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Little Scholars Redland Bay

Updated 2026-08-08 · 294 reviewed · 22 listed · Scored from 27 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(27) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Child Care Subsidy ApprovedNursery / Babies & ToddlersBefore & After School CareLong Day CareKindergarten & Preschool ProgramsInclusion & Special Needs SupportFamily Day Care
Little Scholars Redland Bay
Services
Child Care Subsidy Approved, Nursery / Babies & Toddlers, Before & After School Care
Reviews
27
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What recent reviews say

Families consistently report that children settle in happily and develop well in a warm, supportive atmosphere where educators know them by name. The centre runs engaging programs (bush kinder, beach kinder, music, yoga, sports) and most describe communication as strong and reassuring-though one recent enrolee encountered a significant gap between advertised app-based updates and actual paper-based logging, plus delayed notification when his son refused a bottle on his first day.

Praised for
  • caring, attentive educators
  • engaging programs and activities
  • warm, welcoming environment
  • strong parent communication
  • staff go above and beyond
Watch-outs
  • poor initial communication via paper instead of app
  • slow response to child feeding needs
  • discrepancy between website claims and actual practices
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Best for: Families seeking nurturing long-term childcare with diverse enrichment programs and attentive staff.
Think twice if: First-time parents who depend heavily on app-based or frequent photo updates; review communication methods at enrolment.

Strengths

  • Educators known by name and built strong relationships
  • Broad activity range including outdoor and specialised programs
  • Welcoming transition support for new enrolees
  • Beautiful, thoughtfully designed facilities

Worth knowing

  • Educators named in reviews: Miss Shell (nursery), Miss Jade (centre management), Miss Maddie (kindy), Miss Jazz, Miss Emily, Miss Liv, Miss Kayla, Miss Lyle, Miss Carol
  • Daily photo updates mentioned positively by multiple reviewers
  • One-on-one settling support for fussy drop-offs
  • Bush kinder, beach kinder, pram pals, music, yoga, sports extracurriculars offered
  • Family events and community visits (police, fire brigade)
  • Gardening activities embedded in program
  • Campus described as beautifully set up with gardens

What reviews say by service

Nursery / Babies & Toddlers
Staff praised for one-on-one settling and warm transitions; Miss Shell particularly noted for kindness and building emotional connections.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Educators recognised children's abilities, challenged advanced learners, and provided consistent support for confidence-building and development.
Before & After School Care
Quality described as 'just as good' as main programs; children report enjoyment and engagement.
Inclusion & Special Needs Support
Centre noted as 'super accommodating for disabilities' and 'very inclusive'; children described as always happy.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.75 average across the 15 before & after school care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 71% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 63
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you provide daily photos or updates?
Most children receive photos and activity updates daily, though communication method varies by room. One parent reported paper-based logging in the nursery rather than the app advertised on the website; confirm the specific communication system when you enrol.
Do you offer before and after-school care?
Yes, before and after-school care is available and reviewers describe it as high quality.
What extracurriculars do you offer?
Music, yoga, sports, bush kinder, beach kinder, pram pals, gardening activities, and family events are all mentioned in reviews and on the website.
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Last updated 2026-08-08