Southport · Gold Coast

Childcare in Southport Long day care and kindergarten for Southport families, about 8 minutes away at Little Scholars Parkwood.

We don’t have a campus in Southport. Little Scholars Parkwood, on Tonga Place, is about 8 minutes away by car, starting out along Queen Street, and Little Scholars Ashmore is close by too. You’re welcome to book a tour of Little Scholars Parkwood and see how the day runs for your child.

The covered courtyard at Little Scholars Parkwood
Your nearest campus

Where is Little Scholars Parkwood, and what are its hours?

Little Scholars Parkwood is at 5 Tonga Place, Parkwood, open Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm.

Jackie Belling, Campus Manager at Little Scholars Parkwood
Your Campus ManagerJackie Belling

Jackie Belling is the Campus Manager at Little Scholars Parkwood.

  • Address5 Tonga Place, Parkwood QLD 4214
  • Phone07 5648 3811
  • Email[email protected]
  • HoursMonday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm
  • AgesLong day care from 6 weeks to 5 years, with a government-approved kindergarten program
  • School-age careNot offered at this campus
A studio at Little Scholars Parkwood

How far is Little Scholars Parkwood from Southport?

Little Scholars Parkwood is about 8 minutes by car from Southport in typical weekday traffic.

Queen Street is the usual way out towards the campus at 5 Tonga Place, Parkwood, and Southport State School sits on Queen Street too. Families who spend weekends at Keebra Park on Blake Street or the Broadwater Parklands can use either as a start point in Google Maps.

The campus page is Childcare Parkwood. Little Scholars Ashmore is about 7 minutes from Southport too (Childcare Ashmore), and every campus in the region is at Childcare Gold Coast.

Southport to Little Scholars Parkwood

By car, in typical weekday traffic
By car
About 8 minutes
Route
Queen Street, then on to Tonga Place
On arrival
Ring the intercom at the front entrance and one of our team members will come to greet you and let you in
Also near
Little Scholars Ashmore, about 7 minutes
8 minby car from Southport to Little Scholars Parkwood
7 minto Little Scholars Ashmore, the other nearby campus
12 hrsMonday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm
6 wksthe youngest age at Little Scholars Parkwood

Why families from Southport choose Little Scholars Parkwood

Little Scholars Parkwood suits Southport families who start early, want a cooked meal for their child and care about early language.

  • Doors open at 6:30am

    Little Scholars Parkwood opens at 6:30am and closes at 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, so an early run to work still works.

  • Educators beyond ratio

    Because our non-contact roles are staffed separately rather than counted in ratio, there are consistently more educators available to children than the regulations require.

  • An in-house chef

    At Little Scholars Parkwood, an in-house chef prepares meals on site every day.

  • Talking about books

    Every educator at Little Scholars Parkwood is trained in Conversational Reading, part of the Abecedarian Approach: reading a book as a real back-and-forth conversation.

A studio with low shelves at Little Scholars Parkwood
Children in animal costumes running through the garden A table and chairs ready for play at Little Scholars Parkwood A cosy reading corner at Little Scholars Parkwood 2 children laughing on rope swings

What ages does Little Scholars Parkwood take?

At Little Scholars Parkwood, we take children from 6 weeks to 5 years in long day care.

Long day care runs from 6 weeks to 5 years, and our kindergarten is a government-approved kindergarten program for children aged 3 to 5, taught by a qualified early childhood teacher. Free Kindy can apply to that program: the Queensland Government funds 15 hours a week for 40 weeks. The Queensland Government’s Free Kindy page explains who is eligible.

Little Scholars Parkwood doesn’t run school-age care, which most of our other campuses offer. We confirm your child’s group at enquiry.

  • Long day care

    From 6 weeks to 5 years.

  • Kindergarten

    Ages 3 to 5, led by a qualified early childhood teacher.

  • Free Kindy

    15 hours a week for 40 weeks, for eligible children.

An educator with children at an easel at Little Scholars Parkwood

How much will childcare at Little Scholars Parkwood cost?

At Little Scholars Parkwood, the cost of your days comes down to your Child Care Subsidy.

Your days

Tell us your subsidy percentage and we will tell you exactly what your days will cost. Not sure what it is? We will work it out with you.

Up to 90%

For eligible families, the Child Care Subsidy can cover up to 90% of the fee. It goes straight to the campus and reduces your invoice.

Estimate first

Our CCS calculator gives you a ballpark before you talk to us.

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How do I book a tour of Little Scholars Parkwood?

Book a tour of Little Scholars Parkwood with the form here, or call the campus on 07 5648 3811.

On a tour our team walks you through the rooms and play spaces and answers your questions. Little Scholars Parkwood, like every approved service, is listed on the ACECQA national registers.

  • Choose a time

    Book online or call the campus.

  • Your days

    Tell us the days you have in mind.

  • Meet the team

    See the rooms and ask anything.

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Questions

Questions parents in Southport ask

These answers cover Little Scholars Parkwood, the nearest campus for Southport families, and Little Scholars Ashmore nearby.

Is there a Little Scholars campus in Southport?

No, we don’t have a campus in Southport. The nearest is Little Scholars Parkwood, at 5 Tonga Place, Parkwood, about 8 minutes away by car along Queen Street. Little Scholars Ashmore is also close, about 7 minutes from Southport. Little Scholars Parkwood is open Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm.

How far is the nearest Little Scholars campus from Southport?

Little Scholars Parkwood is about 8 minutes by car from Southport in typical weekday traffic, starting out on Queen Street. When you arrive at Little Scholars Parkwood, ring the intercom at the front entrance and one of our team members will come to greet you and let you in.

Which Little Scholars campuses are closest to Southport?

Little Scholars Parkwood is about 8 minutes by car from Southport, and Little Scholars Ashmore is about 7 minutes away. Both offer long day care from 6 weeks to 5 years and a government-approved kindergarten program. Little Scholars Ashmore also runs before and after school care, which Little Scholars Parkwood does not.

Is there before and after school care near Southport State School?

Not at Little Scholars Parkwood, which doesn’t run school-age care. Little Scholars Ashmore, about 7 minutes from Southport, runs before and after school care and vacation care for ages 4 to 12. Call Little Scholars Ashmore on 07 5597 2605 to ask which schools it collects from.

How do I book a tour?

You can book a tour of Little Scholars Parkwood with the enquiry form on this page, or by calling the campus on 07 5648 3811. Let us know your child’s age and the days you have in mind, and we’ll set a time. Little Scholars Parkwood is open Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm.

How do I find out what my days would cost?

Little Scholars Parkwood starts with your Child Care Subsidy percentage. Tell us your subsidy percentage and we will tell you exactly what your days will cost. Not sure what it is? We will work it out with you. The Little Scholars CCS calculator gives you a rough figure before you call.

Book a tour at Little Scholars Parkwood

Little Scholars Parkwood is about 8 minutes from Southport, and you’re welcome to come and see it. At Little Scholars School of Early Learning, we’re family-owned and run 17 campuses across South East Queensland.

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Let us hold your hand and help looking for a child care centre. Leave your details with us and we’ll be in contact to arrange a time for a ‘Campus Tour’ and we will answer any questions you might have!

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