Welcome to Earlwood Montessori Academy | Enrolling Now for 2026
Located in Earlwood near the Cooks River and leafy parklands, our Earlwood childcare centre is part of a well-established, family-focused Inner West community, just minutes from Earlwood Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School. As part of a trusted Sydney childcare network, we offer high-quality Montessori childcare and preschool for families in Earlwood and surrounding suburbs.
Set on the historic site of the former Earlwood RSL Club, our centre blends heritage character with modern early learning spaces. With six Montessori classrooms and two outdoor playgrounds, we provide personalised Montessori programs for children aged six weeks to six years.
Guided by experienced bachelor degree qualified Early Childhood Teachers and Montessori educators, children engage in hands-on learning that builds independence, focus, and real capability. Outdoor spaces feature natural gardens, a pirate ship climbing structure, bike track, sandpits and a soccer field, supporting active play, confidence and social development.
- Established in 2017
- 6 Montessori Classrooms
- 2 Outdoor Playgrounds
Childcare Fees and Inclusions at Earlwood Before CCS
Fees at our Earlwood 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.
- 25+ Years Experience
- Montessori-Trained Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
- Fully-Catered
Rated 5-Stars By Our Families
Our Earlwood childcare centre proudly serves families from Earlwood, Clemton Park, Marrickville, Arncliffe, Undercliffe, Banksia, Rockdale and Canterbury. We have been a trusted part of the local community for almost a decade and are deeply committed to providing exceptional early childhood education that our local community trusts and recommends.
View Our Earlwood Centre
Earlwood Montessori Academy sits within a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood, just a short walk from Earlwood Public School and the Homer Street village. Our families love our centre’s unique heritage architecture combined with modern learning spaces, especially our expansive outdoor areas featuring a pirate ship, climbing frames, cubby, art atelier, and dedicated sports spaces. With convenient access to local bus routes and underground parking, our location is perfectly positioned for busy working families commuting to the CBD or surrounding suburbs.
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 Earlwood childcare centre.
Earlwood Infant Program
At our Earlwood 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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Earlwood 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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Earlwood Preschool Program
Our Earlwood 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 Earlwood childcare centre is also eligible for the NSW Government’s Start Strong Preschool Funding Program.
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"Welcome to Earlwood Montessori Academy. I have been working in early childhood education for over 15 years and am deeply passionate about supporting children and creating a safe, nurturing community for every family."
With over 15 years of experience in early childhood education, I am proud to lead the dedicated team at Earlwood Montessori Academy. I am deeply passionate about Montessori education and supporting children to discover their interests, build meaningful friendships, and grow into kind, curious, and confident learners.
Our Earlwood childcare centre has been part of this community for many years, and I am privileged to work alongside a team of educators who are genuinely dedicated to the children in their care. Together, we create a nurturing environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive.
Why Families Choose our Earlwood Childcare Centre
Families choose Earlwood Montessori Academy for its dedicated educators, exceptional modern facilities, strong Montessori learning program, and nurturing environment where children develop independence and thrive.
- Caring, professional educators who form meaningful connections
- A purpose-built, very clean centre with natural light and outdoor play spaces
- A strong Montessori program with excellent school readiness
- A welcoming community atmosphere
- Consistent daily updates and open communication
- A safe, secure, and supportive environment for children to grow and learn
Everything Your Child Needs
At our Earlwood childcare centre, we provide everything your child needs for a full day of learning, care, and comfort. From nutritious meals to engaging incursions that enrich your child’s experience, every detail is thoughtfully included. As an allergy-aware and sun-safe service, your child’s health and wellbeing are always prioritised.
We provide a holistic education program that blends Montessori with the Early Years Learning Framework, supporting each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack are prepared fresh daily onsite. We can cater to most allergies and dietary requirements.
Daily reports, photos, weekly curriculum organiser, newsletters, and developmental milestone reports are sent via our family communication app.
Our team of highly qualified and passionate educators provide consistency for children and families, supported by ongoing training and professional development.
Munch and Move, Music and Movement, art, science, sustainability, cooking, project-based learning, public speaking, incursions and excursions are embedded in our programs.
We are a leading Child Safe Organisation. Child safety is embedded in our environments, our people, and our daily practice.
Book a Tour at our Earlwood Childcare Centre
A tour is the best way to experience our Earlwood 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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With the Child Care Subsidy, most families enjoy significantly reduced out-of-pocket costs, making high-quality early learning more accessible than ever. With the 3-Day Guarantee all CCS eligible families are guaranteed at least 72 hours of subsidised care.
The Montessori Difference
Our Earlwood 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 Earlwood Childcare and Early Learning Centre
Our daily routine at our Earlwood day care centre is a balanced blend of learning and play, supporting children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
Montessori Work Cycle
Meal Times
Outdoor Play
Group Time
Rest and Quiet Activities
Afternoon Routine
Evening Routine
How to Get Here
32 Fricourt Ave, Earlwood NSW 2206, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Underground parent parking available on-site
Bus: Routes 412, 423 and 473 along Homer Street (approx. 400m walk to Earlwood Shops, Homer St stops)
Train: Bardwell Park Station (approx. 2.0km) and Campsie Station (approx. 3.0km)
Phone: 1300 000 162
Calculate Your Out-of-Pocket Childcare Fees at Earlwood
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can significantly reduce the cost of quality childcare at our Earlwood 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 Earlwood.
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 Earlwood. 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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Estimate your out-of-pocket cost at Earlwood after the Child Care Subsidy.
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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 Earlwood? +
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 Montessori Academy Earlwood 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 Earlwood, 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 Earlwood.
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 Earlwood 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 Earlwood? +
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 Canterbury and Inner West families who trust us as their early education partner.