Old Guildford Childcare Centre
Premium Old Guildford Childcare – Now Open for children aged six weeks to six years, with nutritious catered meals included every day.
Now welcoming families, Old Guildford Montessori Academy is located on Broughton Street, just moments from Woodville Road and Guildford Road. Our brand-new childcare and preschool provides a calm, purpose-built Montessori learning environment for families seeking high-quality childcare, preschool, and early education in Old Guildford. As part of Montessori Academy’s trusted network of childcare centres across Sydney and NSW, we proudly support families from Old Guildford, Guildford, Merrylands, Yennora, Fairfield, and surrounding suburbs.
Designed for children aged six weeks to six years, our authentic Montessori program nurtures independence, confidence, curiosity, and school readiness through hands-on learning experiences tailored to every stage of development. Book a tour today and discover why local families are choosing Old Guildford Montessori Academy.
- Fully Catered
- Montessori Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
Explore the Montessori Academy Difference
Now open, experience Montessori learning in action at Old Guildford Montessori Academy, where hands-on activities foster independence, concentration, confidence and school readiness.
Book a Tour
Tour Our Old Guildford Childcare Centre
The best way to know if our Old Guildford 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.
Every child deserves a warm, inclusive environment where they feel valued, supported, and inspired to discover their full potential.
Laila brings more than 14 years of experience in early childhood education and care and holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, along with a qualification in Montessori Education. Passionate about nurturing children’s natural curiosity, she is dedicated to creating engaging learning environments where children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning through meaningful hands-on experiences.
Her approach centres on building strong relationships with children, families, and educators to create a welcoming and connected community. Leading the team at Guildford Montessori Academy, Laila is committed to mentoring educators, fostering a culture of excellence, and delivering high-quality Montessori education where every child feels safe, respected, and empowered to thrive at their own pace while developing strong foundations for school and life.
- 14+ Years Early Childhood Experience
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
- Montessori Education Qualified
- Educational Leadership & Team Mentoring
- Community Focused Leadership
- Strong Family Partnerships
Old Guildford education programs
Old Guildford Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
Each Montessori education program at our Old Guildford 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.
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 Old Guildford, 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
Inside our Old Guildford childcare and preschool
Discover Our Old Guildford Childcare Centre
Old Guildford Montessori Academy is conveniently located on Broughton Street, moments from Old Guildford Public School, Guildford Road, Woodville Road, and local parks. Families choose our purpose-built childcare and preschool for its authentic Montessori classrooms, experienced educators, and engaging outdoor learning environments designed to foster independence, confidence, creativity, and exploration. With spacious play areas, premium Montessori materials, and nutritious meals provided daily, children enjoy a safe, inspiring environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
Old Guildford 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 Old Guildford. 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 Old Guildford Montessori Academy
Families choose Old Guildford 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
A Day at our Old Guildford childcare centre
What Your Child's Day Looks Like at Our Old Guildford Childcare Centre
Every day at our Old Guildford 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 at Our Old Guildford Childcare Centre is Our First Priority
Old Guildford Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Old Guildford childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
Find Our Old Guildford Childcare Centre
Conveniently located in the heart of Old Guildford, Old Guildford Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool proudly welcomes families from Old Guildford, Guildford, Merrylands, Yennora, Fairfield, Smithfield, Granville, Woodpark, and the wider Cumberland and Fairfield communities.
37 Broughton St, Old Guildford NSW 2161, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Conveniently located near Woodville Road and Guildford Road, Old Guildford Montessori Academy is well serviced by local bus routes connecting Guildford, Merrylands, Fairfield, Chester Hill, Parramatta, and surrounding suburbs.
Train: Guildford Station (T2 Leppington & Inner West Line and T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line, approximately 20 minutes by bus or a short drive) provides convenient public transport access for families travelling across Western Sydney.
Phone: 1300 000 162
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to feel confident before getting started.
What is included in the daily fee at Old Guildford 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 Old Guildford 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 Old Guildford 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 Old Guildford.
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 Old Guildford 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 Old Guildford? +
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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