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Little Scholars Ashmore

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,449 reviewed · 195 listed · Scored from 52 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(52) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Before & After School CareLong Day CareFamily Day CareKindergarten & Preschool ProgramsOccasional & Casual Care
Little Scholars Ashmore
Services
Before & After School Care, Long Day Care, Family Day Care
Reviews
52

What recent reviews say

Parents consistently report their children thrive here and feel at home. Staff members are named as caring professionals who build real relationships with kids, leadership (especially Lyndal and founder Jay) actively supports families, and photo updates plus daily conversations keep parents connected and reassured throughout the day.

Praised for
  • caring, nurturing educators
  • strong parent communication and daily updates
  • warm, welcoming community feel
  • safe, clean, well-organized facility
  • engaging, varied educational activities
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Best for: Families wanting continuity of care from infancy through early school, working parents needing school pickup and vacation care
Think twice if: No significant caveats emerge from the review data.

Strengths

  • Named educators build strong individual relationships with children
  • Leadership actively present in day-to-day operations
  • Photo and activity app keeps parents informed daily
  • All-age care pathway from nursery through kindy to school care

Worth knowing

  • Educators mentioned by name: Miss Tina, Miss Iris, Ana, Dhruzel
  • Leadership named: Lyndal (centre manager), Zaria, founder Jay
  • App-based photo updates and daily communication
  • Before and after-school care includes collection from Guardian Angels school
  • Services from 6 weeks onwards; children stay through to school age

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Children aged 6 months to school age happy, excited to attend; educators build strong caring relationships
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Strong educational and play activities; children engaged all day; praised for professionalism and development support
Before & After School Care
Reliable school pickup and drop-off; helps parents avoid traffic; children well cared for
Family Day Care
Staff treat children like their own; warm, nurturing approach noted
Occasional & Casual Care
Vacation care mentioned as reliable and well-managed

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.8 average across the 116 before & after school care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 95
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
51
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1
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Common questions

Can you collect my child from primary school?
Yes. Reviewers mention collection from Guardian Angels school and transport back to the centre for after-school care.
What's the youngest age you accept?
Their website states Nursery and Infant Care from 6 weeks old.
Do you provide vacation care?
Yes, vacation care is listed on their website and mentioned as operational by reviewers.
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Last updated 2026-08-08