Welcome to Croydon Montessori Academy
Premium Montessori childcare and preschool in Croydon for children aged 15 months to six years, with nutritious meals and an authentic Montessori curriculum included.
Located on Edwin Street near Croydon Station, Croydon Montessori Academy offers a warm, thoughtfully prepared learning environment where children can explore, practise new skills and become increasingly independent. Through purposeful activities and hands-on Montessori materials, children build concentration, confidence and strong foundations for school and life.
As part of our wider preschools in Sydney network, the centre supports families across Croydon and Sydney’s Inner West.
Give Your Child the Montessori Advantage With 4 Weeks Free
Montessori Academy is giving new families across select locations 4 weeks of free childcare across your first 8 weeks. Pay one week, get the next week free, for 8 weeks.
About Our Croydon Early Learning Centre
Experience Montessori learning in action at our Croydon childcare centre, where activities encourage independence, focus and school readiness.
- Montessori Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 15m to 6 years
- Fully Catered
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Every child deserves to feel known, valued, and supported in a community where they can grow with confidence and joy.
Alisha is proud to lead Croydon Montessori Academy, Montessori Academy’s original centre, where strong relationships and a genuine sense of community have been at the heart of the centre for many years. Passionate about early childhood education, she is committed to creating an environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Her approach centres on building meaningful connections with children, families, and educators. With a long-standing and dedicated team, many of whom have been part of the centre for decades, Alisha fosters a warm and welcoming environment where children develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. She is passionate about partnering closely with families and supporting every child’s journey through authentic Montessori education and personalised care.
- Leader of Montessori Academy's Original Centre
- Family & Community Focused Leadership
- Long-Standing Team & Strong Centre Culture
- Montessori Trained
- Passionate About School Readiness & Lifelong Learning
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Child Protection Certified
Inside our Croydon 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.
Rated 5 Stars By Our Croydon Families
Croydon Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
Croydon Montessori Academy offers early learning programs built around a blended Montessori curriculum that combines Montessori Education with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), giving children the best of both approaches during these important early 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
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 Alexandria, children work independently with manipulative materials across five curriculum areas, developing the focus, problem-solving skills and natural passion for learning that sets them apart when they transition to primary school.
KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES
Croydon 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 Croydon. 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 Croydon Montessori Academy
Families choose Croydon Montessori Academy for its passionate, caring educators, an authentic Montessori learning program, and a warm community where every child feels safe, seen, and genuinely supported to thrive.
- Engaged Educators
- Happy Children
- Calm Structured Classrooms
- Visible Learning Progress
- Strong Communication
- Holistic School Readiness
Your Child's Safety Comes First
Croydon Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Croydon childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
A Day aT Croydon Montessori Academy
A Typical Day, From Arrival to Pick-Up
Here is what what your child’s day will look like at our Croydon 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 Croydon Childcare Centre
Conveniently located next to Croydon, our childcare centre proudly serves families from Ashfield, Burwood, Croydon Park, Haberfield, Strathfield, and the wider Inner West area. Families love the convenience of our location, whether commuting to the CBD via the T2 Inner West Line, walking from the surrounding streets of Croydon, Ashfield, or Burwood, or dropping off on their way through to Parramatta Road.
57 Edwin St, Croydon NSW 2132, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Routes 483, 491 and 492 along Liverpool Road (approx. 350m walk to Liverpool Rd bus stops)
Train: Croydon Station (approx. 150m — a 2-minute walk)
Phone: 1300 000 162
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to feel confident before getting started.
What is included in the daily fee at Croydon 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, 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 Croydon 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 Croydon 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 Croydon.
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 Croydon 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 Croydon? +
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.
Join a thriving community of Croydon and Inner West 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.