About Us
Amie Sewell
Founder and Teacher
Amie founded Small Scholars in 2022 to create a nurturing, play-based learning environment for pre-prep children. Her boutique early education business offers personalised Pre-Kindy and School Readiness programs for children aged 2.5–5.5 years, focusing on confidence, foundational skills, and a smooth transition to school.
Under Amie’s leadership, Small Scholars has grown to two Paddington locations and was a winner in the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. Passionate about early learning, she is a trusted resource for families navigating school readiness.
When not teaching and running a business, Amie is a mum of twin boys, Toby and Leo, who were the inspiration behind Small Scholars.
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Small Scholars is an absolute treasure for young children and their families. We recently found this boutique school readiness program and Founder and Teacher Amie and her amazing caring team have gone above and beyond in creating a nurturing, play-centric environment that fosters not only academic growth but also emotional well-being. My 5 year old son looks forward to every class, filled with joy, laughter, and the excitement of learning. The intimate class settings allow for personalised attention, and the team’s commitment to helping each child build confidence is truly remarkable. What sets Small Scholars apart is how they seamlessly blend education with play, encouraging curiosity and creativity in a way that makes learning feel effortless. If you're looking for a beautiful place in Brisbane where your child will feel safe, happy, and eager to learn, Small Scholars is it. They’ve redefined early learning by placing happiness and confidence at the heart of the experience, creating the perfect foundation for lifelong success in school. Highly recommend their school holiday program too!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Amie, her colleagues & the Small Scholars program highly enough. My son Henry (2.5 years) absolutely loves attending his kindy readiness classes. We have noticed such a significant jump in his learning. Henry comes home full of new words, songs, experiences and art work (to proudly show me) Thank you Amie!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter has been coming to Small Scholars for 2 years and I could not talk more highly of this special “school” and its wonderful teaching staff! Amie and her team are brilliant in every possible way. The thought and effort that goes into every single activity is evident each week. The themes are fun and engaging, sparking excitement in the eyes of each child on arrival! What is particularly special, is the way the educators treat each child in the most caring, gentle, and nurturing manner - meeting each child where they’re at in their learning journey. My second daughter can’t wait to start her Small Scholars journey next year!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so grateful to have found Small Scholars for our son. He is beaming with joy & is so animated after every session. The teachers are so nurturing & really inspire the children to learn & be curious. Every week it is evident that substantial planing & thought has gone into that week’s lessons. Attending Small Scholars has been such a blessing to prepare our son for kindergarten, we couldn’t recommend it more highly!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve been part of the Small Scholars family for just over 2 years now, with both my children attending weekly classes. We couldn’t be happier with Amie and her team of beautiful teachers. Every week my kids are so excited to go to class, and always come home with huge smiles from their day of learning and activities. Would highly recommend to everyone!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Small Scholars has been fabulous for our child. The teachers and environment are first class, and it has set him up well for Prep. Each week has a theme, making it interesting and exciting each time. All themed activities that are set up have so much love and care put into them, it's very impressive. Thank you to all teachers and to Amie.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son has been attending small scholars for almost 2 years in the lead up to starting school next year and it’s been such a great investment for him. What Aimee and the teachers do so wonderfully is bring so much fun and excitement to learning and to help with not only preparing kids for the practical side of school but fostering that early life long love of learning. My son so looks forward to Small Scholars each week and I can see that between the classes and his kindy he will be so well set up to transition to school.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amie and the team at Small Scholars provide a gentle, warm and personalised approach to early leaning. Both my daughters have attended Small Scholars and we have been so grateful for the nurturing and safe environment they provide. Small Scholars provides a wonderful program to prepare children for school. My first daughter attended Small Scholars as her only external learning provider and is now thriving in prep at school! My second child is now following her sister’s footsteps as a current student at Small Scholars and enjoys the array of learning and fun each class brings. The small class size means children are heard, encouraged and supported through each learning activity. The facilities are high quality and the space is welcoming to explore and learn. Small Scholars is a high quality education provider, you won’t be disappointed!!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so grateful to be a part of the Small Scholars community. The growth in our son during his first term has been astounding and we feel so much more comfortable with the prospect of school now that he’s had the opportunity to learn from his wonderful teachers at Small Scholars. I have recommended this program to friends and family, and will continue to do so.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a beautiful pre school - my daughter is 3.5 and she absolutely loves going here, and she is learning so much. Amie is a caring, welcoming, and lovely teacher too. We started going here because friends recommended it and I will definitely recommend it to other parents!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more