Tugun · Gold Coast

Childcare in Tugun Long day care, kindergarten and school-age care for Tugun families, about 10 minutes away at Little Scholars Burleigh.

We don’t have a campus in Tugun. Little Scholars Burleigh, on Tallebudgera Creek Road in Burleigh Heads, is about 10 minutes north by car along the M1, and it opens at 6am, Monday to Friday. You’re welcome to book a tour and see how the day runs for children your child’s age.

Children playing in the yard with a slide at Little Scholars Burleigh
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Where is Little Scholars Burleigh, and when is it open?

Little Scholars Burleigh is at 23 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Burleigh Heads, open Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm.

Karin Hill, Campus Manager at Little Scholars Burleigh
Your Campus ManagerKarin Hill

Karin Hill is the Campus Manager at Little Scholars Burleigh.

  • Address23 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Burleigh Heads QLD 4219
  • Phone07 5576 5433
  • Email[email protected]
  • HoursMonday to Friday, 6am to 6pm
  • AgesLong day care from 6 weeks to 5 years, with a government-approved kindergarten program
  • School-age careBefore and after school care and vacation care, ages 4 to 12
A studio with a lounge corner at Little Scholars Burleigh

How far is Little Scholars Burleigh from Tugun?

Little Scholars Burleigh is about 10 minutes by car from Tugun in typical weekday traffic.

The usual way is north on the M1 to the campus at 23 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Burleigh Heads. If your mornings start at Tugun Park or along the Tugun Esplanade, enter either in Google Maps to check the run from there.

Campus details are on our Childcare Burleigh Heads page, and the full list of campuses in the region is at Childcare Gold Coast.

Tugun to Little Scholars Burleigh

By car, in typical weekday traffic
By car
About 10 minutes
Route
North on the M1
On arrival
Ring the intercom at the front entrance and one of our team members will come to greet you and let you in
Start points
Tugun Park, Tugun Esplanade
10 minby car from Tugun to Little Scholars Burleigh
6amopening time, Monday to Friday
4 to 12ages for before and after school care and vacation care
15 hrsof Free Kindy a week, for 40 weeks, if eligible

Why families from Tugun choose Little Scholars Burleigh

Little Scholars Burleigh offers Tugun families full working-day hours, chef-made meals and educators trained in Conversational Reading.

  • Hours for a full work day

    Little Scholars Burleigh opens at 6am and closes at 6pm, Monday to Friday.

  • Cooked on site

    Meals at Little Scholars Burleigh are prepared fresh on site by an in-house chef.

  • Conversational Reading

    Our educators are all trained in Conversational Reading from the Abecedarian Approach, which turns story time into a two-way conversation that builds language.

  • School-age care on site

    Little Scholars Burleigh runs before and after school care and vacation care for ages 4 to 12.

A studio set up for play at Little Scholars Burleigh
Children on trikes in front of the fort and red slide A child on a tricycle outdoors at Little Scholars Burleigh The grounds and buildings of Little Scholars Burleigh A child riding a red trike along the path

What ages does Little Scholars Burleigh take?

At Little Scholars Burleigh, care starts at 6 weeks and carries on to age 12.

Our kindergarten is a government-approved kindergarten program for children aged 3 to 5, taught by a qualified early childhood teacher. Being an approved program means Free Kindy can apply, with the Queensland Government funding 15 hours a week for 40 weeks. Eligibility is set out on the Queensland Government’s Free Kindy page.

School-age care, before and after school and in the holidays, covers ages 4 to 12. We confirm age groupings when you enquire.

  • Long day care

    Starts at 6 weeks.

  • Kindergarten

    For ages 3 to 5, with a qualified teacher.

  • School-age care

    Before and after school, plus vacation care, ages 4 to 12.

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How much will childcare at Little Scholars Burleigh cost?

At Little Scholars Burleigh, your Child Care Subsidy decides what your days cost.

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%

The Child Care Subsidy can cover up to 90% of the fee for eligible families, and it’s paid to the campus so your invoice is reduced.

Ballpark

Want a rough figure first? Use our CCS calculator.

Children riding trikes past tropical plants

How do I book a tour of Little Scholars Burleigh?

Book a tour of Little Scholars Burleigh using the form on this page or call 07 5576 5433.

Meet our team, see the rooms and watch how the day runs. Little Scholars Burleigh is also on the ACECQA national registers, like every approved service.

  • Book a time

    Online or by phone.

  • Bring your child

    Children are welcome on tours.

  • Ask away

    Bring every question you have.

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Questions

Questions parents in Tugun ask

Little Scholars Burleigh is the campus these answers describe, for families in Tugun.

Is there a Little Scholars campus in Tugun?

No, we don’t have a campus in Tugun. The nearest is Little Scholars Burleigh, at 23 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Burleigh Heads, about 10 minutes north by car on the M1. It’s open Monday to Friday, 6am to 6pm, and runs before and after school care.

How far is the nearest Little Scholars campus from Tugun?

Little Scholars Burleigh is about 10 minutes by car from Tugun in typical weekday traffic, heading north on the M1. When you arrive at Little Scholars Burleigh, 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 Tugun?

Little Scholars Burleigh is the closest campus to Tugun, about 10 minutes away by car. Little Scholars Burleigh offers long day care from 6 weeks to 5 years, a government-approved kindergarten program, and before and after school care and vacation care for ages 4 to 12.

Does Little Scholars Burleigh run before and after school care?

Yes. Before and after school care and vacation care run at Little Scholars Burleigh for children aged 4 to 12, Monday to Friday. Call the campus on 07 5576 5433 to ask which schools it collects from and how the day works.

Does Little Scholars Burleigh open early enough for a Tugun commute?

Little Scholars Burleigh opens at 6am and closes at 6pm, Monday to Friday. From Tugun it’s about 10 minutes by car on the M1 in typical weekday traffic. Call Little Scholars Burleigh on 07 5576 5433 to talk through drop-off and pick-up times for your days.

How do I book a tour?

Book a tour of Little Scholars Burleigh with the enquiry form on this page, or call 07 5576 5433. Tell us your child’s age and which days you’re considering, and we’ll find a time that works. Little Scholars Burleigh is open Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm.

How do I find out what my days would cost?

Little Scholars Burleigh works it out from 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. If you want a starting point, the Little Scholars CCS calculator gives an estimate.

Book a tour at Little Scholars Burleigh

Little Scholars Burleigh is about 10 minutes from Tugun, and our team would be glad to show you through. At Little Scholars School of Early Learning, we’re family-owned and run 17 campuses across South East Queensland.

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