Belfield Childcare & Preschool
Belfield Centre
Belfield Childcare Centre
Located in the heart of Belfield near Rudd Park and the Cooks River, our Belfield childcare centre sits within a vibrant, family-focused community just minutes from Belfield Public School and St Michael’s Catholic Primary School Belfield. It’s one of our centres in the Canterbury-Bankstown area, delivering trusted childcare in Sydney.
Set within a beautifully modernised building that honours its original RSL architecture, our Belfield daycare combines heritage charm with state-of-the-art early learning facilities. Featuring five Montessori classrooms and three outdoor playgrounds, we offer personalised Montessori childcare and preschool programs for children aged six weeks to six years.
Guided by Bachelor degree qualified Early Childhood Teachers and experienced Montessori educators, children engage in hands-on learning that fosters independence, concentration, and real capability.






- Fully Catered
- Montessori Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
Take a Look Inside Our Belfield Childcare Centre
Explore our Belfield childcare centre through a virtual tour of our purpose-built Montessori classrooms, secure outdoor playgrounds, and carefully prepared learning environments.
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Tour Our Belfield Childcare Centre
The best way to know if our Belfield childcare centre is right for your family is to experience it in person. Meet our educators, explore the classrooms, and ask every question on your mind. Please bring your child along, we look forward to meeting you.
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Hello, I’m Nour, and welcome to Belfield Montessori Academy. As Centre Manager and an Early Childhood Teacher, I believe every child is a capable, independent learner with a natural desire to explore and understand the world.
- 10+ Years Early Childhood Experience
- Fluent English & Arabic
- Montessori Trained
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Child Protection
- Community Focused Leadership
- Building Conections Community
Inside our Belfield childcare and preschool
View Our Belfield Childcare Centre Facilities
Belfield Montessori Academy is located near Rudd Park and the Cooks River, close to Belfield Public School, St Michael’s Catholic Primary School, and surrounding family neighbourhoods. Families value our five thoughtfully prepared Montessori classrooms, three outdoor playgrounds, and warm community atmosphere, where children are encouraged to build confidence, independence, creativity, and practical life skills through meaningful hands-on learning.















Rated 5 Stars By Our Belfield Families
Belfield education programs
Belfield Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
Each Montessori education program at our Belfield childcare centre is thoughtfully designed for a specific stage of development, combining our authentic Montessori curriculum with the Early Years Learning Framework. Through carefully prepared environments, hands-on Montessori materials, and purposeful learning experiences, children build confidence, independence, and the essential skills needed for school and life.
Our Infant Program (0–2 years) is thoughtfully structured across key developmental stages. Our educators support your child’s early development through strong relationships, movement, sensory exploration, language development, and early practical life skills within a calm, nurturing environment.
KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES
Toddlers are driven by a powerful urge to do things for themselves. Our Toddler program channels this energy through practical life activities, movement, language, sensorial and social skill-building, all within a prepared environment that says "yes" to hands-on exploration.
KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES
Our Preschool and School Readiness Program is where the Montessori method truly shines. Children work independently with manipulative materials across five curriculum areas, developing the focus, problem-solving, and a natural passion for learning that sets them apart when they transition to primary school.
KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES
Belfield Childcare Fees and Inclusions
We offer a 10.5-hour childcare day from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, with fees charged at a full daily rate. Eligible families may significantly reduce their out-of-pocket costs through the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Every daily fee includes all meals, snacks, sunscreen, and Montessori materials, so you’ll never receive a surprise invoice for extras.
Fees
Daily fees at Belfield. CCS can reduce your out-of-pocket cost by up to 85.5%.
Daily fees shown. Fees are subject to change.
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Why Families Choose Belfield Montessori Academy
Families choose Belfield Montessori Academy for its warm community atmosphere, thoughtfully prepared learning spaces, and educators who genuinely support each child’s confidence, independence, and individual development.
- Caring, Engaged Educators
- Confident, Happy Children
- Calm, Purposeful Classrooms
- Visible Learning Progress
- Strong Family Communication
- Holistic School Readiness
A Day at our belfield childcare centre
What Your Child's Day Looks Like at Our Belfield Childcare Centre
Every day at our Belfield childcare centre follows a calm, predictable rhythm that helps children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. Routines vary by age group, season, and individual needs.
Arrival & Welcome
Children arrive and settle into the prepared environment. Educators greet every child and family warmly, supporting a smooth, confident transition into the day.
