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Little Scholars Redland Bay South

Updated 2026-08-08 · 294 reviewed · 22 listed · Scored from 61 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(61) 77 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 South
Services
Child Care Subsidy Approved, Nursery / Babies & Toddlers, Before & After School Care
Reviews
61

What recent reviews say

Most families report a clean, welcoming centre with engaged staff and strong activity programs including Bush Kinder, soccer, and science classes. However, a subset experienced significant problems: understaffing in packed rooms, staff turnover, poor communication about their child's day, and safety oversights during vacation care that left some children hurt.

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Praised for
  • clean, well-maintained facility
  • engaged, attentive educators
  • diverse activity programs
  • smooth transitions and settling
  • caring, welcoming staff
Watch-outs
  • poor communication from staff
  • overcrowded rooms, too many children
  • high staff turnover
  • safety lapses in supervision
  • missing belongings
Best for: Families seeking a centre with strong enrichment programs and outdoor play who prioritise hands-on engagement over daily photo updates.
Think twice if: Overcrowding and staff turnover have caused problems for some families; supervision gaps during school holidays were flagged as a safety concern.

Strengths

  • diverse, hands-on activity programs
  • clean facility
  • government-approved kindergarten
  • serves ages 6 weeks to school-age

Worth knowing

  • Educators prioritise active play and engagement over iPad-based observations
  • Programs include Bush Kinder, science classes, soccer, music, yoga, gardening, language programs, and Pram Pals
  • One long-standing complaint: missing items from children's bags
  • High staff turnover mentioned across multiple reviews spanning years
  • Director accommodated an 18-month-old placement outside normal intake cycles

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Most families report smooth transitions and engaging environments; one older review cited overcrowding and staffing strain.
Nursery / Babies & Toddlers
Positive reports of care for infants and toddlers; rapid settling and daily communication praised.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Government-approved program, though one founding family reported poor toilet training handover in the preschool room.
Before & After School Care
One family noted safety gaps during vacation care; supervision of mixed age groups flagged as inconsistent.
Child Care Subsidy Approved
Business is CCS-eligible; no specific user feedback on subsidy process in reviews.

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 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does the centre send photos and updates daily?
Not regularly. A recent reviewer noted staff prioritise active engagement with children over writing iPad observations. An older review mentioned daily emails about activities, sleep, meals, and toileting, suggesting practice may have changed.
What age groups does the centre take?
The business states: Nursery and Infant Care from 6 weeks, Toddler Programs from 15 months, Junior & Senior Kindy from 2 years, Kindergarten from 4 years, and Before & After-school Care.
What extra activities are offered?
Their website lists: music, yoga, sports, gardening, language programs, Pram Pals, Stingless Bees program, Intergenerational Program, and Outdoor Explorers (Bush Kinder).
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Last updated 2026-08-08