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Little Scholars Karalee

Little Scholars Karalee

54 Arthur Summervilles Rd, Karalee, QLD, 4306 view map
Verified
5.0
1300 896 139

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Before School Care, Vacation Care, After School Care

Hours:

6:00am to 6:00pm

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Address:

54 Arthur Summervilles Rd, Karalee, QLD, 4306

5.0

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Absolutely incredible kindy! This kindy has been nothing short of amazing. From day one, the staff have been warm, supportive and genuinely caring. They took the time to get to know my daughter, help her settle in, and always make sure they feel safe, loved and confident. Communication is always fantastic, the educators truly listen, and you can tell they put so much effort into creating a fun, nurturing and educational environment. My little one enjoys going every day and comes home happy, and it means the world knowing they’re in such good hands. I can’t thank the team enough for everything they’ve done. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful place. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a kindy that genuinely cares. 💛

- Stevie-Jene, Parent

About Little Scholars Karalee

Nestled in the heart of Ipswich, Little Scholars Karalee is a brand-new, purpose-built early learning centre designed to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged six weeks to five years. Our spacious campus features beautifully crafted indoor studios that open seamlessly to expansive outdoor play areas, fostering a strong connection with nature and promoting holistic development.

At Little Scholars Karalee, we offer:

  • Qualified and experienced educators.
  • Nutritious, meals and snacks prepared daily by our onsite chef, ensuring children receive the nourishment they need to thrive.
  • Inclusive amenities such as nappies and wipes, provided for your convenience.
  • Enriching extracurriculars including: Bush & Pram kinder, dance, music, sport, gardening, cooking, swimming & more. 
  • Family time program offering busy families more quality time back. We offer on-site dental and hearing check-ups, specialist appointments, take-home meals, date nights for parents & more.
  • Before and After School Care, as well as Vacation Care programs, supporting families with school-aged children.

We invite you to book a tour and experience firsthand how Little Scholars Karalee can be a vibrant extension of your family, dedicated to enriching your child's early learning journey.

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Services Provided by Little Scholars Karalee

State Government Approved Programs

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All-inclusive Family Time Program

Little Scholars Karalee includes chef-prepared take-home meals, on-site haircuts, on-site doctor, dental and allied health appointments, extracurricular programs, nappies and wipes in its fees at no extra cost.

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Daily chef-prepared meals

Little Scholars Karalee has an in-house chef who prepares fresh meals on-site each day, plus a take-home dinner provided to families at pickup.

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Family-owned childcare since 2014

Little Scholars Karalee is part of a family-owned, educator-led early learning group operating 17 campuses across South East Queensland, established in 2014.

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Ipswich-region location

Little Scholars Karalee is an early learning campus serving the Karalee, Karana Downs and Chuwar area in Ipswich, part of a 17-campus South East Queensland group.

Get To Know Us

Programs

Programs

Excursions: through the Outdoor Explorers Program, children take part in outings and excursions around the area to parks, galleries, or the library

Incursions: including experiences with Indigenous elders, educational wildlife, bravehearts, and more!

Bush and Beach Kinder program: children get back to nature, learn about the environment, Indigineous cultural history, and fun childhood play like play with sticks, climb trees and look for animals

Intergenerational program: Our kindy children visit their 'grandfriends' regularly at the local aged-care home, building bonds, sharing stories, taking part in craft, games and more.

Transition to School: to prepare them for their next steps in formal education

STEM: Starting children’s interests in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects young gives them critical thinking and problem-solving skills that they can take with them into their future education and careers.

Music and Dance Program: provides the joy of dance and music in young children of all ages while creating and promoting musical appreciation, rhythm, coordination, fitness, social skills and most of all fun!

Language program: children take part in Japanese lessons, taught by Gai Sensei using the emergent perspective

Health & Wellness program: each week the children take part in a physical activity program, as well as yoga sessions and a mindfulness program

Cooking program: children enjoy hands-on demonstrations each week with their educators.

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

Little Scholars offers a range of studios tailored to different age groups, each designed to enhance learning and development in a nurturing environment. From the Nursery for the youngest learners, focusing on care and comfort, to the Toddler, Pre-Kindy, and Kindergarten studios, each space is crafted to support the specific developmental stages of children up to five years old. Activities and curriculum are age-appropriate, encouraging play-based learning, social skills, and foundational education.

