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Little Scholars Redland Bay South

Updated 2026-09-08 · 291 reviewed · 19 listed · Scored from 60 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(60) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Long Day CareInclusion & Special Needs SupportFamily Day CareNursery / Babies & ToddlersBefore & After School CareChild Care Subsidy ApprovedKindergarten & Preschool Programs
Little Scholars Redland Bay South
Location
Redland Bay
Services
Long Day Care, Inclusion & Special Needs Support, Family Day Care
Reviews
60
Ranking
#4 in Long Day Care
Best for
Families valuing outdoor play, varied activities, and educators prioritising hands-on engagement over written daily logs.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-08. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-08-08.

What do customers say?

Recent families praise clean facilities, engaged educators, and varied activities; some note staff move quickly on concerns. Older complaints describe understaffing, poor communication, high turnover, and supervision gaps during busy periods. The centre has improved communication practices (prioritising face-to-face engagement over daily notes) but mixed experiences persist regarding space and staffing levels.

Praised for
  • clean, well-maintained facilities
  • active engagement and meaningful activities
  • strong staff warmth and professionalism
  • variety of extra programs and sensory play
  • quick responsiveness to parent concerns
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Best for: Families valuing outdoor play, varied activities, and educators prioritising hands-on engagement over written daily logs.

What stands out?

  • Large outdoor spaces including obstacle course and fort
  • Diverse extra programs (Bush Kinder, science, music, yoga, sports, intergenerational activities)
  • Active educator engagement during learning time
  • Quick response to parent concerns

Worth knowing

  • Obstacle course and fort on grounds praised by children
  • Bush Kinder program offered
  • Extra programs: music, yoga, sports, gardening, language, Pram Pals, Stingless Bees, intergenerational activities
  • Director personally engaged in placement decisions (documented in older review)
  • Educators prioritise face-to-face activity over iPad-based daily notes

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.74 average across the 19 long day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

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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56
4
1
3
0
2
1
1
2

Frequently asked questions

Does the centre send daily photos and updates?
Staff prioritise hands-on engagement with children over iPad-based daily documentation. However, some families receive daily emails about activities, meals, and sleep (varies by period or room). Contact the centre for current communication practices.
What outdoor play areas are available?
The playground includes an obstacle course and an on-site fort that children use regularly.
What age groups does the centre accept?
Nursery and infant care from 6 weeks, toddler programs from 15 months, junior and senior kindergarten from 2 years, kindergarten from 4 years, plus before and after-school care and vacation care for school-age children.
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Last updated 2026-09-08