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Little Scholars Pacific Pines

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,516 reviewed · 192 listed · Scored from 51 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(51) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day CareSpecial Needs & Inclusion SupportBefore & After School CareFamily Day CareOccasional & Casual Care
Little Scholars Pacific Pines
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care, Special Needs & Inclusion Support
Reviews
51

What recent reviews say

Parents consistently report feeling reassured by staff who know their children's names and show genuine care, especially through transitions. The centre is praised for its clean spaces, engaging daily activities with photos sent home, and a team that supports families as a trusted extension of home.

Praised for
  • caring, attentive educators
  • clean, welcoming facility
  • strong staff continuity and warmth
  • daily engagement and learning activities
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Best for: First-time parents, working families needing early opening hours, families wanting continuity from infancy through school years.

Strengths

  • opens 6am for early start families
  • government-approved kindergarten program
  • programs across all age groups from 6 weeks
  • extensive enrichment (STEM, yoga, dance, cooking, bush kindy)

Worth knowing

  • Opens at 6am
  • Named staff members praised include Skye and lead educators in nursery/toddler rooms
  • Chef on-site
  • Daily photos of children sent to parents
  • Staff greet children by name across all roles

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Government-approved program; parents note staff are qualified and attentive to individual learning journeys.
Long Day Care
Praised for consistent staff care from nursery through later years; families describe centre as second family.
Before & After School Care
Offered; early 6am opening specifically mentioned as valuable for working families.
Occasional & Casual Care
Vacation care listed on website; no review text specific to casual/occasional use.
Family Day Care
Not clearly evidenced in reviews; website lists multiple service types but reviews focus on centre-based care.
Special Needs & Inclusion Support
Website lists service; reviews mention staff cater to individual needs but no specific special-needs feedback in text.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.78 average across the 131 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 86
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What time does the centre open?
The centre opens at 6am, making it accessible for families with early work starts.
Are there programs for babies?
Yes. Nursery programs start from 6 weeks, toddler programs from 15 months, kindy from 2 years, and kindergarten from 4 years.
Is the centre eligible for government child care subsidy?
Yes, the business states it is Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS) eligible and runs a government-approved kindergarten program.
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Last updated 2026-08-08