Montessori Work Cycle
During the Montessori work cycle children choose their work and build focus, independence and capability through the Montessori materials. Progressive morning tea is served.
Outdoor Play
Following the work cycle, children transition outdoors to climb, run, explore nature, play, and develop fundamental movement skills through active, child-led play.
Group Time & Lunch
Children come together for guided group experiences that build communication, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Lunch follows and older children set the table and serve themselves.
Rest & Quiet Activities
After lunch, younger children sleep while quiet activities and school readiness experiences are offered for older children. Individual rhythms and rest needs are always respected.
Afternoon & Pick-Up
Communal afternoon tea happens after rest time, followed by outdoor play. Late snack is served at 5:00pm with indoor activities. Educators share the day's highlights at pick-up.
Child Safety at Our Belfield Childcare Centre is Our First Priority
Belfield Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Belmore childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
Find Our Belfield Childcare Centre
Conveniently located near Rudd Park and the Cooks River, Belfield Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool proudly welcomes families from Belfield, Belmore, Campsie, Strathfield South, Enfield, Croydon Park, Greenacre, Lakemba, and the wider Canterbury-Bankstown area.
2 Persic St, Belfield NSW 2191, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Bus routes 415, 450, and 942 operate along Punchbowl Road, providing connections to Campsie, Strathfield, Burwood, Hurstville, and surrounding suburbs.
Train: Punchbowl Station is approximately 2.0 kilometres away, while Campsie Station is approximately 2.2 kilometres away, providing rail connections across Sydney.
Phone: 1300 000 162
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to feel confident before getting started.
What is included in the daily fee at Montessori Academy Belfield? +
Our daily fee is designed to make busy family life easier. It includes your child's Montessori education program, nutritious meals and snacks, and other essential daily care items, so you can feel confident that your child has what they need throughout the day.
Your child is part of a thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment where every part of the day is designed to support independence, concentration, confidence, and development.
How is Montessori different to play-based childcare? +
Montessori is a structured, hands-on approach to early learning where children learn through purposeful activity, repetition, and real understanding. Using scientifically designed materials in carefully prepared environments, children choose their own work, follow their own interests, and build independence, concentration, coordination, and academic foundations at their own pace.
The result is children who become capable, confident learners through meaningful experiences in practical life, language, mathematics, sensorial learning, culture, and social development.
Our focus isn't on entertaining children. It's on activating their natural desire to learn.
Can I book a tour before joining the waitlist or enrolling? +
Absolutely. We encourage every family to visit the centre before making a decision.
A tour is one of the best ways to understand the difference Montessori can make. It gives you the opportunity to explore our classrooms, meet our team, see how children learn in a calm and engaging environment, and ask the questions that matter most to your family. If your child is coming on the tour too, we warmly encourage it as it helps you picture their experience more clearly.
Does Montessori Academy Belfield help prepare children for school? +
Yes. School readiness starts from infancy and is built every day through the skills children develop in the Montessori environment.
At Montessori Academy Belfield, children build the foundations for school and life through hands-on learning that supports early literacy, numeracy, concentration, independence, social skills, confidence, and responsibility. Rather than being treated as a short-term preschool add-on, school readiness is embedded throughout your child's entire learning journey.
Can I join the waitlist before my baby is born? +
Yes. Many families begin their childcare search while they are still expecting, especially in high-demand areas like Belfield.
Joining the waitlist early can help you plan ahead and gives you the best chance of securing your preferred start date and care pattern. Our Family Care Team will guide you through every step, from what we need now to what can be updated once your baby arrives.
How do you help babies and new children settle into care? +
We know that starting childcare is a big transition for both children and parents. Our approach is warm, responsive, and individual to each child.
For infants and younger children especially, we work closely with families to understand home routines, comfort needs, sleep patterns, feeding preferences, and temperament. Our goal is to build trust first, because children thrive when they feel safe, known, and secure.
How will I know what my child is doing each day? +
Strong communication with families is at the heart of the Belfield Montessori Academy experience.
From morning and afternoon handover to daily updates via our parent app, monthly learning observations, and developmental milestone reports, we make sure you are always close to your child's world.
What should I look for when comparing childcare centres in Belfield? +
When comparing childcare centres, look beyond surface features and ask what your child will truly gain from the experience.
Consider what is included in the daily fee, how the program prepares children for school, how educators support each child's individual development, and whether the environment feels calm, safe, and purposeful.
The right centre will not only care for your child, it will feel like a true early education partner, actively helping them grow into an independent, confident, and curious learner.
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