This streamlined approach of an emergent curriculum supports educators to adopt child development theory and put into practice.

Our educational program is based on the premise that children are most successful at learning when curriculum experiences account for children’s interests, strengths, and individual needs.

The Collective encompasses all aspects of Little Scholars, including a collaborative approach with our children, families, educators, and community.

Our weekly programs, which can be seen in our studios, are responsive to the evolving interests and needs of the children and allow for flexibility and extended periods of play and research to test theories.

This enquiry-led teaching strengthens children to become competent and capable across their developmental domains.

The Collective allows educators to follow the children’s lead and actively explore new concepts, ideas, or interest.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

Little Scholars believes that health and wellness is the foundation of growth, early childhood development and education.

Developing healthy eating habits is a fundamental skill for young children and we play an important role in helping your child learn about and enjoy a variety of nutritious foods each day. That’s why our Little Scholars campuses employ qualified chefs to prepare tasty, nutritious meals and snacks in commercial kitchens. These meals are safe, developmentally appropriate and properly portioned for your child. It’s a recommendation from health authorities that children in long daycare are provided with at least 50 per cent of their daily nutritional requirements whilst they are in care.

We have an exciting rotating four-week menu that changes seasonally and incorporates a variety of flavours and textures to support our children trying new things, expanding their palates and promotes healthy eating. This menu always on display for families to have a look at, and we’re always open to suggestions from parents!

We provide your child with opportunities to enjoy healthy foods that promote growth and allow them to learn food preferences and good dietary habits that help them live a healthy lifestyle. Little Scholars offers a seasonal Feed Australia-approved weekly menu, which includes vegetarian and halal options if required. We devote significant resources to allergy requirements, all combined with our user-friendly online allergy notification system.

Healthy eating from early childhood also means children will have less chance of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers. But it will also mean they feel great and enjoy life more!

Health and Wellness is essential for our Little Scholars growth and development and encourages the children to live robust, happy, and fulfilled lives.

Bush & Beach Kinder
Our little scholars explore Mother Nature daily which is literally on their doorstep. They step outside and become outdoor explorers and the rest is history.

Pram Kinder
No matter how little you are, even our littlest scholars partake in outdoor adventures and become outdoor explorers.

Drawing Lessons
Young minds are hungry and always ready to learn new things. Our drawing lessons with Mr Tom offer our kindergarten children a world of exploration, creative expression, and expertise all in one. These classes are supported by Tom Gant from You CAN Draw!

Cooking Lessons
Our little scholars express themselves through the art of cooking and are opened to a world of opportunities for creativity and exploration. Watch your little scholar become their own little chef.

Yoga

Watch out for your competitor yogi friends because yoga is on the weekly agenda for our little scholars! Yoga is more than just a fun activity; it is an outlet for coping with stresses and promotes a happy mind.

Sport
Think personalised obstacle classes, soccer, swimming and more. Our little scholars are supported with expert teachers who promote fun and educational fitness lessons for the children.

Dance
Dance provides the joy of dance and music in young children while creating and promoting musical appreciation, rhythm, coordination, fitness, social skills and most of all fun! Children are taught a range of dance techniques including ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap and more, in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.

Meet the team

Meet the team

Our educators and staff are here to help your little one to feel safe, happy and engaged.

Angela, our campus manager is here to greet families and answer any questions you may have. If you don't immediately see Angela, you'll likely bump into Tamara, our 2IC, who is here to make your day easier and your child's day brighter. 

For our kindergarten children, our early childhood teachers will help your child develop all the necessary skills they can take with them as they confidently transition to prep.

In your child's studio, there is a lead educator and supporting educators to support your child's early education. Our Little Scholars’ mission is to deliver the highest quality early childhood educational experience imaginable for children and families. It is the people who make our learning environments so memorable, and it is thanks to our kind-hearted, passionate, and qualified educators who help make this possible for our Little Scholar children and families.

We have established a family-like environment where Little Scholars Early Learning is committed to ensuring all our educators have access to on-going support and training, they require to further support their professional development, and we provide every educator the opportunities they desire to reach their highest possible potential as an early childhood educator.

