Blacktown Childcare Opening Mid 2026
Blacktown Centre
Premium Blacktown Childcare & Preschool Opening Mid-2026
Our brand-new Blacktown childcare and preschool is coming to 76 Douglas Road, Blacktown in mid-2026. Join the waitlist today to secure priority access to enrolments.
Montessori Academy Blacktown will offer premium childcare, daycare, and preschool programs for children aged six weeks to six years.
Conveniently located for families in Blacktown, Doonside, Kings Park, Marayong, Seven Hills, and surrounding Western Sydney suburbs, our purpose-built early learning centre is part of Montessori Academy’s growing network of premium childcare centres across New South Wales, thoughtfully designed to support children during the most important years of development.
Guided by experienced bachelor degree qualified Early Childhood Teachers and passionate Montessori educators, children will learn through hands-on Montessori materials and personalised learning experiences that build independence, confidence, concentration, and school readiness.
Featuring six spacious Montessori classrooms and two secure outdoor play environments, our Blacktown early learning centre will provide children with opportunities to explore, create, problem-solve, and develop practical life skills through meaningful daily experiences in a calm, inclusive, and culturally welcoming environment.




Daily Fees and Inclusions Before CCS
Fees at our Blacktown childcare and early learning centre are all-inclusive, with eligible families able to access the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Many families pay just $30–$80 per day after subsidy. For example, a family with a $120,000 household income would pay approximately $20 per day for a toddler. Calculate your Child Care Subsidy here.
- Nutritious Meals & Snacks
- Parent Communication App
- Nappies and Wipes
- Enrichment Programs
- Incursions
- Nutritious Meals & Snacks
- Nappies and Wipes
- Parent Communication App
- Enrichment Programs
- Incursions
- Nutritious Meals & Snacks
- School Readiness Program
- Enrichment Programs
- Incursions
- Parent Communication App
- Additional $2,563* off with Start Strong Funding
Child Safety Always Comes First
At Montessori Academy, child safety is the foundation of everything we do. We foster a proactive culture of vigilance, accountability, and care, where every team member is responsible for protecting children and upholding the highest standards of safety and wellbeing.
Through rigorous recruitment and screening, ongoing child protection training, and advanced systems such as real-time compliance monitoring and CCTV, we ensure children are safe, supervised, and supported at all times.
- Montessori-Trained Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
- Fully-Catered
View Our Blacktown Childcare Centre
- Established in 2026
- 6 Montessori Classrooms
- 2 Outdoor Playgrounds
Located at 76 Douglas Road, Blacktown, our new Blacktown childcare centre is conveniently positioned near local schools, parks, Blacktown Station, Westpoint Blacktown, and Francis Park, making daily drop-offs and commuting easier for busy families. Inside, families will discover authentic Montessori learning environments and engaging indoor-outdoor spaces designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and exploration. Our impressive outdoor playground features park-style climbing equipment, a ropes course, bike track, sandpits, veggie gardens, dramatic play areas, and hands-on experiences that encourage children to move, create, and learn through play every day.
Rose
"Hello, I’m Rose and welcome to Blacktown Montessori Academy. I’m the Quality and Safety Manager who will be supporting our Centre Manager and team at Blacktown to maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, care, and educational excellence across every part of the service."
As Quality and Safety Manager, I am proud to support the team at Blacktown and bring more than 10 years of experience with Montessori Academy. I am deeply passionate about Montessori education and committed to supporting our educators and leaders to deliver the highest standards of quality, safety, and care across every part of the service.
My focus is on building strong teams, maintaining high expectations, and creating environments where children and families feel genuinely supported, respected, and valued. I believe excellent outcomes for children come from consistency, meaningful relationships, strong leadership, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Together with our Centre Manager and educators, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and high-quality Montessori environment where children can build confidence, independence, and the skills they need to thrive both at school and in life.
Learning Personalised to Your Child
Watch your child choose their own work, solve a real problem, and beam with the kind of confidence that doesn’t need your applause. That’s Montessori — and it’s happening every day at our Blacktown childcare centre.
Blacktown Infant Program
At our Blacktown childcare centre, 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.
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Blacktown Toddler Program
The Montessori Toddler Program (2–3 years) supports independence, language, and early maths through purposeful, hands-on learning. In a carefully prepared environment, children build confidence, coordination, kindness and meaningful social skills.
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Blacktown Preschool Program
Our Blacktown Preschool Program (3–6 years) builds strong foundations for school readiness through practical life, sensorial learning, early literacy and numeracy, and a deeper understanding of the world. In a dynamic, carefully prepared environment, children develop confidence, concentration, and independence through purposeful work, while building critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and ownership of their learning. Our Blacktown childcare centre will also be eligible for the NSW Government’s Start Strong Preschool Funding Program.
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Why Families Choose our Blacktown Childcare Centre
Families choose Blacktown Montessori Academy for its warm educators, clean and spacious learning environments, strong communication, and diverse community where children feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.
- A brand-new, purpose-built Montessori environment
- Caring and consistent educators who build genuine relationships
- A structured, proven Montessori curriculum
- Real, visible learning progress you can see and feel
- Strong communication and collaboration with families
- Strong school readiness outcomes that prepare children for life
Everything Your Child Needs
At our Blacktown childcare centre, we include everything your child needs for a full day of learning and care, from nutritious meals to engaging incursions. We take care of the essentials so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free drop-off each day.
The Montessori Difference
Our Blacktown childcare centre delivers a proven approach to learning that you can see, feel, and experience through your child’s growth and passion for learning.
Montessori Curriculum
We deliver a blended Montessori Curriculum that incorporates both Montessori Education and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). These programs work together to build your child’s confidence, independence, and essential skills for school and life.

