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Crane Road Montessori Academy

Crane Road Centre

Weekdays 7:30am to 6pm

37-39 Crane Road Castle Hill NSW 2154

Welcome to Crane Road Montessori Academy in Castle Hill

Castle Hill Crane Road Montessori Academy is located within the leafy residential heart of the Hills District offering families a premium, purpose-built Montessori childcare and preschool experience in Castle Hill. Crane Road is the second Montessori Academy to open in Castle Hill.

Our personalised Montessori early learning programs for ages 0-6 are guided by experienced Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers and dedicated Montessori educators who support children to build independence, focus, confidence and strong foundations for school and life.

Across four spacious Montessori classrooms and two exciting outdoor play environments, children engage in hands-on learning experiences that encourage exploration, creativity and real-life skill development. 

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Daily Fees and Inclusions Before CCS

Fees at our Castle Hill Crane Road 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.

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.

Real-time educator qualifications and clearance verification via Compliance Passport
Hands-On Quality and Safety Leadership Team
Staffed Cot Room Monitors for Continuous Sleep Checks
All Staff have First Aid, CPR, Child Protection
Quarterly medical emergency response and child protection drills
Embedded Safety Policies & Practices with Continuous Audits
Daily Safety Audits for the Physical Environment
Continuous Monitoring of Working with Children Checks
Annual Child Protection & Safety Training
Active Supervision and Audited Supervision Plans
24/7 CCTV Monitoring
LifeVac Choking Prevention Device On-Site
Safe Sleep Audits Every 6 Months
Montessori Academy's Own Online Safety Courses and Quizzes
Child Safety Always Comes First

Rated 5-Stars By Our Families

View Our Facilities at Crane Road Montessori Academy

Our Crane Road Montessori Academy childcare centre is located at 37–39 Crane Road, Castle Hill, within the beautiful Hills Shire, just minutes from Castle Towers, Castle Hill CBD and local schools such as Castle Hill Public School, St Bernadette’s Primary School and Gilroy Catholic College. Families love our authentic Montessori learning environments and engaging outdoor spaces, featuring a fort, climbing equipment, bike track, veggie garden, sandpits, dress-ups and dramatic play areas that inspire imagination, confidence and exploration.
Tegan Castle Hill Crane Road Montessori Academy Centre Manager
Meet Our Centre Manager

Tegan

“Hello, I’m Tegan and welcome to Castle Hill Crane Road Montessori Academy. I am dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming community where children are inspired to discover, develop their independence, and grow in confidence through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.”

As Centre Manager, I am proud to lead the team at Castle Hill Crane Road Montessori Academy and bring over a decade of experience in early childhood education and leadership. As both an educator and a mum, I understand how important it is for families to feel connected, supported and confident in their child’s early learning journey.

I believe children are naturally curious and capable learners who thrive when given the freedom, guidance and environment to explore independently. Together with our passionate educators, we create a welcoming Montessori environment where every child feels safe, supported and encouraged to grow at their own pace through hands-on learning experiences and meaningful relationships.

Strong partnerships with families are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about giving children the strongest possible foundation for school and life, helping them develop confidence, independence, problem-solving skills and the mindset to thrive both in the classroom and beyond.

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 Castle Hill Crane Road childcare centre. 

Castle Hill Crane Road Infant Program

At our Castle Hill Crane Road 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.

Your Child Will

Feel safe, settled, and supported
Build early communication skills
Explore, move and develop at their own pace
Begin developing independence
Feel a sense of belonging
Build problem-solving skills
Castle Hill Crane Road Infant Program

Castle Hill Crane Road 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.

Your Child Will

Feel a sense of belonging as a capable learner
Develop early literacy and numeracy skills
Learn purposeful real life skills
Build focus, concentration, and problem-solving
Develop social and emotional skills
Build independence and confidence
Castle Hill Crane Road Toddler Program

Castle Hill Crane Road Preschool Program

Our Castle Hill Crane Road 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 childcare centre is also eligible for the NSW Government’s Start Strong Preschool Funding Program.