Our educational programs follow a curriculm we call "The Collective" and are child-led and educator supported. These weekly programs, which can be seen in our studios, are responsive to the evolving interests and needs of the children and allow for flexibility and extended periods of play and research to test theories. This enquiry-led teaching strengthens children to become competent and capable across their developmental domains. The Collective allows educators to follow the children’s lead and actively

What the parents say

What the parents say

Stevie

Little Scholars has been amazing for my family. Our daughter just finished kindy here, and our son is now in his second year of daycare and absolutely loves it. The educators are so supportive and informative, and they make sure the kids have a blast.

​The best part is that our daughter still insists on going in every morning and afternoon just to say hi to everyone—it really shows how much she loves the staff. Highly recommend!

Lauren

I honestly can’t speak highly enough of Little Scholars Karalee! From the moment my kids walk through the doors, they’re greeted with the biggest smiles and so much genuine warmth. The educators go above and beyond every single day — not just teaching, but truly caring for the children like they’re their own.

My kids come home full of stories, songs, and excitement about what they’ve learned. The activities are creative, educational, and fun — you can tell a lot of thought goes into making each day special. I’ve noticed such incredible growth in their confidence, social skills, and curiosity since starting here.

The communication with families is fantastic too. I always feel informed and involved in what’s happening, and it’s so reassuring knowing my children are in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment.

If you’re looking for a centre that feels like family and genuinely wants the best for your children, Little Scholars is the place! My kids adore it — and honestly, so do I. 💛

Stevie M

Absolutely incredible kindy!
This kindy has been nothing short of amazing. From day one, the staff have been warm, supportive and genuinely caring. They took the time to get to know my daughter, help her settle in, and always make sure they feel safe, loved and confident.

Communication is always fantastic, the educators truly listen, and you can tell they put so much effort into creating a fun, nurturing and educational environment. My little one enjoys going every day and comes home happy, and it means the world knowing they’re in such good hands.

I can’t thank the team enough for everything they’ve done. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful place. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a kindy that genuinely cares. 💛

Julian

Little Scholars Karalee has been an absolute dream for our family. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warmth, professionalism, and a genuine passion for early childhood education. The educators are not only highly skilled but also incredibly nurturing—creating a safe, engaging, and inspiring environment where children truly thrive.

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!

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Little Scholars Karalee Reviews (16)

5.0 /5

Based on 16 Reviews

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Alex Avila

5.0 1 month ago

Great caring place. they make they kids feel safe and welcome. great food and learning.

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Taylah Ellis

5.0 2 months ago

Such a lovely day care. My little niece talks about how much fun she has here all the time, and how she loves playing with the staff member Chelsea. So accomodating! Will be recommending this place to others.

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Stevie King

5.0 3 months ago

​Little Scholars has been amazing for my family. Our daughter just finished kindy here, and our son is now in his second year of daycare and absolutely loves it. The educators are so supportive and informative, and they make sure the kids have a blast. ​The best part is that our daughter still insists on going in every morning and afternoon just to say hi to everyone—it really shows how much she loves the staff. Highly recommend!

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Stevie-Jene Warner

5.0 8 months ago

Absolutely incredible kindy! This kindy has been nothing short of amazing. From day one, the staff have been warm, supportive and genuinely caring. They took the time to get to know my daughter, help her settle in, and always make sure they feel safe, loved and confident. Communication is always fantastic, the educators truly listen, and you can tell they put so much effort into creating a fun, nurturing and educational environment. My little one enjoys going every day and comes home happy, and it means the world knowing they’re in such good hands. I can’t thank the team enough for everything they’ve done. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful place. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a kindy that genuinely cares. 💛

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Sean Thomas

5.0 8 months ago

Such a beautiful centre.

How Little Scholars Karalee Compares

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NQS

The National Quality Standard is an industry benchmark defined by the government.

Little Scholars Karalee

Provisional

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NQS Rating Breakdown

Overall

Provisional

Educational Program and Practice Provisional
Children's Health and Safety Provisional
Physical environment Provisional
Staffing Arrangements Provisional
Relationships with children Provisional
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Provisional
Governance and leadership Provisional

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