Childcare & Early Learning
Penrith Centre
Penrith Childcare Centre
Premium Penrith Montessori childcare and preschool for children aged six weeks to six years, with NSW Start Strong funding available for eligible preschool-aged children.
Conveniently located at 15 Evan Street, Penrith Montessori Academy offers a warm, homely, single-storey learning environment with four thoughtfully prepared Montessori classrooms and two secure outdoor playgrounds. Featuring a mud kitchen, climbing equipment and water play, the outdoor areas provide children with engaging spaces for active exploration, creativity and discovery. As part of our Penrith childcare and preschool network, the centre is easily accessible for families across Penrith, South Penrith, Kingswood, Jamisontown, Cambridge Park, Werrington, Emu Plains, Glenmore Park and the wider Penrith City area.
For children aged six weeks to six years, our calm, future-focused Montessori program builds strong academic foundations, independence, confidence and genuine school readiness through hands-on learning tailored to every stage of development.





Start with Five days free at Penrith
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.
- Fully Catered
- Montessori Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
Take a Look Inside Our Penrith Childcare Centre
Experience Montessori learning in action at our Penrith childcare centre, where activities encourage independence, focus and school readiness.
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Tour Our Penrith Childcare Centre
The best way to know if our Penrith 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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Hello, I’m Samantha, the Centre Manager at Penrith Montessori Academy. I’m passionate about creating an environment that fosters curiosity and independence, supporting each child to develop at their own pace. Here, children are empowered to make choices, build real-life skills and develop confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Penrith Montessori Academy is a close-knit, welcoming community where families feel a genuine sense of connection and belonging. We believe strong relationships with families and our wider community are at the heart of meaningful early learning, creating a space where every child feels known, valued, and supported to thrive.
I started here as an educator and have grown through roles from Educator, to Room Leader, to Second in Charge, to where I am today. That journey has shaped how I lead, and how I support our children, families, and long-standing team each day. It has given me a deep understanding of our community and a genuine commitment to maintaining the exceeding standards we are known for.
As Team Leader, I am passionate about mentoring and supporting educators to deliver consistent, reflective and meaningful practice, while building strong, collaborative partnerships with families. This collective approach has led our team to achieve an Exceeding National Quality Standard rating, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards in child safety, wellbeing and education, and ensuring every child feels secure, confident and inspired.
- Experienced Early Childhood Leader
- Montessori Trained
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Child Protection
- Community Focused Leadership
Inside our Penrith childcare and preschool
View Our Penrith Childcare Centre Facilities
Penrith Montessori Academy is conveniently located at 15 Evan Street, close to Penrith CBD, Penrith Station, local schools and surrounding residential communities. Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, the centre is known for its experienced team, authentic Montessori classrooms and two secure outdoor playgrounds featuring a mud kitchen, climbing equipment, water play, sandpits, gardens and dramatic-play areas. Designed to support active exploration, creativity and discovery, the homely, single-storey centre provides children with welcoming indoor and outdoor environments where they can learn, move and thrive.






Rated 5 Stars By Our Penrith Families
Penrith early childhood education programs
Penrith Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
Each Montessori education program at our Penrith 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 Penrith, children work independently with manipulative materials across five curriculum areas, developing focus, problem-solving skills and a natural passion for learning that sets them apart when they transition to primary school.
KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES
Penrith 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).
Fees
Daily fees at Penrith. CCS can reduce your out-of-pocket cost by up to 85.5%.
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Why Families Choose Penrith Montessori Academy
Families choose Penrith 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 Penrith childcare centre
What Your Child's Day Looks Like at Our Penrith Childcare Centre
Every day at our Penrith 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 Penrith Childcare Centre is Our First Priority
Penrith Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Penrith childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
Find Our Penrith Childcare Centre
Conveniently located at 15 Evan Street, Penrith Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool proudly supports families across Penrith, South Penrith, Kingswood, Jamisontown, Cambridge Park, Werrington, Emu Plains, Glenmore Park and the wider Penrith community. Located within the Penrith City Council area, our centre offers premium Montessori early education with convenient access for busy local families.
15 Evan St, Penrith NSW 2750, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Bus routes 770, 791 and 794 stop directly outside the centre on Evan Street, providing connections to Penrith Station, St Marys, Jamisontown, South Penrith, Glenmore Park and surrounding Western Sydney suburbs.
Train: Penrith Station is approximately 350 metres, or a five-minute walk, from the centre and is serviced by the T1 North Shore & Western Line and the Blue Mountains Line, offering connections to Parramatta, Blacktown, Strathfield, Central, Emu Plains and the Blue Mountains.
Phone: 1300 000 162
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to feel confident before getting started.
What is included in the daily fee at Penrith Montessori Academy? +
Our daily fee supports your child's Montessori education program and daily care at the centre. As meals and nappies are not included, please speak with our Family Care Team about what your child will need to bring each 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 Penrith 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 Penrith 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 Penrith and surrounding Western Sydney communities.
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 Penrith 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 Penrith? +
When comparing childcare centres in Penrith, 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 Penrith Montessori Academy, families value our experienced team, authentic Montessori classrooms, Exceeding National Quality Standard rating, and two secure outdoor playgrounds featuring a mud kitchen, climbing equipment, water play, sandpits, gardens, and dramatic-play areas.
Looking for exceptional childcare near Penrith, South Penrith, Kingswood, Jamisontown, Cambridge Park, Werrington, Emu Plains, Glenmore Park, St Marys and the wider Penrith region?
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Join a thriving community of families across Penrith and the wider Penrith City 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.