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Little Scholars Burleigh is a family-owned campus where children from 6 weeks to 5 years spend their days in light-filled studios and more than 1,100 square metres of outdoor playground, with chef-cooked meals, weekly beach and bush kinder and a Government-approved kindergarten program. Come and see it for yourself.
Last reviewed 8 November 2026, by the Little Scholars team.
Little Scholars Burleigh sits on Tallebudgera Creek Road in Burleigh Heads, with the largest outdoor childcare playground on the Gold Coast, more than 1,100 square metres with a treehouse, bike tracks, mini golf, a beehive, vegetable gardens, a water park and sensory gardens. Children head beyond the fence line every week through the beach and bush kinder programs.
The campus is surrounded by bushland and coastal beaches, and the children walk out to them through the beach and bush kinder programs every week of the year.
Little Scholars Burleigh, on Tallebudgera Creek Road in Burleigh Heads, looks after families from Palm Beach, Elanora, West Burleigh and Tallebudgera. It is one of 18 Little Scholars campuses, run the same way and with the same people behind it as our other campuses, and guided by the same four pillars: Learn, Grow, Inspire and Contribute. In 2025, Burleigh educator Yvette Hopkins won the network's Inspire Pillar Award. Read more about our key pillars, then book a tour and come and meet us.
Little Scholars Burleigh is at 23 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Burleigh Heads QLD 4219, with on-site parking for families and bus stops on Tallebudgera Creek Road and West Burleigh Road.
Little Scholars Burleigh is rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, the benchmark for early childhood education and care in Queensland. The parents below say the rest.
The leadership team at Little Scholars Burleigh is led by Campus Manager Karin Hill, with a 2IC, two Educational Leaders and the Regional Manager for the southern Gold Coast.
Karin leads the Burleigh campus day to day and is the person families meet first on a tour.
Anna is second in charge at the campus, supporting daily operations and the first point of contact for families on the ground.
Yvette leads the educational program across the studios, developing the curriculum for every age group.
Felicity works alongside Yvette as Educational Leader, mentoring educators on curriculum and each child's learning documentation.
Alice oversees quality and operations across her region of Little Scholars campuses, working closely with the Burleigh team.
Every place at Little Scholars Burleigh includes a Government-approved kindergarten program, the Outdoor Explorers program with bush, beach and pram kinder, Feed Australia approved meals from the on-campus chef, the Family Time program, long day care hours from 6:00am to 6:00pm, the Intergenerational Grandfriends Program, more educators than the ratio requires, and a rotating range of extracurricular activities. There are no add-on fees for meals or kindergarten.
Everything Little Scholars does, Little Scholars Burleigh does, with the bush and the beach on the doorstep:
Bush, beach and pram kinder are part of the Outdoor Explorers program. Children head out to the bush and beach around the campus every week to play, learn and interact with the outdoors, with pram kinder walks for our youngest children.
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Children and local seniors together every week. The kids gain confidence and empathy; the seniors gain a room full of friends.
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A rotating range of activities across health and fitness, music, yoga, sports, language, STEM, cooking and gardening, included in the fee, with a couple of optional extras.
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Eight-minute guided virtual reality adventures for kindergarten children, in groups of 3 to 5, fully offline and always with an educator.
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Because it is. Our play-based curriculum builds social, physical, emotional and academic skills through the things children already want to do.
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A Government-approved kindergarten program in the year before school.
Explore the kindergarten programYes. Little Scholars Burleigh runs a Government-approved kindergarten program led by qualified early childhood teachers, preparing children for Prep. It runs inside the campus's 6:00am to 6:00pm day, so there is no separate kindergarten pick-up, and Free Kindy covers 15 hours a week across 40 weeks.
Kindergarten at Little Scholars Burleigh suits children aged 4 to 5. Some 3 year olds start a little early. It depends on the child, the numbers in the room and the waitlist. Ask on your tour.
Little Scholars Burleigh is an approved Child Care Subsidy provider, so most families pay well below the full fee. Bring your questions on the tour and the team will walk you through fees, vacancies and the subsidy. Or run the CCS calculator now; it takes a couple of minutes.
The CCS is paid directly to Little Scholars Burleigh and taken off your bill, so you only pay the gap. As at August 2026, families earning up to $88,520 receive a 90% subsidy, and families with more than 1 child aged 5 or under in care can receive a higher rate for second and younger children.
