Little Scholars School of Early Learning Parkwood
Exceeding NQS Early Learning in Parkwood
Our leafy and natural adventure playground encourages learning through play, with their very own tree house, bike tracks, open natural spaces, mini golf, beehive, harvested vegetable gardens, water park, sensory gardens and so much more surrounding them in their adventure play.
We have specifically designed our childcare centre in Parkwood to be a wonderland that inspires children daily and helps them learn to their highest potential. Our little scholars are surrounded by endless greenery and bushland which the children access daily to present a world of connecting and outdoor exploring as part of our beach and bush kinder programs.
Here at Little Scholars Parkwood, our passionate educators aim to provide a positive and engaging learning environment, which caters for children aged six weeks to five years old.
Our childcare centre in Parkwood is a purpose-built early learning centre that your children will love! Located right across the road from the Gold Coast University Hospital, this brand-new campus is sure to provide the best start to your child’s future through our programs that encompass the whole child.
Our trading hours are 6:30am-6:30pm allowing you flexibility and enabling you to feel at ease knowing you have access to the best early education and care when you need it. Our Little Scholars vision is to provide a homely community that focuses on nature, nurture, love, and a sense of belonging and happiness for every child that walks through our doors.
Situated in Parkwood just off Olsen Avenue on Tonga Place, Little Scholars welcomes families from Parkwood, Southport, Helensvale, Labrador, Runaway Bay and Arundel. Our Parkwood campus offers warm, home-away-from-home childcare across the central Gold Coast.
Little Scholars Parkwood is one of the highest-rated early learning campuses on the Gold Coast. Book tour or contact us today and found out why!
Where Learning Comes to Life
Where Learning Comes to Life
Meet the Leadership Team at Little Scholars Parkwood
Sasha Woodgate-Wheeler
Regional Manager
Kathryn Staunton
2IC
Caitlyn Piggott
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
- Take home meals
- Specialist appointments
- A parent lounge
- Wide range of extracurriculars
- Street library
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Scholars Parkwood located?
Our Parkwood campus is conveniently located at 5 Tonga Place, Parkwood QLD, directly opposite the Gold Coast University Hospital and close to Griffith University. Families find our location easy to access, located nearby the Smith Street motorway, with plenty of free, onsite parking available.
What are the opening hours at Little Scholars Parkwood
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 Parkwood.
What age groups do you cater for at Parkwood?
Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood offer a kindergarten program?
Our Parkwood 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 Parkwood campus unique?
Along with purpose-built learning environments, outdoor play spaces, and qualified educators, our Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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 Parkwood?
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 Parkwood?
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 Parkwood centre?
Yes. We have dedicated parking onsite for families, and our campus is just minutes from the G:link tram at Griffith University and several bus stops, making drop-off and pick-up convenient for parents commuting across the Gold Coast.
What extracurricular activities are available at Parkwood?
Our Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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 serve families from Molendinar, Southport and Arundel?
Yes — Little Scholars Parkwood welcomes families from Molendinar, Ashmore, Southport, Arundel, Coombabah, Nerang, Benowa, Labrador, Biggera Waters, Carrara and all surrounding central Gold Coast 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.
See What Happy Parents are Saying
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.
At The Heart of Everything we do at Little Scholars are our Key Pillars
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Little Scholars Parkwood Childcare in Parkwood, Gold Coast
Nestled just off Olsen Avenue, our Parkwood campus offers a home away from home for your child, equipped with everything needed to ensure a day filled with comfort and learning. Come and see it on a tour.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026, by the Little Scholars team.
- Phone07 5648 3811
- Email[email protected]
- Address5 Tonga Place, Parkwood QLD 4214
- HoursMonday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm
- VacanciesVary by age group and day, check yours on a tour
What makes Little Scholars Parkwood different?
Little Scholars Parkwood is built around a leafy natural adventure playground: a tree house, bike tracks, mini golf, a beehive, harvested vegetable gardens, a water park and sensory gardens, with endless greenery and bushland the children access daily through the beach and bush kinder programs.
Across Olsen Avenue from the Gold Coast University Hospital
Across Olsen Avenue from the Gold Coast University Hospital and minutes from Griffith University, with 6:30am to 6:30pm hours, Little Scholars Parkwood is built for families whose days start early, including the hospital's shift workers.
Situated in Parkwood, Little Scholars welcomes families from Parkwood, Southport, Helensvale, Labrador, Runaway Bay and Arundel. 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 contact us anytime or book a tour, we would love to welcome you to our Parkwood Little Scholars family.
Where is Little Scholars Parkwood?
Little Scholars Parkwood is at 5 Tonga Place, across Olsen Avenue from the Gold Coast University Hospital and close to Griffith University, with plenty of free on-site parking, the Smith Street motorway nearby and the G:link tram at Griffith University minutes away.
- 5 Tonga PlaceParkwood QLD 4214
- Public transportG:link tram at Griffith University and nearby bus stops
- Open 6:30am to 6:30pmMonday to Friday
How is Little Scholars Parkwood rated?
Little Scholars Parkwood is rated Exceeding NQS, the highest rating issued at assessment under the National Quality Standard, the national benchmark for early childhood education and care. The parents below say the rest.
Where learning comes to life
Meet the leadership team at Little Scholars Parkwood
The leadership team at Little Scholars Parkwood is led by Campus Manager Jackie Billings, with a 2IC, an Educational Leader and the Regional Manager for the Gold Coast campuses.
Jackie leads the Parkwood campus day to day and is the person families meet first on a tour.
Jackie Billings
Campus Manager
Kathryn is second in charge at the campus, supporting daily operations and the first point of contact for families on the ground.
