Doonside Montessori Academy
Premium Montessori childcare and preschool in Doonside for children aged six weeks to six years, opening in mid-2028.
Located at 32 Doonside Road and 1 Kareela Street, Doonside Montessori Academy will provide a purpose-built early learning environment designed around the way young children naturally learn. Through carefully prepared spaces, authentic Montessori materials and purposeful hands-on experiences, children will be supported to build independence, concentration, confidence and a genuine love of learning.
As part of our wider long daycare centres in Sydney network, the centre will support families across Doonside and the surrounding Blacktown community.
- Fully Catered
- Montessori Educators
- Ages 0 to 6 years
Doonside childcare and preschool
A Closer Look at Our Prepared Environment
Explore purposeful Montessori learning environments, all thoughtfully prepared for hands-on learning, exploration, independence and confidence at every stage.
Doonside Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
Doonside Montessori Academy will offer 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
About Our Doonside Early Learning Centre
Experience Montessori learning in action at our Doonside childcare centre, where activities will encourage independence, focus and school readiness.
Why Families Choose Montessori Academy
Families are choosing Montessori Academy because of its thoughtfully designed learning environments, authentic Montessori approach, and commitment to providing exceptional early education from day one.
- Engaged Educators
- Happy Children
- Calm Structured Classrooms
- Visible Learning Progress
- Strong Communication
- Holistic School Readiness
A Day at Doonside Montessori Academy
A Typical Day, From Arrival to Pick-Up
Here is what your child’s day will look like at our Doonside 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.
Your Child's Safety Comes First
Doonside Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Doonside childcare centre will be designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
Find Our Doonside Childcare Centre
Conveniently located on Doonside Road, Doonside Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool will proudly welcome families from Doonside, Woodcroft, Bungarribee, Rooty Hill, Blacktown, and the wider Blacktown region.
32 Doonside Rd + 1 Kareela St Doonside NSW 2767
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Route 726 operates through Doonside, with a stop on Doonside Road at Doonside Public School, providing convenient connections between Doonside and Blacktown.
Train: Doonside Station is served by the T1 North Shore & Western Line, providing direct rail connections to Blacktown, Parramatta, the Sydney CBD, Mount Druitt and Penrith.
Phone: 1300 000 162
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to feel confident before getting started.
What will Doonside Montessori Academy offer? +
Doonside Montessori Academy will offer a purpose-built Montessori early learning environment for children aged six weeks to six years, with Montessori and EYLF programs tailored to each stage of development.
Children will have access to authentic Montessori materials, personalised learning programs and thoughtfully prepared learning environments, while families will benefit from healthy, fresh meals prepared daily and designated drop-off and pick-up parking.
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.
When is Doonside Montessori Academy opening? +
Doonside Montessori Academy is planned to open in mid-2028 at 32 Doonside Road and 1 Kareela Street, Doonside.
Families interested in future care are encouraged to join the waitlist early to stay informed as we move closer to opening and enrolments become available.
Does Doonside 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 Doonside Montessori Academy, children will 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 will be embedded throughout your child's entire learning journey.
Can I join the waitlist before my baby is born? +
Yes. Families can begin planning for childcare while they are still expecting and provide an expected due date when joining the Doonside waitlist.
Joining early allows you to register your interest ahead of the centre opening and keep your family's preferred future start date on our radar. Details can be updated as your circumstances change.
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 will be warm, responsive, and individual to each child.
For infants and younger children especially, our educators will work closely with families to understand home routines, comfort needs, sleep patterns, feeding preferences, and temperament. The goal is to build trust first, because children thrive when they feel safe, known, and secure.
How can I stay updated before Doonside Montessori Academy opens? +
The best way to stay connected is to join the Doonside waitlist. This registers your family's interest and allows us to keep you informed as the centre progresses towards opening.
Our Family Care Team is also available to assist with questions about future care, expected start dates, and the Montessori Academy enrolment process.
What should I look for when comparing childcare centres in Doonside? +
When comparing childcare centres, look beyond surface features and ask what your child will truly gain from the experience.
Consider the quality of the education program, how children are prepared for school, how educators support each child's individual development, and whether the environment is designed to feel 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 growing community of Doonside and Blacktown families choosing Montessori Academy for purposeful early education, backed by more than 25 years of experience, over 100 years of Montessori education, and the trust of more than 100,000 Australian families. Register your interest today and be among the first to experience Doonside Montessori Academy when it opens in mid-2028.