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Chatswood Childcare & Preschool

Chatswood Centre

Weekdays 7:30am to 6pm

Ground Floor Tower B 821 Pacific Highway Chatswood NSW

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Chatswood Childcare Centre

Where Extraordinary Futures Begin in Chatswood

Premium Montessori childcare in Chatswood for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years with meals and NSW Start Strong funding all included.

Located at The Zenith, Ground Floor Tower B, behind Zenith Theatre and moments from Chatswood Interchange, Westfield Chatswood and Chatswood Chase, our Montessori early learning centre offers premium childcare and preschool for families living and working in Chatswood and across Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

For children aged six weeks to six years, our calm, future-focused Montessori program builds strong academic foundations, independence, confidence and genuine school readiness through hands-on learning tailored to every stage of development.

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Take a Look Inside Our Chatswood Childcare Centre

Experience Montessori learning in action at our Chatswood childcare centre, where 'summer shelf' practical life activities encourage independence, focus and practical life skills.

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Tour Our Chatswood Childcare Centre

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The best way to know if our Chatswood 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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Meet Your Centre Manager
Izabel - Centre Manager

Every child deserves an environment where they feel safe, seen, and inspired to discover their own capabilities.

Izabel brings more than five years of experience in early childhood education and is passionate about creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. She believes strong relationships are at the heart of quality education and is dedicated to building meaningful connections with every child and family who joins the Chatswood community.

Her approach combines authentic Montessori principles with interest-based learning experiences that reflect each child’s unique strengths, curiosities and stage of development. Supported by a dedicated team that she considers the heart of Chatswood Montessori Academy, Izabel is proud to foster a warm, welcoming environment that feels like a second home, where children build confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning through hands-on exploration and discovery.

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View Our Chatswood Childcare Centre Facilities

Chatswood Montessori Academy is conveniently located at The Zenith on Albert Avenue, behind Zenith Theatre and moments from Chatswood Interchange, Westfield Chatswood, Chatswood Chase, and the vibrant Chatswood CBD. Families value our authentic Montessori learning environments, experienced educators, and carefully prepared classrooms, where children build independence, confidence and a lifelong love of learning through hands-on experiences tailored to every stage of development.

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Chatswood education programs

Chatswood Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage

Each Montessori education program at our Chatswood 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.

Building Secure Foundations in the First Two Years

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

Secure attachment with key educators
Language-rich environment from birth
Gentle introduction to Montessori materials
Sensory exploration and motor development
Individual sleep and feeding routines
Daily family communication via app
Building Secure Foundations in the First Two Years
Nurturing Independence During the "I Do It Myself" Stage

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

Practical life and self-care skills
Vocabulary expansion through language work
Gross and fine motor development
Social skills and emotional regulation
Toilet learning support and guidance
Outdoor sensory and nature play
Nurturing Independence During the "I Do It Myself" Stage
Preparing Confident, Curious Learners for School and Life

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

Early literacy and phonics readiness
Mathematical thinking with concrete materials
Cultural studies, geography & science
Extended concentration, resilience and focus
Peer collaboration and leadership
School transition preparation
Preparing Confident, Curious Learners for School and Life
Fee Information

Chatswood 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.

What's Included Everyday
Nutritious Meals & Snacks
Full Suite of Montessori Materials
Kindyhub Parent Communication App
Sun Safe & Allergy Aware
Incursions & Excursions
Enrichment Programs
Development & Learning Reports

Fees

Daily fees at Chatswood . 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
$179.00/day

Daily fees shown. Fees are subject to change.

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Why Montessori

Why Families Choose Chatswood Montessori Academy

Families choose Chatswood Montessori Academy for its warm community feel, dedicated educators, and authentic Montessori classrooms where children are supported to settle in, thrive and reach their full potential.

A Day at our chatswood childcare centre

What Your Child's Day Looks Like at Our Chatswood Childcare Centre

Every day at our Chatswood 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.

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7:30 AM — Centre Opens

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.

Work Cycle Begins Self-Directed Learning Deep Focus Calm & Purposeful
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Children in Montessori work cycle at Hurstville childcare
7:30 – 10:30 AM

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.

Work Cycle Hands-on Learning Progressive Morning Tea
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Outdoor play at Hurstville childcare centre
10:30 AM

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.

Gross Motor Skills Munch n Move Sustainability Nature Exploration
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Group time at Hurstville Montessori childcare
11:30 AM

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.

Language & Projects Grace & Courtesy Arts & Craft Music & Movement
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Rest and quiet activities at Hurstville childcare
1:00 – 2:30 PM

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.

School Readiness Extended Montessori Quiet Activities Individual Rhythms
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Afternoon routine and pick-up at Hurstville childcare
2:30 – 6:00 PM

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.

Afternoon Tea & Late Snack Indoor & Outdoor Play Daily Report Sent
Child safety always comes first

Child Safety at Our Chatswood Childcare Centre is Our First Priority

Hurstville Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Chatswood childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.

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Languages we speak at this campus
English English
Mandarin Mandarin
How to find us

Find Our Chatswood Childcare Centre

Conveniently located in Hurstville’s vibrant St George community, Hurstville Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool proudly welcomes families from Hurstville, Penshurst, Allawah, Carlton, Kogarah, Beverly Hills, Kingsgrove, and the wider Georges River Council area.

 

The Zenith, Ground Floor, Tower B Ground Floor, Tower B, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067, 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: Moments from Chatswood Interchange, with frequent bus services throughout the Lower North Shore and Sydney CBD.

Train: A five-minute walk from Chatswood Station, with Sydney Trains and Metro services across Greater Sydney.

Phone: 1300 000 162

Parent FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to feel confident before getting started.

What is included in the daily fee at Chatswood 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 Chatswood 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 Chatswood 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 high-demand areas like Chatswood.

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 Chatswood 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 Chatswood? +

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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