Practical Life
Activities that develop coordination, concentration, independence, and a sense of order through everyday tasks.

Sensorial
Materials designed to refine the senses and help children observe and classify the world around them.

Mathematics
Hands-on materials that make abstract mathematical concepts tangible and accessible to young learners.

Language
Purposeful language experiences that build phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and early literacy skills.

Culture
Exploration of geography, history, science, art, and music to broaden children's understanding of the world.

Wellbeing
Activities that support children's physical and emotional development, social skills, child safety, and connection to nature.
Montessori Materials
Montessori materials are scientifically designed to support your child’s learning step by step, building confidence and deep understanding through repetition and practice.
Children choose activities, work at their own pace, and learn through hands-on experiences. Montessori is learning you can feel.
Prepared Environment
Our prepared environments are calm, intentionally designed learning spaces that support freedom of movement, choice, and independence, with a strong sense of routine and order.
Each classroom is thoughtfully arranged for each stage of development and every material has a purpose and place. This structure helps children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
A Typical Day at Our Blacktown Childcare Centre
Our daily routine at our Blacktown day care centre is a balanced blend of learning and play, supporting children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
Montessori Work Cycle
Our day begins with the Montessori work cycle, a calm, uninterrupted period of learning where children build concentration, independence, and confidence through hands-on learning at their own pace, guided by our educators.
Infants follow individual rhythms. Toddlers explore with growing independence. Preschool children engage in deep, focused work with minimal interruption. This is where independence begins and children learn to direct their own learning with confidence.
Meal Times
Mealtimes are a meaningful part of the Montessori day, building independence and everyday life skills. Children set the table, serve themselves, and clean up, developing confidence and responsibility.
Infants follow individual routines. Toddlers enjoy shared meals that encourage self-feeding. Preschool children participate in progressive or communal meal times that respects their focus.
Our fresh, rotating menu is nutritious and culturally diverse, supporting growing bodies and active minds.
Outdoor Play
Outdoor play is an essential part of our daily rhythm, morning and afternoon.
Our outdoor environments extend learning beyond the classroom through movement, exploration, connection with nature, and imaginative play.
Children build strength, coordination, and confidence while connecting with nature. Our outdoor learning program and Munch & Move support physical development, fundamental movement skills, and overall wellbeing.
Group Time
Group time brings children together for connection, communication, and shared learning.
Through stories, projects, music and movement, and guided experiences including grace and courtesy, language, culture, and creative arts, children build confidence and a strong sense of belonging.
Infants engage in spontaneous group times throughout the day. Toddlers and preschoolers engage in planned and spontaneous group times to adapt learning to children's needs and interests.
Rest and Quiet Activities
Rest time supports each child's wellbeing.
Infants follow their individual sleep routines to support consistency between home and school.
Toddlers have a consistent rest period with quiet activities available for children who do not nap. Preschool children rest or engage in Montessori work, quiet activities, and school readiness experiences.This time allows children to reset and return to learning feeling refreshed.