Your Child Will

Feel confident and capable as a Montessori learner
Build communication skills, kindness, and courtesy
Achieve high levels of independence and responsibility
Build focus, concentration, and persistence
Achieve school readiness socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically
Problem-solve, build resilience, and think creatively
Castle Hill Crane Road Preschool Program

Why Families Choose our Castle Hill Crane Road Childcare Centre

As a brand-new centre in the Sydney Hills community, we are already building a strong reputation for our highly supportive educators, beautifully prepared Montessori environments, and the warm, welcoming leadership of Centre Manager Tegan.

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Places Available

A tour is the best way to experience our Castle Hill Crane Road childcare centre for yourself. Come and watch the Montessori work cycle come to life, children moving purposefully, choosing freely, and deeply focused on what they are doing. Please bring your child along. If your preferred time isn’t available, our Family Care Team would love to hear from you on 1300 000 162.

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Everything Your Child Needs

At our Castle Hill Crane Road 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.

Nutritious Meals
Nappies and Wipes
Communication App
Qualified Educators
Enrichment Programs
Child Safe Organisation
Sun Safe
Allergy Aware

The Montessori Difference

Our Castle Hill Crane Road 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.

Hands-on Learning
Scientifically Designed
Simple to Complex
Learning You Can Feel
Montessori Materials

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.

Freedom with Clear Boundaries
Consistent Routine and Order
Designed for Independence
Calm, Purposeful Spaces
Prepared Environment

A Typical Day at Our Castle Hill Crane Road Childcare Centre

Our daily routine at our Castle Hill Crane Road day care centre is a balanced blend of learning and play, supporting children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Children engaged in the Montessori work cycle at Montessori Academy

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.

Children enjoying meal times at Montessori Academy

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.

Children exploring and playing outdoors at Montessori Academy

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.

Children participating in group time at Montessori Academy

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.

Children resting and enjoying quiet activities at Montessori Academy

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.

Children enjoying the afternoon routine at Montessori Academy

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.

Children winding down during the evening routine at Montessori Academy

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

Looking for exceptional Montessori childcare near Baulkham Hills, Kellyville, Glenhaven, Cherrybrook, West Pennant Hills or the wider  Hills Shire Council area? Our brand-new Crane Road centre is perfectly positioned for Hills District families.

 

37-39 Crane Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year

Drop Off & Pick Up

Dedicated parent parking available on-site

Public Transport

Bus: CDC NSW services stop along Castle Hill Road and Old Northern Road, with routes serving Parramatta, Pennant Hills, Norwest, Baulkham Hills, and surrounding suburbs.

Train: Castle Hill Station is approximately 2.5km from the centre (around a 5-minute drive), while Hills Showground Station is approximately 1.8km away (around a 4-minute drive).

Phone: 1300 000 162

Calculate Your Out-of-Pocket Childcare Fees at Castle Hill Crane Road

The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can significantly reduce the cost of quality childcare at our Castle Hill Crane Road 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 Castle Hill.

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 Castle Hill - Crane Road. CCS can reduce your out-of-pocket cost by up to 85.5%.

Infant
0 – 2 years
$179.00/day
Toddler
2 – 3 years
$179.00/day
Preschool
3 – 6 years
$173.00/day

Daily fees shown. Fees are subject to change.

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Other Nearby Locations

Looking for exceptional childcare near Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville, Glenhaven, Cherrybrook, West Pennant Hills and the wider Sydney Hills Council area? 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to feel confident before getting started

What is included in the daily fee at Montessori Academy Castle Hill Crane Road? +

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 Montessori Academy Castle Hill Crane Road 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 Castle Hill Crane Road, 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 Castle Hill Crane Road.

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 Castle Hill Crane Road 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 Castle Hill Crane Road? +

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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