Supporting the Families Behind Wacol’s Workforce

Wacol is home to one of Brisbane’s most significant employment precincts — a place where thousands of people show up every day to do important, demanding work. Behind many of those workers are families who need a childcare solution as reliable and committed as they are. That’s what Little Big People Early Learning provides.

We understand that parents working in government, defence, TAFE, and industrial roles in and around Wacol often face schedules that aren’t standard nine-to-five. Our 6:30am opening and all-inclusive care model are deliberately designed around exactly those realities. We take the complexity out of your morning so you can focus entirely on the work that matters to you.

Beyond the day-to-day, we build genuine community. Our free monthly sport and play mornings (first Monday of every month, 9am–11am) are open to all families from Wacol and surrounding suburbs with children aged 0–7. No enrolment, no cost — just a warm, welcoming morning with other local families and our team.

• On-Site Chef & Fresh Meals. Our dedicated chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily. Nappies, sunscreen and sun-smart hats are also included in your daily fees — one less thing for Inala parents to worry about.
• Brand New Playground. Our fully renovated outdoor space features a climbing fort, mud kitchen, yarning circle, and sensory areas — designed to support every aspect of your child’s physical and social development.
• Highly Qualified Educators. Our passionate team holds extensive qualifications in early childhood education and stays up to date with the latest research and best practices — giving every child the quality care they deserve.
• QLD Government Approved Kindy. Eligible Inala children can access our government-funded Kindy program, saving families up to 15 hours of subsidised care per week at no extra cost through the QLD Kindy program.
• Child Care Subsidy (CCS). We work with families to help maximise their Child Care Subsidy entitlement, making quality childcare genuinely affordable for Inala households of all income levels.
• Free Community Sport & Play. Every first Monday of the month (9am–11am), we host free community sport and play sessions open to all Inala families with children aged 0–7. No enrolment required — just come along!

Little Big People Early Learning — Quality Childcare Right Next to Wacol, QLD 4076

For families in Wacol searching for premium, reliable childcare close to home, Little Big People Early Learning in Durack is the answer that’s been right next door all along. With Wacol and Durack sharing a direct boundary, our centre at 56 Durella Street is as conveniently located as any childcare option can be for local families.

Wacol is defined by the scale and importance of its workforce — home to some of Queensland’s most significant government, defence, and industrial operations. The families connected to that workforce deserve a childcare centre that matches their level of commitment and professionalism. At Little Big People, that’s precisely what we deliver — an exceptional, all-inclusive early learning experience that treats every child and every family with genuine care and respect.

Designed for the Reality of Working Life in Wacol

We know that Wacol families don’t always work nine-to-five. Government rosters, defence schedules, TAFE timetables, and industrial shift patterns all create diverse, sometimes unpredictable family routines. Our centre accommodates every one of them. Open from 6:30am to 6:00pm, five days a week, 52 weeks a year — we’re here when you need us, consistently and reliably.

All-Inclusive Care — The Wacol Family’s Secret Weapon

Our all-inclusive daily fee is one of the things Wacol families tell us they value most. No packed lunchboxes. No forgotten sunscreen. No nappy restocking mid-week. Every meal, every essential, every learning resource is provided — so the morning transition from home to centre to workplace is as smooth and uncomplicated as it can possibly be.

A Playground Built for Curious, Active Children

While parents are at work in Wacol’s employment precinct, their children are spending time in one of Brisbane’s south-west’s best outdoor learning environments. Our fully renovated playground features a climbing fort, mud kitchen, water play area, yarning circle, sensory garden, and vegetable patch — every element designed to support gross motor development, social skills, sensory exploration, and connection with the natural world.

Continuity of Care From Nursery to OSHC

Children thrive on consistency — familiar faces, familiar places, and routines they can count on. At Little Big People, Wacol families can start their journey with us in the Nursery and remain right through to OSHC, building lasting relationships with the same educators and community over many years. That depth of continuity is rare and genuinely valuable in a child’s early development.

We’d love to welcome your Wacol family. Book a free tour today — just a few minutes from Wacol — and see what exceptional early learning looks like up close.