four weeks free at select locations
Give Your Child the Montessori Advantage With 4 Weeks Free
Montessori Academy is giving new families across select locations 4 weeks of free childcare across your first 8 weeks. Pay one week, get the next week free, for 8 weeks.
Imagine if 4 weeks could give your child a head start for life.
That's the Montessori difference.
90% of your child’s brain develops before age five. Every moment in the right environment matters. Give them the start that can shape an extraordinary future.
At Montessori Academy, specially trained educators follow each child’s unique development, introducing hands-on learning exactly when they’re ready, building independence, confidence and strong foundations for school and life.
- 25+ Years Experience
- Montessori Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
Pay one week.
Get the next week free.
It’s simple: across your first 8 weeks, every second week is completely free.
That’s 4 weeks of Montessori education, at no cost to you. Simply enrol for a minimum of three days per week at a participating centre. Terms and conditions apply.
Four Weeks Free at Select Locations
Every extraordinary future starts somewhere.
Explore participating centres where children build independence, confidence and strong foundations for school and life.
Now, your child can experience Montessori free for four weeks for a limited time.
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Why Montessori
Why Families Choose Us
Families choose Montessori Academy because they can feel the difference. Warm, genuinely engaged educators, calm and structured learning environments, and children who are deeply engaged and thriving.
Genuinely Engaged Educators
Visible Learning Progress
Children Who Enjoy Learning
Strong Support & Communication
Calm Structured Classrooms
Holistic School Readiness
Why Montessori works
Four evidence-backed principles that help children thrive
Backed by over 100 years of research, observation and proven educational practice, Montessori nurtures children’s natural curiosity, independence and love of learning from the very beginning.
The Prepared Environment
Every element of a Montessori classroom is intentionally designed, placed at child height, sized for small hands and arranged to invite independent exploration. Children can choose purposeful work, access materials and begin learning without waiting for an adult to direct every step, building confidence, independence and a strong sense of capability. Everything has a purpose and a place.
Montessori Materials
Montessori materials are scientifically designed to isolate one concept at a time and help children recognise and correct their own errors. Through hands-on discovery, repetition and mastery, children build intrinsic motivation, resilience and strong academic foundations while learning that mistakes are part of progress.
The 3-Hour Work Cycle
Montessori protects long, uninterrupted periods for learning, allowing children to choose purposeful work, concentrate deeply and repeat activities until they experience mastery. This sustained focus strengthens concentration, self-regulation, perseverance and the executive function skills that support future learning. For toddlers and preschoolers, the work cycle can run for up to three hours.
Montessori Educators
Montessori educators are more than teachers. They are highly trained guides who carefully observe each child's interests, abilities and stage of development before introducing new lessons and challenges at exactly the right time. Rather than expecting every child to learn the same thing on the same day, they personalise each child's learning journey, knowing when to step in with guidance and when to step back so independence, confidence, concentration and a genuine love of learning can flourish naturally.
The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn.
Here's what can change
in just 8 weeks
The earlier children begin Montessori, the more time they have to build independence, language, concentration and strong academic foundations naturally through each stage of development.
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By over 2,400 families
In our plan for the education of little children we must create an attractive environment. Into this environment we must put everything that is good for the mind, along with an understanding and nurturing person.
Is Montessori education the right fit
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Every child is different. Tell us about yours and we'll tell you whether Montessori is the right fit.
Montessori is a great fit for your child.
Based on your answers, your child is exactly the kind of learner Montessori was designed for. The prepared environment, self-correcting materials, and 3-hour work cycle will support their natural learning style. We'd love to show you around.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about 4 weeks free at select Montessori Academy locations.
- Eligible new families who enrol and commence care at select Montessori Academy locations (as per www.montessoriacademy.com.au/4-weeks-free) between 24 July 2026 and 31 October 2026 will receive a 50% discount on their childcare bond and 50% discount on their childcare fees payable for the first eight (8) consecutive weeks of enrolment, equivalent to approximately four (4) weeks of free childcare over this period.
- Children must physically attend their first booked day of care to activate this promotion.
- This promotion applies once per enrolled child and cannot be applied retrospectively to existing enrolments or transfers between Montessori Academy centres.
- Families must complete a centre tour prior to enrolment.
- A minimum enrolment of three (3) days per week, including either a Monday or Friday, is required unless otherwise approved by Montessori Academy.
- To remain eligible for this promotion, families must remain continuously enrolled until at least 31 December 2026 and continue to meet the minimum enrolment requirements throughout this period.
- Standard fees, bond requirements, withdrawal notice periods and all other enrolment obligations continue to apply in accordance with Montessori Academy's Enrolment Terms and Conditions. This includes but is not limited to the requirement for twelve (12) weeks' written notice for withdrawals submitted between 1 November and 31 December, where applicable.
- Child Care Subsidy (CCS) will continue to be administered in accordance with applicable legislation. Changes to a family's CCS eligibility or entitlement do not alter the terms of this promotion.
- Families must maintain their account in good standing throughout the promotional period. Montessori Academy reserves the right to suspend or withdraw the promotion where fees remain outstanding.
- This promotion is subject to availability and does not guarantee an enrolment position, preferred attendance schedule or commencement date.
- The promotion is not transferable, cannot be redeemed for cash or credit, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer unless approved by Montessori Academy in writing.
- This promotion is supplementary to Montessori Academy's Enrolment Form, Enrolment Terms and Conditions, Fee Schedule, Privacy Policy and all other applicable policies.
- Montessori Academy reserves the right to verify eligibility and amend, suspend or withdraw this promotion in its absolute discretion.
Yes. All Montessori Academy childcare centres are approved CCS providers. Eligible families can reduce their fees by up to 90%, making premium Montessori education accessible to more families across NSW.
Click Visit on your preferred centre card to open the centre page. From there, select Book a Tour, enter your details and choose an available time.
Tours are offered Monday to Friday and take approximately 30–45 minutes. You’ll meet the Centre Manager, explore the classrooms and discover how the Montessori curriculum supports your child’s learning and development.
The Montessori method is a child-led approach to early education developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Children learn at their own pace using specially designed hands-on materials in a prepared environment. Unlike traditional childcare, Montessori emphasises independence, intrinsic motivation, and mixed-age groupings that foster peer learning.
Yes. All Montessori Academy centres are assessed by ACECQA (Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority) and consistently rated Meeting or Exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS).
The first two years are a remarkable period of brain development. Our Montessori infant program is purposefully designed to support this important stage through movement, language, sensory exploration and practical experiences.
In a calm, carefully prepared environment, your baby will begin developing coordination, communication, concentration, confidence and independence, building strong foundations for future learning from the very beginning.
It's one of the most common concerns parents have, and every child settles at their own pace. That's why Montessori never takes a one-size-fits-all approach. Our educators take the time to understand your child's routines, personality and stage of development, creating a gentle transition into a calm, carefully prepared environment where they feel safe, secure and supported.
As children become familiar with their surroundings, build trusting relationships and begin choosing purposeful activities independently, confidence naturally grows. Many families are surprised by how quickly their child begins looking forward to their Montessori days.
Join a thriving community of families who trust Montessori Academy as their early education partner, backed by more than 25 years of experience, over 100 years of proven Montessori education, and the trust of more than 100,000 Australian families.