Kathryn Staunton
2ICCaitlyn leads the educational program across the studios, developing the curriculum for every age group.
Caitlyn Piggott
Educational LeaderSasha oversees quality and operations across her region of Little Scholars campuses, working closely with the Parkwood team.
Sasha Woodgate-Wheeler
Regional ManagerTake a virtual tour
Take the virtual tourWhat programs and activities run at Little Scholars Parkwood?
Every place at Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood runs the full Little Scholars program set, grounded in play-based learning and built around its natural adventure playground and the bushland beside it:
Outdoor Explorers
Children head out to the bushland around the campus daily and to the coast for beach, bush and pram kinder sessions: playing, learning and interacting with the outdoors, from our youngest children on pram walks up.
Explore beach, bush and pram kinder
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 Parkwood offer kindergarten?
Yes. Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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 Parkwood?
Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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 Parkwood, 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 Parkwood 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.
Childcare that fits your early start
Little Scholars Parkwood is at 5 Tonga Place, across Olsen Avenue from the Gold Coast University Hospital and close to Griffith University, with plenty of free on-site parking, the Smith Street motorway nearby and the G:link tram at Griffith University minutes away.
We are open 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, built for families whose days start early, including the hospital's shift workers. Ask about a tour or call 07 5648 3811.
- G:link tramAt Griffith University, minutes away
- Across Olsen AvenueFrom the Gold Coast University Hospital
- Free parkingPlenty of free on-site parking
- Griffith UniversityClose to the campus
- Smith Street motorwayNearby
- 6:30am to 6:30pmMonday to Friday
Rooms for every age at Little Scholars Parkwood
Little Scholars Parkwood 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 the natural adventure playground. Extracurriculars run as part of the day.
Explore junior and senior kindy4 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 Parkwood
Leave your details and the Parkwood team will be in touch within one business day to arrange a personalised tour. No pressure, just a warm welcome.
- Meet Jackie Billings and the Parkwood team
- Walk through the studios and the natural adventure playground
- Ask anything, including fees, Free Kindy and the Child Care Subsidy
- 1About your child
- 2Your details
- 3Pick a time
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What is included at Little Scholars Parkwood?
Every place at Little Scholars Parkwood 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
Little Scholars Parkwood heads into the bushland beside the campus daily through the Outdoor Explorers program, from the pram years up.
Feed Australia approved meals
Feed Australia approved meals, cooked on campus by the Little Scholars Parkwood chef.
The Family Time program
Haircuts, date nights, take-home meals and appointments, on campus at Little Scholars Parkwood.
Long day care hours
Little Scholars Parkwood is open 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
The Grandfriends Program
Children and seniors together every week at Little Scholars Parkwood.
More educators than the ratio requires
Little Scholars Parkwood keeps more educators with the children than the regulations require.
Extracurricular activities
Yoga, dance, sports, languages, STEM and cooking at Little Scholars Parkwood, included in the fee.
Also included: on-campus family services
Let us make your life easier. The Family Time program at Little Scholars Parkwood brings haircuts, quarterly date nights, take-home meals, a parent lounge, a street library, and dentist and specialist health visits, on campus at Little Scholars Parkwood.
- Haircuts
- Date nights
- Take-home meals
- Dentist
- Optometrist
- Speech pathologist
- Podiatrist
- Child health nurse
Everyday life at Little Scholars Parkwood
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 Parkwood 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 Jackie 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 Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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 Parkwood's outdoor spaces at 5 Tonga Place include harvested vegetable gardens, a native beehive, sensory gardens, a water park, a tree house, bike tracks and mini golf, with the surrounding bushland reached daily through the beach and bush kinder programs.
Community and Grandfriends
Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood community.
The parent app and daily portfolio
Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood
Every day at Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood, answered
Where is Little Scholars Parkwood located?
Our Parkwood campus is conveniently located at 5 Tonga Place, Parkwood QLD 4214, across Olsen Avenue from the Gold Coast University Hospital and close to Griffith University. Families find our location easy to access, located nearby the Smith Street motorway, with plenty of free, onsite parking available.
What are the opening hours at Little Scholars Parkwood?
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 Parkwood.
What age groups do you cater for at Parkwood?
Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood offer a kindergarten program?
Our Parkwood 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 Parkwood campus unique?
Along with purpose-built learning environments, outdoor play spaces, and qualified educators, our Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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 Parkwood?
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 Parkwood?
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 at Little Scholars Parkwood?
Yes. We have dedicated parking onsite for families, with plenty of free, onsite parking available, making drop-off and pick-up convenient.
Is there public transport near the Parkwood campus?
Yes. Our campus is just minutes from the G:link tram at Griffith University and several bus stops, convenient for parents commuting across the Gold Coast.
What extracurricular activities are available at Parkwood?
Our Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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 serve families from Southport, Helensvale and Arundel?
Yes, Little Scholars Parkwood welcomes families from Parkwood, Southport, Helensvale, Labrador, Runaway Bay, Arundel and all surrounding central Gold Coast areas.
How does Little Scholars Parkwood manage allergies and medication?
The kitchen at Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood open on public holidays?
No. Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood each day?
Just your child's own bedding. Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood?
Before your child's first day, Little Scholars Parkwood 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 Parkwood 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 Parkwood?
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 Parkwood, not just kindergarten. Your subsidy rate stays the same, so most families still pay a gap fee.
Does Little Scholars Parkwood offer before and after school care?
No. Little Scholars Parkwood cares for children from 6 weeks to 5 years and does not run before school care, after school care or vacation care.
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