Afternoon Routine
The afternoon routine is engaging and full of energy, with a dynamic blend of indoor and outdoor play, creative experiences, and exploration.
Children reconnect over afternoon tea before moving into outdoor adventures, nature-based play, music and movement, and group games, building social skills, confidence, and connection.
This time encourages teamwork, communication, and a sense of belonging as children learn through fun, shared experiences.
Evening Routine
As the day winds down, children enjoy a relaxed mix of free play, creative activities, building, and problem-solving, along with opportunities to connect with their peers.
A late afternoon snack helps keep children satisfied and settled through to pick-up time.
At pick-up, educators share highlights from your child’s day, with daily routines, meals, sleep, and key moments also recorded in our family communication app to keep you connected.
How to Get Here
Conveniently located in the heart of Blacktown, Blacktown Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool proudly welcomes families from Blacktown, Seven Hills, Prospect, Kings Park, Doonside, Lalor Park, Toongabbie, and the wider Blacktown City Council area.
76 Douglas Road Blacktown NSW 2148 Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Phone: 1300 000 162
Train: Blacktown Station (T1 Western Line and T5 Cumberland Line) is approximately 1.5km away — around a 4-minute drive or 18-minute walk. Direct services run to Parramatta (12 min) and the Sydney CBD (50 min).
Bus: The closest bus stop is Walters Road at Douglas Road — approximately 50 metres from the centre entrance. Route 724 (Blacktown to Arndell Park via Huntingwood) stops directly here, connecting families to Blacktown Town Centre and Station in under 10 minutes.
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Calculate Your Out-of-Pocket Childcare Fees at Blacktown
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can significantly reduce the cost of quality childcare at our Blacktown early learning centre. Most local families with children enrolled are eligible, and many are pleasantly surprised by how accessible high-quality Montessori education can be right here in Blacktown.
With the 3 Day Guarantee, eligible families receive CCS for a minimum of 3 days per week, regardless of your work or activity status.
Fees
Daily fees at Blacktown. CCS can reduce your out-of-pocket cost by up to 85.5%.
Daily fees shown. Fees are subject to change.
CCS Childcare Subsidy Calculator Estimator
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost at Blacktown after the Child Care Subsidy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to feel confident before getting started
When is the Blacktown centre opening? +
Our Blacktown childcare and preschool centre is scheduled to open in mid-2026. We encourage families to join the waitlist now to secure their place.
What will the operating hours be? +
Once open, the centre will operate Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm, 52 weeks a year (excluding public holidays).
What ages do you cater for? +
We provide care and education for children aged six weeks to six years across our specialised Montessori classrooms.
Are meals provided? +
Yes, our centre will be fully catered. We will provide morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea daily, accommodating most dietary requirements and allergies.
Is Start Strong funding available? +
Yes. Eligible NSW families with preschool-aged children can access Start Strong funding, which significantly reduces the cost of our preschool program.
How do I get to the centre by public transport? +
Blacktown Station (T1 Western Line and T5 Cumberland Line) is highly accessible, alongside a major bus interchange with extensive routes connecting Blacktown to surrounding suburbs.
Join a thriving community of Blacktown City families who trust us as their early education partner.












