Little Scholars School of Early Learning Karalee
Our spacious campus in Karalee features beautifully designed learning spaces, each opening to our expansive outdoor playground, which feels like an extension of your own backyard. Here, children can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Every detail of our indoor and outdoor areas is meticulously planned with a focus on nature and sustainability, providing an enriching environment for your child’s growth and development.
Step inside our vibrant early learning service in Karalee
At Little Scholars Karalee, children explore their natural surroundings and enjoy a nurturing environment tailored to their unique needs. Every learning space is designed to spark curiosity, growth, and development, ensuring each day is filled with new opportunities for discovery. Connecting with nature is a cornerstone of our educational program, and with our early learning centre in Karalee’s lush, leafy environment, children become enthusiastic outdoor explorers.
Nourishing meals and nappies included
We believe that good nutrition is vital for young learners. Our certified chef prepares home-cooked, nutritious meals on-site, ensuring your child receives the nourishment they need to thrive.
We want to make your day easier, so you don’t have to worry about nappies and wipes, we’ve got that covered!
Supporting the whole family and our community
School-aged children of Karalee haven’t been forgotten. We’ll be offering Before and After School Care, as well as Vacation Care during the school holidays, to make life easier for parents, and school-aged children’s days more fun.
We invite you to visit our Karalee campus, meet our dedicated staff, and see first-hand the vibrant community we’ve built.
We can’t wait to meet you and your little one!
My girls have never handled drop-offs well, but from day one here, there have been no tears, only excitement to get there.
Angela, Jayne and Mahalia are always warm and full of smiles, making it easy for me to approach them with any questions. The vacation care for my Prep-aged daughter is fantastic, she is excited to go and well entertained, I love having my girls together during the holidays. The rooms and outside areas are BEAUTIFUL, with high-quality, well thought out features, toys, and play areas. I truly never want to leave, and it gives me great comfort to leave my girls there.
The meals they receive are next level, and the morning snacks for me on my way out from Chef Nathan are greatly appreciated.
I can certainly tell that the founder, Jae cares deeply about education, which is reflected in every aspect of the environment and the dedication of the staff.
Its a shame we will only be here for 6 months before moving to Prep!!
We feel so lucky to have found Little Scholars. The owners are truly one of a kind—warm, caring, and genuinely passionate about what they do. You can see how much love and effort they put into creating a beautiful, safe, and nurturing space for the kids.
It’s rare to find people who care this much. We’re so grateful for the way they’ve supported our family. They’re simply the best!
The centre itself is beautifully maintained, with thoughtfully designed play areas, natural outdoor spaces, and rich learning environments that spark curiosity and creativity every day. The communication from the team is outstanding—we always feel informed, supported, and involved in our child’s learning journey.
What stands out the most is the sense of community. Little Scholars Karalee feels like an extension of our family. The care and attention they give to each child’s emotional, social, and academic development is something truly special.
We’re so grateful to have found this centre and couldn’t recommend it more highly. If you’re looking for a place where your child will be loved, challenged, and celebrated every day, Little Scholars Karalee is it!
Where Learning Comes to Life
Where Learning Comes to Life
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:
- Hairdressing
- Dentist visits
- Quarterly date nights for parents
- Take home meals
- Specialist appointments
- A parent lounge
- A wide range of extracurriculars
- Street library
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Scholars Karalee located?
Our Little Scholars Karalee campus is conveniently located at 54 Arthur Summervilles Road, Karalee. You’ll find us nestled in Ipswich’s green, spacious suburb — just a short drive off the Ipswich Motorway and surrounded by leafy streets and family-friendly scenery.
What are the opening hours at Little Scholars Karalee?
We are open Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, making it easier for busy families working or studying nearby to find flexible childcare options in Karalee.
What age groups do you cater for at Karalee?
Little Scholars Karalee 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 Karalee offer a kindergarten program?
Our Karalee 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 Karalee campus unique?
Along with purpose-built learning environments, outdoor play spaces, and qualified educators, our Karalee 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 Karalee and Ipswich 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 Karalee?
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 Karalee?
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 Karalee centre?
Yes. We have dedicated onsite parking available for families, making drop-off and pick-up easy and convenient. Our Karalee campus is also accessible by public transport, with nearby bus stops along Junction Road and the surrounding area. This makes it convenient for parents travelling from Karalee, Chuwar, Ipswich, and neighbouring suburbs.
What extracurricular activities are available at Karalee?
Our Karalee 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 Karalee 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.
Raising the Benchmark of Early Learning Services
Kindergarten
meals and snacks provided by
on-campus chef
busy families more time together
6am to 6:30pm
Grandfriends Program
extracurricular activities
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 so you can see what your child is learning. You can login anytime 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!
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!
Our Little Scholars dads share how their children have blossomed in our care!
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
