Premium Montessori childcare in Gregory Hills for children aged six weeks to six years, with nutritious catered meals included every day.
Located on Lasso Road, close to Gregory Hills Town Centre, Gregory Hills Montessori Academy provides premium childcare and early learning for families across Gregory Hills and the wider Macarthur region. Part of our Sydney and NSW childcare network, our carefully prepared classrooms and outdoor learning spaces support hands-on Montessori learning that builds independence, concentration, confidence and genuine school readiness.
- Fully Catered
- Montessori Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
Inside our Gregory Hills early learning campus
A Glimpse Inside Our Centre
Gregory Hills Montessori Academy offers authentic Montessori classrooms, a warm and experienced team, and secure outdoor play spaces where children can explore, create, and build confidence through hands-on learning.
Experience the Montessori Difference with 5 Days Free
Montessori Academy is giving new families across select locations 5 days of free childcare across your first 2 weeks. Simply enrol for a minimum of three days per week at a participating centre. Terms and conditions apply.
Centre Highlights
From secure, purpose-built classrooms to fresh daily meals, here's what you can expect at Gregory Hills Montessori Academy.
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The best way to know if our Gregory Hills 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
Hello, I’m Jess and welcome to Gregory Hills Montessori Academy. I believe children are naturally capable, curious and full of potential, and I am passionate about creating a warm and supportive environment where every child feels empowered to grow in confidence and independence.
As an Early Childhood Teacher, I completed my Bachelor of Education (The Early Years 0–5) at the University of Wollongong in 2015 and have since worked across a range of early learning environments before discovering Montessori education. Montessori has deeply influenced not only my teaching practice, but also the way I support children, families and raise my own children.
I believe children are naturally capable, competent and full of potential. I am passionate about creating environments where children feel empowered to make choices, develop independence and grow in confidence through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.
As a Centre Leader, one of the most rewarding parts of my role is mentoring and supporting educators to provide compassionate, high-quality early education that lays strong foundations for school and life.
- Experienced Early Childhood Leader
- Montessori Trained
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Child Protection
- Community Focused Leadership
Gregory Hills Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
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 Gregory Hills, 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
What Gregory Hills Families Are Saying
Gregory Hills 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 Gregory Hills. CCS can reduce your out-of-pocket cost by up to 85.5%.
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Why Families Choose Gregory Hills Montessori Academy
Families choose Gregory Hills Montessori Academy because they can feel the difference. Warm, genuinely engaged educators, calm and structured learning environments, and children who are deeply engaged and thriving.
- Engaged Educators
- Happy Children
- Calm Structured Classrooms
- Visible Learning Progress
- Strong Communication
- Holistic School Readiness
What Your Child's Day Looks Like at Our Gregory Hills Childcare Centre
Every day at our Gregory Hills 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.
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.
Child Safety Always Comes First At Gregory Hills Montessori Academy
Gregory Hills Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Gregory Hills childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
Find Our Gregory Hills Childcare Centre and Preschool
87 Lasso Rd, Gregory Hills NSW 2557, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Bus routes 840 and 841 operate along Gregory Hills Drive near the centre. Route 840 provides connections to Campbelltown, Leppington and Oran Park, while route 841 connects Gregory Hills with Leppington Station and Narellan Town Centre.
Train: Leppington Station is the nearest major train station and is serviced by the T2 Leppington & Inner West Line and T5 Cumberland Line, providing connections to Liverpool, Parramatta, the Sydney CBD and surrounding south-west Sydney suburbs.
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 Gregory Hills 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 Gregory Hills 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 Gregory Hills 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 communities like Gregory Hills and across the Macarthur region.
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 Gregory Hills 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 Gregory Hills? +
When comparing childcare centres in Gregory Hills, 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.
At Gregory Hills Montessori Academy, families value our authentic Montessori classrooms, experienced team, and thoughtfully prepared indoor and outdoor learning environments that give children meaningful opportunities to move, explore, discover, and build confidence.
Join a thriving community of families across Gregory Hills and the wider Camden area 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.