Giving Children the Strongest Possible Start to School
Located in the heart of Paddington, Small Scholars is Brisbane’s award-winning school readiness specialist, helping children aged 3โ6 develop the confidence, independence and foundational skills they need to thrive at kindergarten and school.
Founded by experienced primary school teacher Amie Sewell, Small Scholars was created to bridge the gap between early childhood education and the classroom, ensuring every child begins their schooling journey feeling capable, confident and excited to learn.
Recognised with the prestigious 2024 Lord Mayor’s Small Business Award, Small Scholars has quickly become one of Brisbane’s most trusted early learning programs for families seeking a personalised, high-quality educational experience.
Why Families Choose Small Scholars
Small Scholars believes school readiness is about much more than recognising letters and numbers.
Their boutique programs focus on developing the whole child through purposeful play, explicit teaching and meaningful social experiences that build:
- Early literacy and language skills
- Foundational numeracy understanding
- Confidence and independence
- Emotional regulation and resilience
- Fine and gross motor development
- Communication and social skills
- Classroom routines and learning behaviours
Every learning experience is carefully designed by qualified teachers to ensure children are developing the skills that matter most for a successful transition to kindergarten and school.
Boutique Learning with Individualised Support
Unlike larger early learning settings, Small Scholars offers small class sizes and two qualified teachers in every session, allowing children to receive personalised attention and support.
Each child receives an individual learning portfolio that documents their progress, celebrates achievements and provides valuable insight into their developmental journey.
Twice yearly, families receive detailed feedback regarding their child’s school readiness, helping parents make informed decisions about kindergarten, Prep and future educational pathways.
Flexible Session Options
Small Scholars offers convenient morning and afternoon sessions throughout the school term, allowing families to choose a schedule that best suits their child and family.
Morning Session – 9:30am โ 11:30am
Afternoon Session – 12:00pm โ 2:00pm
Children attend engaging, teacher-led classes designed to develop school readiness skills through a balance of play-based learning, literacy, numeracy, social development and creative exploration.
School Holiday Programs
Small Scholars also offers highly sought-after school holiday programs from 9:30am โ 3:00pm, providing children with enriching educational experiences, hands-on learning opportunities and continued development of key school readiness skills during the holidays.
More Than School Readiness
What truly sets Small Scholars apart is our commitment to understanding every child as an individual.
They assess readiness based on development, confidence and capabilityโnot simply ageโallowing families to make informed decisions about when their child is genuinely ready to take their next educational step.
Small Scholars’ goal is simple: to help children fall in love with learning before they ever step into a classroom.
With weekly storybook themes, hands-on learning experiences, outdoor exploration and intentional teaching practices, children develop the skills they need while building a genuine love of learning.
What Families Are Saying
“Small Scholars is an absolute treasure for young children and their families. The team has created a nurturing, play-based environment that fosters not only academic growth but emotional wellbeing. My son looks forward to every class filled with joy, laughter and excitement.” โ Ebony Barber
“My daughter has attended Small Scholars for two years and I could not speak more highly of this special place. The educators are nurturing, thoughtful and truly meet every child where they are in their learning journey.” โ Pippa Hartnell
“Attending Small Scholars has been such a blessing in preparing our son for kindergarten. The teachers inspire curiosity, confidence and a genuine love of learning.” โ Elizabeth Moulton
Limited Places Available
With small class sizes and strong demand across all programs, places at Small Scholars are limited.
Families interested in joining Brisbane’s award-winning school readiness program are encouraged to enquire early to secure their preferred session at 51 Bank Tce, Paddington QLD 4064.
Invest in your child’s confidence, readiness and love of learning with Small Scholars and call Amie to book your first call on 0428 050 268, or check out the Small Scholars website to learn more.