nearby to find flexible childcare options in Burleigh Waters.
What age groups do you cater for at Burleigh Waters?
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters provides long day care and early learning for children aged from 6 weeks up to 5 years old, including our approved Queensland Kindergarten Program.
Does Little Scholars Burleigh Waters offer a kindergarten program?
Our Burleigh Waters 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.
What makes the Burleigh Waters campus unique?
Along with purpose-built learning environments, outdoor play spaces, and qualified educators, our Burleigh Waters 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 Burleigh Waters and the Gold Coast spend more quality time together on weekends and in the afternoons, without having to rush around to appointments.
Do you provide meals at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
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.
How do I enrol my child at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
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.
Is there parking and public transport near the Burleigh Waters centre?
Yes. We have dedicated onsite parking available for families, and our Burleigh Waters campus is easily accessible by public transport, with nearby bus stops along Christine Avenue and connecting routes to surrounding suburbs. This makes drop-off and pick-up convenient for parents travelling from Burleigh Heads, Varsity Lakes, and Mermaid Waters.
What extracurricular activities are available at Burleigh Waters?
Our Burleigh Waters 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.
Do you offer childcare subsidies?
Yes. Families at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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.
Do you accept enrolments from Robina, Varsity Lakes and Mermaid Waters?
Yes — Little Scholars Burleigh Waters welcomes families from Robina, Varsity Lakes, Elanora, Palm Beach, Miami, Mermaid Waters, Broadbeach Waters, Merrimac, Mudgeeraba and all surrounding areas.
Raising the Benchmark of Early Learning Services
Kindergarten
meals and snacks provided by
on-campus chef
busy families more time together
Grandfriends Program
extracurricular activities
At Little Scholars, we understand how important it is for you to follow the progress of your child’s development.
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 anytime you visit your child’s studio.
In addition to the portfolio, parents have access to the Little Scholars 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. So you know you’re in safe hands when you enrol your child at our childcare centre!
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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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Little Scholars Burleigh Waters Childcare in Burleigh Waters
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters is a family-owned campus where children from 6 weeks to 5 years spend their days in light-filled studios and outdoor spaces built around a treehouse, bike tracks, sensory gardens, a water play area, vegetable gardens and a beehive, with chef-cooked meals, bush and beach kinder and a Government-approved kindergarten program. Come and see it on a tour.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026, by the Little Scholars team.
- Phone07 5535 3288
- Email[email protected]
- Address143 Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220
- HoursMonday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm
- VacanciesVary by age group and day, check yours on a tour
What makes Little Scholars Burleigh Waters different?
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters sits on Christine Avenue in Burleigh Waters, with outdoor spaces built around a treehouse, bike tracks, sensory gardens, a water play area, vegetable gardens and a beehive, next door to the Burleigh Waters Library and near 2 parks and Lake Huron. Children head beyond the fence line every week through the beach and bush kinder programs.
Library visits and bush kinder on the doorstep
The campus is surrounded by greenery, bushland and coastal beaches that the children reach through the beach and bush kinder programs: a world of connecting and outdoor exploring, every week of the year.
Situated in Burleigh Waters on Christine Avenue beside the local library, Little Scholars serves families from Burleigh Waters, Miami, Merrimac and Varsity Lakes. Conveniently located in Burleigh Waters, we serve families looking for high-standard childcare services in this friendly, vibrant community, and our Burleigh Waters campus is the trusted early learning choice for the surrounding suburbs, sharing the same values and commitment as our other campuses. It is one of 17 Little Scholars campuses, guided by the same four pillars: Learn, Grow, Inspire and Contribute. Read more about our key pillars. Contact us anytime or book a tour, we would love to welcome you to our Burleigh Waters Little Scholars family.
Where is Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters is at 143 Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, with on-site parking for families and bus stops along Christine Avenue.
- 143 Christine AvenueBurleigh Waters QLD 4220
- Bus stopsAlong Christine Avenue
- Open 6:30am to 6:30pmMonday to Friday
Here is what families at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters say about it. With top-quality, family-oriented education and care, our Burleigh Waters child care centre puts your child's happiness, wellbeing and development first.
Where learning comes to life
Meet the leadership team at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters
The leadership team at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters is led by Campus Manager Melinda Petith, with a 2IC, an Educational Leader and two early childhood teachers.