Every family eligible for the Child Care Subsidy now gets at least 3 days of subsidised care a week, no matter how much you work or study. It covers every child at Little Scholars Burleigh, not just kindy, and most families still pay a gap fee.
Free Kindy covers 15 hours per week across 40 weeks at Little Scholars Burleigh in the year before school. For 2026, children born between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022 are eligible, and hours beyond the free 15 can attract the CCS. Read more about Free Kindy at Little Scholars.
Subsidy rates and income thresholds are indexed each July and were last updated 6 July 2026. Figures are indicative; Services Australia confirms your entitlement.
Yes. Little Scholars Burleigh offers before and after school care and vacation care for school-aged children, with a courtesy bus running pick-ups and drop-offs at Caningeraba State School each school day. The Child Care Subsidy applies to before and after school care and vacation care for eligible families.
During school holidays, vacation care runs a full program of excursions and on-campus activities inside our 6:00am to 6:00pm day. Read more about before, after-school and vacation care at Little Scholars, ask on your tour or call 07 5576 5433.
Little Scholars Burleigh cares for children from 6 weeks to 5 years across four studios (that is our word for rooms). Each one has its own educators, rhythm and outdoor space, and children move up when they are ready, not on a date.
6 weeks to 15 monthsSmall groups and a calm, home-like studio for babies. Educators follow each baby's own sleep and feeding routine.
Explore nursery15 months to 2 yearsToddlers build language, independence and first friendships through play. Outdoor Explorers starts here, with bush, beach and pram kinder.
Explore toddler2 to 4 yearsChildren explore The Collective curriculum in light-filled studios and the 1,100 square metre playground. Extracurriculars run as part of the day.
Explore junior and senior kindy4 to 5 yearsA Government-approved kindergarten program led by a qualified early childhood teacher, with Free Kindy applied. The Transition to School Program prepares children for Prep.
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Every place at Little Scholars Burleigh includes a Government-approved kindergarten program, the Outdoor Explorers program with bush, beach and pram kinder, Feed Australia approved meals from the on-campus chef, the Family Time program, long day care hours from 6:00am to 6:00pm, the Intergenerational Grandfriends Program, more educators than the ratio requires, and a rotating range of extracurricular activities. There are no add-on fees for meals or kindergarten.
Led by a qualified early childhood teacher, with Free Kindy applied.
Bush, beach and pram kinder every week as part of the Outdoor Explorers program, from the pram years up.
Feed Australia approved meals, cooked on campus by the Little Scholars Burleigh chef.
Haircuts, date nights, take-home meals and appointments, on campus at Little Scholars Burleigh.
Little Scholars Burleigh is open 6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Children and seniors together every week at Little Scholars Burleigh.
Little Scholars Burleigh keeps more educators with the children than the regulations require.
Yoga, dance, sports, languages, STEM and cooking at Little Scholars Burleigh, included in the fee.
Let us make your life easier. The Family Time program at Little Scholars Burleigh brings haircuts, date nights, take-home meals, a courtesy bus, and dentist, optometrist, speech pathologist, podiatrist and child health nurse appointments to the campus, so they happen during the day instead of after it.
This is the part of choosing care that matters most, so here it is plainly.
Three policies govern how we keep your child safe: Child Protection, Child Safe and Wellbeing, and Providing Safe Environments. Everyone on our team completes the national Foundations of Child Safety Training, and does it again every year.
We run an internal Child Safety Squad and work hard at a speak-up culture, where anyone who notices something says something. Our Operations Manager, Melanie Excell, is a Queensland Children's Rights Ambassador.
If something worries you, tell us. Raise it with the Burleigh team and we'll act on it. You can also contact the Department directly, at any point, without coming to us first. Whatever you raise, we meet our reporting obligations. Every time.
Ask Karin about any of it on your tour. On this topic, no question is too blunt. Read our full approach to child safety at Little Scholars.
Little Scholars Burleigh runs a rotating program of extracurricular activities across 8 areas: health and fitness, music, yoga, sports, language, STEM, cooking and gardening, at no or little additional cost. Optional specialist activities such as swimming and dance are offered separately.
Little Scholars Burleigh serves Feed Australia approved meals and snacks prepared fresh each day by the on-campus chef, included for every child from 6 weeks to 5 years at no extra charge. Families can also order Take Home Meals, a chef-cooked dinner collected at pick-up or served on campus before departure, as a separately charged service.
