About
Little Grove
Who We Are
Little Grove – Child, Adolescent & Family Health provides nurse-led, family-centred care for infants, children and adolescents. We offer health and development checks, Nurse Practitioner clinical appointments, and allied health support — with a focus on practical guidance that fits real life.
We believe families do best when they feel heard, informed and supported. That means calm, thorough assessment, clear explanations, and sensible next steps — including follow-up and referrals only when they’re genuinely needed. We deliver services across metropolitan and regional South Australia, including onsite clinic days through early childhood services and schools.
We are a growing organization, with plans to expand our services interstate to better support more communities in the future.
How We Work
Warm, child-friendly care
Thorough and evidence-informed
Clear steps, not confusion
What Makes Us Different
We sit in the space between “everything is fine” and “we need a specialist now.” Families come to us for reassurance, early support, and a plan they can follow. Our model reduces unnecessary appointments and repeated assessments by keeping care coordinated, practical, and centred on the child’s everyday world — home, learning and relationships.
Our Team
Little Grove is a small, caring team who love working with children and families. Our team includes clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and dedicated administrative and support staff, all working together to provide a calm, child-friendly experience — whether you’re coming in for a routine check, support with a concern, or follow-up care.
We take the time to listen, explain things clearly, and help you feel confident about next steps. Our administrative team is here to support you with bookings and enquiries, while our clinical team focuses on your child’s care. When extra support is helpful, we can also work alongside your GP, educators, or other providers (with your consent) so care feels connected and simple.
Our mission is to make high-quality child health and development care easy to access, easy to understand, and genuinely helpful for families.
Enquire Now
Have a question about your child’s health or development?
Whether you’d like to book a health check, talk through a concern about sleep, feeding, behaviour, allergies, asthma, eczema or development, or simply understand what to expect, we’re here to help.
There are no “silly” questions. If something has been on your mind, you’re welcome to reach out.
Send us a message and our team will respond promptly to guide you through the next steps and help you feel confident about what happens next.
FAQs
It’s normal to have questions about your child’s health and development — especially when something feels uncertain.
Below you’ll find answers to common questions about how our checks work, whether you can attend, what happens if your child seems fine, consent, follow-up care, and how we work alongside your GP or other specialists.
Where are checks completed on the day?
Health and development checks are completed onsite at the early learning service in a quiet, familiar space provided by the centre.
Children are seen during their usual day, which minimises disruption for families and educators. We work closely with educators to ensure the timing suits the child’s routine and wellbeing.
Families are always welcome to attend if they would like to be present.
What does a check include?
Our checks are comprehensive, evidence-informed and age-appropriate.
They include:
- Growth assessment (height, weight, BMI plotted on standard growth charts)
- Developmental screening using validated tools (e.g. ASQ)
- Observation of:
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Communication (receptive and expressive language)
- Social and emotional development
- Early learning skills
- Self-help skills
- Vision and hearing observations
- General physical assessment (skin, respiratory, oral health, movement and gait)
- Review of sleep, nutrition, behaviour or other parent concerns (if raised)
Where appropriate, further assessment may be completed by a Senior Clinician or Nurse Practitioner.
How do you incorporate educator input?
Educators play a vital role in understanding how a child functions in a group learning environment.
Before the check, we invite educators to share observations about:
- Learning strengths
- Social interactions
- Emotional regulation
- Any developmental or behavioural concerns
On the day, we also observe the child within the learning environment where appropriate.
After the clinic day, we provide feedback that educators can incorporate into programming, particularly where simple strategies or scaffolding approaches may help.
How are families informed of outcomes?
Families receive:
- A written summary of the check
- Clear information about developmental strengths
- Practical strategies (if helpful)
- Recommendations if follow-up is suggested
If there are concerns that require further discussion, a phone or telehealth appointment is offered with a Senior Clinician or Nurse Practitioner.
Our aim is always to communicate clearly, respectfully and without alarm — focusing on what helps next.
What happens if concerns are identified?
If a concern is identified:
- We discuss the findings with the family.
- A Senior Clinician or Nurse Practitioner reviews the information.
- Where appropriate, we:
- Provide strategies for home and centre
- Arrange further assessment
- Support shared care with the child’s GP
- Refer to trusted allied health providers
- Coordinate with paediatricians where needed
- A key part of our model is that Nurse Practitioners provide in-house clinical review before external referral, ensuring families receive timely, appropriate next steps.
What’s the difference between Flying Start funded and centre-funded clinic days?
Flying Start funded clinic days
These are supported under the SA Government’s Flying Start reforms and delivered in eligible services. Families do not pay for the check.
Centre-funded clinic days
Centres may choose to privately fund health and development checks as part of their wellbeing program. In this model, services are delivered onsite with the same clinical governance and quality standards.
The care model, team and clinical standards remain the same across both.
Will we see the same clinicians each time?
Yes — wherever possible, we provide continuity of clinicians to each centre.
Our team includes:
- Enrolled Nurses with paediatric experience
- Registered Nurses with postgraduate qualifications in child and family health
- Nurse Practitioners with expertise in paediatrics and primary health care
- GPs who support shared care arrangements
- Allied health professionals within our network
Continuity allows us to build strong relationships with children, families and educators across the year.
Who do we contact for clinic enquiries?
For all clinic scheduling, consent or operational enquiries, please contact:
Little Grove – Child, Adolescent and Family Health
healthchecks@littlegrove.com.au
1300 704 741
For clinical questions, our Senior Clinician or Nurse Practitioner can provide guidance as needed.
Still have a question?
If you don’t see your question here, please reach out. We’re always happy to talk things through.