Melinda leads the Burleigh Waters campus day to day and is the person families meet first on a tour.
Melinda Petith
Campus ManagerTheresa is second in charge at the campus, supporting daily operations and the first point of contact for families on the ground.
Theresa Clay
2ICChloe leads the educational program across the studios, developing the curriculum for every age group.
Chloe Hall
Educational LeaderLori is one of the campus's qualified early childhood teachers, delivering the Government-approved kindergarten program.
Lori Collins
Early Childhood TeacherPenny teaches alongside Lori in the kindergarten studios, guiding school readiness through the Transition to School Program.
Penny Driver
Early Childhood TeacherTake a virtual tour
Take the virtual tourWhat programs and activities run at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
Every place at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters includes a Government-approved kindergarten program, the Outdoor Explorers program with bush, beach and pram kinder, 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.
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters runs the full Little Scholars program set, grounded in play-based learning and built around its bushland and coastal setting:
Outdoor Explorers
Bush, beach and pram kinder are part of the Outdoor Explorers program. Children head out to the bush and beach around the campus every week to play, learn and interact with the outdoors, with pram kinder walks for our youngest children.
Explore Outdoor Explorers
Grandfriends Program
Children and local seniors together every week. The kids gain confidence and empathy; the seniors gain a room full of friends.
Explore the Grandfriends Program
Extracurriculars
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
WonderNest
Eight-minute guided virtual reality adventures for kindergarten children, in groups of 3 to 5, fully offline and always with an educator.
Explore WonderNest
Learning that looks like play
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 Kindergarten
A Government-approved kindergarten program in the year before school.
Explore the kindergarten programDoes Little Scholars Burleigh Waters offer kindergarten?
Yes. Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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 Burleigh Waters 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.
What does childcare cost at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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.
Child Care Subsidy
The CCS is paid directly to Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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.
The 3 Day Guarantee
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 Burleigh Waters, not just kindy, and most families still pay a gap fee.
Queensland Free Kindy
Free Kindy covers 15 hours per week across 40 weeks at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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.
Does Little Scholars Burleigh Waters offer before and after school care?
No. Little Scholars Burleigh Waters cares for children from 6 weeks to 5 years and does not offer before and after school care or vacation care. Before, after-school and vacation care is available at most Little Scholars campuses.
Read more about before, after-school and vacation care at Little Scholars, or call the team on 07 5535 3288 and they will point you to the nearest campus that offers it.
Rooms for every age at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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 monthsNursery
Small groups and a calm, home-like studio for babies. Educators follow each baby's own sleep and feeding routine.
Explore nursery
15 months to 2 yearsToddler
Toddlers build language, independence and first friendships through play. Outdoor Explorers starts here, with bush, beach and pram kinder.
Explore toddler2 to 4 yearsJunior and Senior Kindy
Children explore The Collective curriculum in light-filled studios and outdoor spaces built around a treehouse, gardens and water play. Extracurriculars run as part of the day.
Explore junior and senior kindy
4 to 5 yearsKindergarten
A 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 Come and see Little Scholars Burleigh Waters
Leave your details and the Burleigh Waters team will be in touch within one business day to arrange a personalised tour. No pressure, just a warm welcome.
- Meet Melinda Petith and the Burleigh Waters team
- Walk through the studios and the outdoor play spaces
- Ask anything, including fees, Free Kindy and the Child Care Subsidy
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What is included at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
Every place at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters includes a Government-approved kindergarten program, the Outdoor Explorers program with bush, beach and pram kinder, 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.
Government-approved kindergarten program
Led by a qualified early childhood teacher, with Free Kindy applied.
Outdoor Explorers
Bush, beach and pram kinder every week as part of the Outdoor Explorers program, from the pram years up.
Feed Australia approved meals
Feed Australia approved meals, cooked on campus by the Little Scholars Burleigh Waters chef.
The Family Time program
Haircuts, date nights, take-home meals and appointments, on campus at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters.
Long day care hours
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters is open 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
The Grandfriends Program
Children and seniors together every week at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters.
More educators than the ratio requires
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters keeps more educators with the children than the regulations require.
