Why Nursery Families across South East Queensland trust Little Scholars

Individual routines, supervised rest, and educators who really know your baby.
Little Scholars educator lifting and smiling with a baby in the nursery

Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step, and we take that responsibility seriously.

At Little Scholars, our infant childcare program is designed to feel like a second home, where babies from 6 weeks to 15 months feel safe, secure and deeply cared for every day. Across our Gold Coast, Brisbane, Redland Bay and Ipswich campuses, we build genuine relationships — with your baby and with you — because we know that trust is everything.

Little Scholars educator lifting and smiling with a baby in the nursery

Nurturing connections

Qualified, consistent educators helping babies feel emotionally secure, ease separation and build lasting trust.

Tailored to your baby

Individual routines for sleep, bottles and meals, plus experiences planned around your baby’s interests and developmental stage.

Play-based learning

Sensory play, music, movement and language-rich interactions that nurture curiosity and early brain development.

Family partnership

Daily communication and updates so you always know how your baby’s day has unfolded.

Our Nursery Environments

Our nursery is calm and inviting, thoughtfully designed to support your baby’s wellbeing and growing independence. Inside you’ll find cosy rest areas, soft spaces for tummy time, low shelves with curated resources, and spots for music, books and creative play. Outdoors, babies enjoy natural play spaces with grass, sand, water play and gentle slopes, plus age-appropriate climbing.

Early Learning Water Sensory Play

Learning through play in our nursery

Early Learning Water Sensory Play

Sensory play with different textures, sounds, lights and natural materials.

Songs, stories and conversations to support early language and connection.

Movement developing gross and fine motor skills through tummy time, rolling, supported sitting, grasping, crawling, and safe climbing.

Social play turn taking and early friendships with other babies and toddlers.

Warm Routines.
Bright Beginnings.

Early Childhood Educator Engaging In Play Based Learning With Toddler

Every baby is different — so we follow your baby’s existing routine as closely as possible, adjusting sleep, feeding and care rhythm as their needs change. Our nursery educators across Gold Coast, Brisbane, Redland Bay and Ipswich regularly track milestones and share progress with you, working together on next steps like transitioning to solids, self-feeding, or dropping naps.

With open communication and gentle collaboration, we become an extension of your family — giving your baby the very best start in infant care.

Early Childhood Educator Engaging In Play Based Learning With Toddler

A day in the life in our Nursery Studios

We understand that babies don’t do strict schedules, so we don’t force one.

We follow your baby’s rhythm. Feed. Play. Sleep. Repeat. Gently.

Our typical daily rhythm
Arrivals & Settle
6:30 – 9:00
  • Warm handover and routine check (feeds/sleep)
  • Cuddles and settle-in floor play
Morning Rhythm
9:00 – 11:00
  • Bottle/solids as per your baby's routine
  • Nappies and comfort checks
  • Sensory play — textures, baskets, songs
  • Fresh air — pram kinder / outdoor time
Lunch & Rest
11:00 – 2:30
  • Lunch/solids (as appropriate)
  • Stories and quiet songs
  • Supervised rest and naps following individual routines
Afternoon Rhythm
2:30 – 6:30
  • Gentle wake-up and snack/bottle
  • Music and movement
  • Age-appropriate climbing and obstacle play
  • Pick-up handover with summary of the day — feeds, naps, mood, moments

Pram Kinder: Nature Adventures for our Littlest Scholars

Even our youngest babies enjoy the outdoors every day through our Pram Kinder experiences, a unique feature of Little Scholars nursery childcare across SE Queensland.

Babies head out in our four-seat prams with their educators to soak up the sights, sounds and fresh air of the local community.

These calm, sensory-rich outings support early brain development, emotional regulation and a lifelong connection to nature, even before children can walk.

Your baby's nursery journey starts here

Whether you're returning to work or simply want the very best infant care for your baby, our nursery campuses across Gold Coast, Brisbane, Redland Bay and Ipswich are enrolling now for babies aged 6 weeks – 15 months. Come and see us — we'd love to meet your family.

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Common Questions

Your questions answered.

Everything you need to know about our nursery program.

What ages do you cater for in nursery at Little Scholars?
We welcome babies from 6 weeks to 15 months in our nursery studios across all our South East Queensland campuses — including Gold Coast, Brisbane, Redland Bay and Ipswich. If you're unsure whether your baby is ready, our team is happy to chat through starting age and settling-in options.
How does nursery help babies settle in for the first time?
We use a gentle, gradual settling approach tailored to each baby. Before your child starts at our nursery, we learn their existing routine, sleep cues, feeding preferences and personality. On the first few days, parents are welcome to stay as long as needed. Our educators use cuddles, familiar objects and consistent caregiving to help babies feel safe and secure — and our daily app updates keep you connected every step of the way.
What does a typical day look like in the Little Scholars nursery?
We follow your baby's individual rhythm — not a fixed group timetable. A typical day in our nursery includes a warm morning handover, sensory floor play, Pram Kinder outdoor time, individual feeds and rest periods following your baby's home routine, music and movement, and a full pick-up handover summary covering feeds, naps, mood and special moments from the day.
Do you follow my baby's individual feeding and sleep routine?
Absolutely. We follow your baby's existing routine as closely as possible and adjust as their needs change. We document feeds, sleeps and nappy changes throughout the day and share this with you via the app, so you always know exactly what's happening.
What meals and nutrition is provided in nursery care?
All meals are prepared fresh onsite daily and approved by Nutrition Australia. We provide three-course meals and snacks. For babies not yet on solids, we work with you on the transition. Purée options are always available. Nappies and wipes are included in your daily fee — no need to pack them.
How do parents get daily updates from the nursery?
We use the Little Scholars family app to send real-time updates throughout the day — photos, feed logs, sleep records and notes on your baby's mood and milestones. You can check in whenever you like and always feel connected to your baby's day.
What outdoor experiences are there for babies at Little Scholars?
Every baby at Little Scholars gets outside every single day through our Pram Kinder program — part of our Outdoor Explorers initiative. Babies head out in our four-seat prams with their educators to explore the local community. These sensory-rich outings support early brain development, emotional regulation and a lifelong love of nature — even before children can walk. It's one of the features families love most about our nursery childcare in SE Queensland.
What qualifications do Little Scholars nursery educators have?
All our educators hold or are working towards qualifications in early childhood education and care as required by Queensland regulations. Many hold a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Every campus maintains the required educator-to-child ratios for nursery-aged children, ensuring each baby receives attentive, personalised care.

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