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Little Scholars Parkwood

Little Scholars Parkwood

5 Tonga Place, Parkwood, QLD, 4214 view map
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5.0
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Top Rated Centre

(07) 5648 3811

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Long Day Care

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6:30am to 6:30pm

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5 Tonga Place, Parkwood, QLD, 4214

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About Little Scholars Parkwood

Welcome to Little Scholars Parkwood, your child’s home away from home. Our "Exceeding National Quality Standards" childcare centre in Parkwood, conveniently located off Olsen Avenue, provides absolutely everything your child needs to be comfortable all day, making the transition from home to early learning much easier. Our leafy and natural adventure playground encourages learning through play, with their very own tree house, bike tracks, open natural spaces, mini golf, beehive, harvested vegetable gardens, water park, sensory gardens and so much more surrounding them in their adventure play.

We have specifically designed our childcare centre in Parkwood to be a wonderland that inspires the children daily and helps them learn to their highest potential. Our Little Scholars are surrounded by endless greenery and bushland which the children access daily to present a world of connecting and outdoor exploring as part of our beach and bush kinder programs.

Here at Little Scholars Parkwood, our passionate educators aim to provide a positive and engaging learning environment, which caters for children aged six weeks to five years old.

Our childcare centre in Parkwood is a purpose-built early learning centre that your children will love! Located right across the road from the Gold Coast University Hospital, this brand-new campus is sure to provide the best start to your child’s future through our programs that encompass the whole child.

Our trading hours are 6:30am-6:30pm allowing you flexibility and enabling you to feel at ease knowing you have access to the best early education and care when you need it. 

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Services Provided by Little Scholars Parkwood

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Get To Know Us

Meet the team

Meet the team

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

Jackie, our campus manager is here to greet families and answer any questions you may have. If you don't immediately see Jackie, you'll likely bump into Kathryn, 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

Grace

Couldn’t recommend Little Scholars Parkwood enough!

We have only been with the centre for a few weeks, but I honestly couldn’t be happier with our experience so far.

As a mum, trusting someone else to care for your child is a huge step, and the team has made that transition so much easier than I ever expected. The educators are so kind, caring and attentive, and they go above and beyond to keep families updated throughout the day with photos, messages and detailed reports.

What has impressed me most is how comfortable my daughter has become. Since starting, she hasn’t shed a single tear at drop-off, which speaks volumes about the safe, welcoming and nurturing environment the team has created.

Every educator we’ve interacted with has been warm, supportive and genuinely invested in helping both children and parents feel at ease. The communication has been incredible, and the regular updates have helped me gain trust so quickly as a first-time daycare mum.

I am so grateful for the care, patience and love they show my daughter each day. Thank you to the entire team for making this milestone such a positive experience for my family.

Josef

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Scholars School of Early Learning Parkwood. Our son, has been attending since he was 2 years old, and the care and support he has received have been exceptional.

The team has always been incredibly accommodating and attentive to my son's allergies, ensuring that all of his needs are met while providing us with peace of mind every day. Their genuine care and mindfulness towards children's individual needs truly set them apart.

All the teachers - especially Ms. Sonia, Ms. Christine and Ms. Kathryn - are outstanding—kind, professional, nurturing, and dedicated to the children's growth and wellbeing. We always know that he is in safe hands and is being very well looked after.

We are so grateful to all the staff for creating such a caring and supportive environment for our son. We highly recommend Little Scholars Parkwood to any family looking for a high-quality early learning centre. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Veronica

We couldn't be happier with the care our two little ones have received at Little Scholars Parkwood. The love, dedication, and genuine care shown by most educators and staff have meant so much to our family. It is such a wonderful feeling to know our babies are happy, safe, and supported in a nurturing environment every day.

A special thank you to the amazing team for all the patience, kindness, and hard work they put into caring for the children. We truly appreciate everything you do and would happily recommend this childcare centre to other families looking for a warm and caring place for their little ones.

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.

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Little Scholars Parkwood Reviews (44)

5.0 /5

Based on 44 Reviews

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Josef Karlo Reyes

5.0 2 months ago

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Scholars School of Early Learning Parkwood. Our son, has been attending since he was 2 years old, and the care and support he has received have been exceptional.<br><br>The team has always been incredibly accommodating and attentive to my son's allergies, ensuring that all of his needs are met while providing us with peace of mind every day. Their genuine care and mindfulness towards children's individual needs truly set them apart.<br><br>All the teachers - especially Ms. Sonia, Ms. Christine and Ms. Kathryn - are outstanding—kind, professional, nurturing, and dedicated to the children's growth and wellbeing. We always know that he is in safe hands and is being very well looked after.<br><br>We are so grateful to all the staff for creating such a caring and supportive environment for our son. We highly recommend Little Scholars Parkwood to any family looking for a high-quality early learning centre. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Alice Hayashi

5.0 2 months ago

We absolutely love Little Scholars Parkwood! The staff are so friendly, caring, and genuinely invested in the children. Highly recommend!

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b& c

5.0 2 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with little scholars parkwood. The educators are caring, supportive, and genuinely invested in every child’s wellbeing and development. Our daughter loves going and it’s wonderful knowing she’s in such a safe happy and nurturing environment. We highly recommend little scholars!

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Veronica Mujica

5.0 2 months ago

We couldn't be happier with the care our two little ones have received at Little Scholars Parkwood. The love, dedication, and genuine care shown by most educators and staff have meant so much to our family. It is such a wonderful feeling to know our babies are happy, safe, and supported in a nurturing environment every day.<br><br>A special thank you to the amazing team for all the patience, kindness, and hard work they put into caring for the children. We truly appreciate everything you do and would happily recommend this childcare centre to other families looking for a warm and caring place for their little ones.

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- - Martin

5.0 2 months ago

Great daycare centre! Friendly and engaging staff who the children like. Clean, well maintained and fresh food cooked on-site daily.

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How Little Scholars Parkwood Compares

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$169.80

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$138.31

NQS

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

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NQS Rating Breakdown

Overall

Exceeding

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

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