Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Centre in Tallebudgeera
Little Saints is a family-owned child care centre dedicated to providing holistic early learning experiences. Founded by Kylee and Darryl Hinze, sixth-generation Gold Coast residents, our centre prioritises nurturing relationships, natural play environments, and individualised care. We implement the Reggio Emilia Approach and Early Years Learning Framework to foster children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.Our qualified educators create a warm, inclusive atmosphere with fresh nutritious meals, expansive natural playgrounds, and flexible programs for ages 6 weeks to school age. Located in Tallebudgera Valley, we serve families across Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, and surrounding regions while maintaining strong community connections.
Services
Nature Play & Forest School
Water Play Programs
Nutritious Meal Services
Early Learning Programs
Family Involvement Initiatives
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with sixth-generation Gold Coast roots
- Experienced educators with Early Childhood qualifications
- Fresh nutritious meals prepared daily by qualified chef
- Expansive natural playgrounds with water play areas
- Reggio Emilia-inspired learning programs for all ages
What people say
Caring staff
Natural environment
Quality education
Nutritious meals
Engaging activities
Services
Nature Play & Forest School
Our natural playgrounds feature gum trees, water play areas, and organic materials for unstructured exploration. Children develop physical coordination, environmental awareness, and creative problem-solving skills through supervised outdoor activities. Programs align with Reggio Emilia principles, encouraging discovery-based learning in natural settings.
Nutritious Meal Services
Daily meals include morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea prepared by qualified chefs. Our Healthy Growth Program focuses on whole foods, balanced nutrition, and dietary requirements. Menus exclude artificial additives while maintaining flexible portion sizes to accommodate individual needs.
Early Learning Programs
Play-based curricula follow the Early Years Learning Framework, covering literacy, numeracy, and creative arts. Educators create individualised learning plans using natural resources and Reggio Emilia-inspired methodologies. Programs foster social skills, emotional development, and cognitive growth through hands-on experiences.
Family Involvement Initiatives
We encourage family participation through regular updates, collaborative planning, and special events. Parents receive detailed developmental reports and can contribute ideas for program improvements. Our open-door policy supports transparent communication between educators and families.
Water Play Programs
Supervised water play sessions promote sensory development and physical coordination. Activities include structured games, temperature-controlled pools, and water-based creative projects. Safety protocols ensure appropriate supervision while children explore aquatic environments.
People
Kylee Hinze
Owner & Early Childhood Teacher
Qualified Early Childhood Teacher with 10+ years' experience. Sixth-generation Gold Coast resident committed to holistic child development. Oversees daily operations and educational programming at Little Saints.
Darryl Hinze
Co-Owner
Business partner and sixth-generation Gold Coast resident. Manages operational aspects while supporting the centre's community-focused values.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We accept children from 6 weeks old up to school age.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we provide morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea daily.
Is your staff qualified?
All educators hold relevant qualifications and child care certifications.
Do you offer flexible hours?
We operate 52 weeks annually with standard hours 6:30AM-6:30PM.
What learning approach do you use?
We follow Reggio Emilia principles and the Early Years Learning Framework.
Is there outdoor play space?
Yes, we have large natural playgrounds with water play areas.
Videos
Reviews (4)
Anthony Zirilli
Feb 18, 2021
Report
Positive:Professionalism,Reliability,Responsiveness
Wonderful place for children to learn and grow, awesome staff, facilities and costs.
Wonderful place for children to learn and grow, awesome staff, facilities and costs.
Sharon Bean
Feb 17, 2021
Report
Little Saints provides a loving and caring environment. My little one settled in very quickly and loves his days there. I feel 110% comfortable leaving him for the day.
Jessica McAdam
Feb 11, 2021
Report
All three of my children have attended/still attend Little Saints. From the day we started there, we have received such kind and supportive care. The environment is positive and caring, and the staff/educators provide safe and friendly and connections with my children. It is a wonderful centre, I would highly recommend - plus the chef provides incredible, nutritious and tasty food
Kylie Boyd
Feb 11, 2021
Report
Wonderful family run centre. All the staff are friendly, nurturing and enthusiastic about providing quality care to the children. They communicate really well with families and put extra effort to making each day fun and exciting for the kids. The chef Lisa makes amazing, nutritious food that my son loves, where at a previous centre he would come home starving because he didnt like any of the food.
Highly recommend the centre to anyone who is looking for somewhere that feels like family but still provides quality educational experiences for their child including quality extra curricula activities
Highly recommend the centre to anyone who is looking for somewhere that feels like family but still provides quality educational experiences for their child including quality extra curricula activities
