Bexley Montessori Academy
Premium Bexley childcare and preschool for children aged six weeks to six years, with nutritious meals and snacks, nappies and wipes included.
Located on Highworth Avenue, Bexley Montessori Academy is a purpose-built early learning centre with four spacious Montessori classrooms and three secure outdoor playgrounds. Thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments give children the freedom to move, explore, create and develop confidence through purposeful, hands-on learning.
As part of our wider Sydney and NSW childcare network, the centre supports families across Bexley and the surrounding Bayside community.
- Fully Catered
- Montessori Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
Inside our Bexley childcare and preschool
A Closer Look at Our Prepared Environment
Explore our classrooms and outdoor spaces below, all purposefully built and prepared for hands-on learning, exploration, independence and confidence at every stage.
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Hello, I’m Dena, and welcome to Bexley Montessori Academy. As Centre Director and a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher, I believe every child is capable, curious, and naturally driven to learn when given the right environment and guidance.
With over 25 years of experience in early education, I create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children feel confident to express themselves and explore freely. Our Bexley centre is a connected, family-focused community, built on strong partnerships and a genuine sense of belonging.
Guided by my passion for Montessori education and creative interests including acting, art, and public speaking, I lead a program grounded in hands-on, curiosity-driven learning. Inspired by Montessori philosophy, I believe education is a natural process carried out by the child through meaningful experiences in their environment.
My goal is to help children grow into compassionate, capable, and contributing members of society. Every child deserves to be empowered, respected, and encouraged to lead their own learning journey with confidence, creativity, and joy.
- 25+ Years Early Childhood Experience
- Montessori Trained
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Child Protection
- Community Focused Leadership
About Our Bexley Early Learning Centre
Experience Montessori learning in action at our Bexley childcare centre, where activities encourage independence, focus and school readiness.
Rated 5 Stars By Our Bexley Families
Bexley Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
Each Montessori education program at our Bexley centre is designed for a specific stage of development, blending our authentic Montessori curriculum with the Early Years Learning Framework. In carefully prepared environments, children build the confidence, independence and skills they need 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. For families looking for school readiness programs in Bexley, children work independently with manipulative materials across five curriculum areas, developing focus, problem-solving skills and a natural passion for learning that sets them apart when they transition to primary school.
Bexley 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, nappies, sunscreen, and Montessori materials, so you’ll never receive a surprise invoice for extras.
Fees
Daily fees at Bexley. 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 Bexley Montessori Academy
Families choose Bexley 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.
- Engaged Educators
- Happy Children
- Calm Structured Classrooms
- Visible Learning Progress
- Strong Communication
- Holistic School Readiness
Your Child's Safety Comes First
Bexley Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Bexley childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
A Day at Bexley Montessori Academy
A Typical Day, From Arrival to Pick-Up
Here is what what your child’s day will look like at our Bexley long daycare centre and preschool.
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.
Find Our Bexley Childcare Centre
11 Highworth Ave, Bexley NSW 2207, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Bus routes 452, 492 and 493 stop along Forest Road at Bexley Shops, approximately 350 metres from the centre, providing connections to Rockdale, Beverly Hills, Roselands, Drummoyne and surrounding St George suburbs.
Train: Rockdale Station and Bexley North Station are the nearest train options. Rockdale Station is serviced by the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, offering connections to Hurstville, Wolli Creek, Central and Bondi Junction, while Bexley North Station is serviced by the T8 Airport & South Line, connecting families with Kingsgrove, Wolli Creek, Sydney Airport and Central.
Phone: 1300 000 162
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to feel confident before getting started.
What is included in the daily fee at Bexley Montessori Academy? +
Our daily fee is designed to make busy family life easier. It includes your child's Montessori education program, nutritious meals and snacks, nappies and wipes, 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 Bexley Montessori Academy 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 Bexley Montessori Academy, 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 Bexley and surrounding St George and Bayside communities.
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 Bexley 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 Bexley? +
When comparing childcare centres in Bexley, 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.
At Bexley Montessori Academy, families value our authentic Montessori classrooms, experienced team, and secure outdoor playgrounds featuring multiple sandpits, a climbing fort with a rock wall and slide, herb gardens, a cubby house, and engaging play equipment that encourage children to move, explore, discover, and build confidence.
Join a thriving community of Canberra 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.