Little Scholars Burleigh's outdoor spaces at 23 Tallebudgera Creek Road include vegetable gardens the children harvest, a native beehive, sensory gardens and open natural play areas, and children head out on beach and bush kinder every week of the year, learning care for country from their earliest years.
Little Scholars Burleigh brings children together with local seniors through the Intergenerational Grandfriends Program, building children's confidence, empathy and social skills while easing the isolation many seniors face, and connecting the campus to the wider Burleigh community.
Little Scholars Burleigh shares your child's day as it happens through the parent app: photos, learning moments and daily updates in a digital portfolio, every day your child attends between 6:00am and 6:00pm, included at no charge.
Every day at Little Scholars Burleigh runs from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Each studio follows its own rhythm, and babies keep their individual sleep and feeding routines, but the day looks like this:
Our Little Scholars Burleigh campus is conveniently located at 23 Tallebudgera Creek Road, Burleigh Heads QLD. You'll find us just a short drive from Burleigh Heads and in close proximity to Tallebudgera Creek, offering a tranquil setting while still being well connected.
We are open Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, making it easier for busy families working or studying nearby to find flexible childcare options in Burleigh.
Little Scholars Burleigh provides long day care and early learning for children aged from 6 weeks up to 5 years old, including our approved Queensland Kindergarten Program.
Our Burleigh campus offers a Government-approved Kindergarten program delivered by qualified early childhood teachers, designed to prepare your child for a smooth and confident transition to prep.
Along with purpose-built learning environments, outdoor play spaces, and qualified educators, our Burleigh centre features the Family Time Program, which includes on-site haircuts, dental visits, specialist health services, take-home meals, and even quarterly date nights for parents. This helps families in Burleigh and the Gold Coast spend more quality time together on weekends and in the afternoons, without having to rush around to appointments.
Yes. We provide nutritious meals and snacks prepared daily by our onsite chef. Plus, through our Family Time Program, parents can also enjoy the convenience of take-home meals, saving time at the end of a busy day.
You can book a tour directly through our website or contact our campus to arrange a visit. During the tour, our team will guide you through our facilities, programs, and help with the enrolment process.
Yes. We have dedicated onsite parking available for families, and our Burleigh campus is easily accessible by public transport, with nearby bus stops along Tallebudgera Creek Road and West Burleigh Road. This makes drop-off and pick-up convenient for parents travelling from Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, and surrounding suburbs.
Our Burleigh campus offers a wide range of extracurriculars such as music, yoga, sports, gardening, and language programs, helping children develop their interests and confidence beyond the classroom.
Yes. Families at Little Scholars Burleigh are eligible for the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which helps reduce out-of-pocket childcare costs. Our team can guide you through the process of applying.
Yes. Little Scholars Burleigh welcomes families from Palm Beach, Elanora, West Burleigh, Tallebudgera and the surrounding southern Gold Coast suburbs.
The kitchen at Little Scholars Burleigh keeps an allergy plan for every child who needs one and prepares allergy-free meals for those children, so children with allergies eat the same chef-cooked menu safely. Medication is given only with a completed medication authorisation form from the family.
No. Little Scholars Burleigh is open Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm and closed on public holidays, as are all 18 Little Scholars campuses.
Just your child's own bedding. Little Scholars Burleigh provides everything else your child needs for the day, including all meals and snacks from the on-campus chef.
Before your child's first day, Little Scholars Burleigh invites you to 2 play dates: short visits where your child spends time in their studio with the educators while you're nearby, so the first real day already feels familiar. The team helps you plan them when you enrol.
Fees vary by age group and the number of days you book, and the Child Care Subsidy reduces the out-of-pocket cost for most families, with a 90% subsidy for family incomes up to $88,520 as at August 2026. Queensland's Free Kindy also covers 15 hours per week across 40 weeks in the kindergarten year. The CCS calculator on our website gives you an estimate in minutes, and the team confirms current fees on your tour.
From 5 January 2026, all CCS-eligible families are guaranteed at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, 3 days a week, regardless of work, study or volunteering hours. It replaced the activity test and applies to every CCS-eligible child at Little Scholars Burleigh, not just kindergarten. Your subsidy rate stays the same, so most families still pay a gap fee.
Yes. Little Scholars Burleigh runs before and after school care and vacation care for school-aged children, with a courtesy bus serving Caningeraba State School. The Child Care Subsidy applies for eligible families.
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