Welcome to Montessori Academy's Leppington Childcare Centre | Enrolling Now for 2026
Our Leppington childcare centre is located in the heart of the growing Emerald Hills community, just moments from Emerald Hills Shopping Village and local schools. As a leading childcare and early learning centre in Leppington, it is one of Camden and South West Sydney’s most impressive learning environments for young children.
Purpose-built and exceptionally spacious, our Leppington childcare centre has been thoughtfully designed to support children’s learning, wellbeing, independence and sense of belonging. It offers families a truly unique Montessori childcare and preschool experience in Leppington and surrounding suburbs.
For children aged six weeks to six years, we provide personalised Montessori childcare and preschool programs tailored to each stage of development. 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.
Across seven well-resourced Montessori classrooms and four exceptional outdoor play spaces, children have the freedom to explore and develop real-life skills through meaningful experiences. Our environments, materials and guidance prepare children for an exceptional future.
- Established in 2026
- 7 Montessori Classrooms
- 4 Outdoor Playgrounds
Daily Fees and Inclusions at Leppington Before CCS
Fees at our Leppington 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
View Our Leppington Childcare Centre
Our Leppington childcare centre proudly provides premium childcare to families in Leppington, Emerald Hills, Gledswood Hills, Austral, Catherine Field, and surrounding South West Sydney suburbs. As a brand-new centre, we bring Montessori Academy’s 25+ years of trusted early education experience to the South West Sydney community. Our children and families love our vibrant outdoor spaces, including climbing forts, bike tracks, pebble creeks and water activities, lush gardens and a soccer field.
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 Leppington childcare centre.
Leppington Infant Program
At our Leppington 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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Leppington 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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Leppington Preschool Program
Our Leppington 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 Leppington childcare centre is also eligible for the NSW Government’s Start Strong Preschool Funding Program.
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“Hello, I’m Hayley, and welcome to Leppington Montessori Academy. I believe children are naturally capable, independent learners who thrive in a supportive and thoughtfully prepared environment. I’m passionate about building a welcoming community and feel privileged to guide children as they grow in confidence, curiosity and capability.
I feel incredibly connected to this community. The families who walk through our doors are looking for a place where their child feels safe, supported and confident, and where their early learning experience sets them up for a strong start to school.
At Leppington Montessori Academy, we’ve created a centre that reflects that, a place that feels welcoming, consistent and genuinely supportive from the moment you arrive.
I lead a team of educators who truly care about the children in our care. We understand how important it is for families to feel confident each day, knowing their child is not only cared for, but learning, growing and developing the skills they need for their next stage.
Through the Montessori approach, children develop independence, focus and problem-solving skills in a calm, carefully prepared environment. Our program builds strong foundations in early literacy and numeracy, alongside social, physical, and emotional skills, supporting children to grow in confidence and capability.
I feel proud to be part of each child’s journey, and to lead a centre that is so deeply connected to its families and community.
Why Families Choose our Leppington Childcare Centre
Families choose our Leppington childcare centre for its warm educators, clean and spacious learning environments, strong communication, and diverse community where children feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.
- Caring and approachable educators who build genuine relationships
- Children who are happy, engaged, and excited to learn
- Real, visible learning progress you can see and feel
- Strong focus on school readiness and social development
- Calm, structured classrooms that support long-term learning
- Strong emotional support and proactive communication
Everything Your Child Needs
At our Leppington childcare centre, we include everything your child needs for a full day of learning and care, from nutritious meals to engaging incursions. We take care of the essentials so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free drop-off each day.
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 Leppington Childcare Centre
A tour is the best way to experience our Leppington 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 Leppington 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 Leppington Childcare Centre
Our daily routine at our Leppington childcare and early learning 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
1-5 Citrine St, Leppington NSW 2179, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Secure basement parking
Bus: Routes 841 and 858 along Emerald Hills Boulevard (approx. 300m from centre)
Train: Leppington Station (T2 South West Rail Link) — approx. 0.9km from the centre
Phone: 1300 000 162
Calculate Your Out-of-Pocket Childcare Fees at Leppington
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can significantly reduce the cost of quality early education at our Leppington childcare 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 Leppington.
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 Leppington/Emerald Hills. CCS can reduce your out-of-pocket cost by up to 85.5%.
Daily fees shown. Fees are subject to change.
CCS Childcare Subsidy Calculator Estimator
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost at Leppington/Emerald Hills after the Child Care Subsidy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to feel confident before getting started at our Leppington childcare centre.
What is included in the daily fee at Montessori Academy Leppington? +
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 Leppington 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 Leppington, 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 Leppington.
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 Leppington 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 Leppington? +
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 Leppington and Camden families who trust us as their early education partner.