Extracurricular activities
Yoga, dance, sports, languages, STEM and cooking at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters, included in the fee.
Also included: on-campus family services
Let us make your life easier. The Family Time program at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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.
- Haircuts
- Date nights
- Take-home meals
- Dentist
- Optometrist
- Speech pathologist
- Podiatrist
- Child health nurse
Everyday life at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters
Child safety
This is the part of choosing care that matters most, so here it is plainly.
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 Burleigh Waters 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 Melinda 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.
Extracurricular activities
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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.
Meals and nutrition
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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.
Nature and sustainability
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters's outdoor spaces at 143 Christine Avenue include vegetable gardens the children harvest, a native beehive, sensory gardens and open natural play areas, and children head out on beach and bush kinder every week of the year, learning care for country from their earliest years.
Community and Grandfriends
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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 Burleigh Waters community.
The parent app and daily portfolio
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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.
A typical day at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters
Every day at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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:
- 6:30am Doors open, quiet play and breakfast
- Morning Morning tea, then the morning learning program indoors and outdoors
- Midday Lunch cooked by the on-campus chef
- Early afternoon Rest and quiet time
- Afternoon Afternoon tea, outdoor play and extracurriculars
- Late afternoon Late snack and free play until pick-up by 6:30pm
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Your questions about Little Scholars Burleigh Waters, answered
Where is Little Scholars Burleigh Waters located?
Our Little Scholars Burleigh Waters campus is conveniently located at 143 Christine Avenue, Burleigh Waters. You'll find us right next to the Burleigh Waters Library, and very close to a couple of parks and leafy suburban streets, making for a calm yet well-connected location.
What are the opening hours at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
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 Burleigh Waters.
What age groups do you cater for at Burleigh Waters?
Little Scholars Burleigh Waters provides long day care and early learning for children aged from 6 weeks up to 5 years old, including our approved Queensland Kindergarten Program.
Does Little Scholars Burleigh Waters offer a kindergarten program?
Our Burleigh Waters 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.
What makes the Burleigh Waters campus unique?
Along with purpose-built learning environments, outdoor play spaces, and qualified educators, our Burleigh Waters 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 Burleigh Waters and the Gold Coast spend more quality time together on weekends and in the afternoons, without having to rush around to appointments.
Do you provide meals at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
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.
How do I enrol my child at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
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.
Is there parking and public transport near the Burleigh Waters centre?
Yes. We have dedicated onsite parking available for families, and our Burleigh Waters campus is easily accessible by public transport, with nearby bus stops along Christine Avenue and connecting routes to surrounding suburbs. This makes drop-off and pick-up convenient for parents travelling from Burleigh Heads, Varsity Lakes, and Mermaid Waters.
What extracurricular activities are available at Burleigh Waters?
Our Burleigh Waters 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.
Do you offer childcare subsidies?
Yes. Families at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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.
Do you accept enrolments from Robina, Varsity Lakes and Mermaid Waters?
Yes. Little Scholars Burleigh Waters welcomes families from Robina, Varsity Lakes, Elanora, Palm Beach, Miami, Mermaid Waters, Broadbeach Waters, Merrimac, Mudgeeraba and all surrounding areas.
How does Little Scholars Burleigh Waters manage allergies and medication?
The kitchen at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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.
Is Little Scholars Burleigh Waters open on public holidays?
No. Little Scholars Burleigh Waters is open Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm and closed on public holidays, as are all 17 Little Scholars campuses.
What do I need to bring to Little Scholars Burleigh Waters each day?
Just your child's own bedding. Little Scholars Burleigh Waters provides everything else your child needs for the day, including all meals and snacks from the on-campus chef.
How does settling in work at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
Before your child's first day, Little Scholars Burleigh Waters 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.
How much does childcare at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters cost?
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.
What is the 3 Day Guarantee at Little Scholars Burleigh Waters?
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 Burleigh Waters, not just kindergarten. Your subsidy rate stays the same, so most families still pay a gap fee.
Does Little Scholars Burleigh Waters offer before and after school care and vacation care?
No. Little Scholars Burleigh Waters cares for children from 6 weeks to 5 years and does not offer before and after school care or vacation care. It is available at most Little Scholars campuses, and the team on 07 5535 3288 can point you to the nearest one that offers it.
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