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Childcare & Kindergarten

Elsternwick Centre

Weekdays 7:30am to 6pm

21 Sandham Street Elsternwick VIC 3185

Childcare Montessori Preschool Classroom with open shelving, desks and chairs, and Montessori materials.
Childcare Montessori Preschool Classroom with open shelving, desks and chairs, and Montessori materials.
Childcare outdoor playground with sandpit, bike track, tricycles, and shade sails
Childcare outdoor playground with sandpit, bike track, tricycles, and shade sails
Childcare Montessori Preschool Classroom with open shelving, desks and chairs, and Montessori materials.
Childcare Montessori Preschool Classroom with open shelving, desks and chairs, and Montessori materials.
Childcare outdoor playground with cubby house, bikes, and shade sails
Childcare outdoor playground with cubby house, bikes, and shade sails
Childcare Montessori Preschool Classroom with open shelving, desks and chairs, and Montessori materials.
Childcare Montessori Preschool Classroom with open shelving, desks and chairs, and Montessori materials.
Childcare outdoor playground with sandpit, cubby house, bike track and tricycles
Childcare outdoor playground with sandpit, cubby house, bike track and tricycles
Childcare infant classroom with Montessori materials
Childcare infant classroom with Montessori materials
Childcare outdoor playground with sandpit, cubby house, and shade sails
Childcare outdoor playground with sandpit, cubby house, and shade sails
Childcare Infant Classroom with Montessori materials on shelves
Childcare Infant Classroom with Montessori materials on shelves
Childcare Montessori Preschool Classroom with open shelving, desks and chairs, and Montessori materials.
Childcare Montessori Preschool Classroom with open shelving, desks and chairs, and Montessori materials.
Childcare outdoor playground with sandpit, bike track, tricycles, and shade sails
Childcare outdoor playground with sandpit, bike track, tricycles, and shade sails
Childcare Montessori Preschool Classroom with open shelving, desks and chairs, and Montessori materials.
Childcare Montessori Preschool Classroom with open shelving, desks and chairs, and Montessori materials.
Childcare outdoor playground with cubby house, bikes, and shade sails
Childcare outdoor playground with cubby house, bikes, and shade sails

Elsternwick Childcare & Early Learning Centre

Our Elsternwick childcare centre is nestled in peaceful suburban surrounds at 21 Sandham St, Elsternwick VIC 3185. The Montessori preschool and early learning centre for ages six weeks to six years offers nutritious catered meals, is sun-safe, allergy aware, and has safe drop-off and pick-up parking.

Featuring a contemporary open-plan design, our childcare centre in Elsternwick offers spacious Montessori classrooms for infants, toddlers and preschoolers that allows for small class sizes.

Childcare outdoor playground with sandpit, cubby house, bike track and tricycles

About Elsternwick

Each classroom at our Elsternwick kindergarten is filled with unique educational materials that connect with children’s interests and needs at each stage of development to provide them with the optimal environment for learning.

Beyond the classroom, are exceptional outdoor play spaces enriched with a range of gross motor activities to inspire learning through exploration. The team at Elsternwick Montessori Academy are passionate Montessori educators who personalise the curriculum to suit each child.

They observe children’s interests, direct them towards activities suited to their stage of development, and create a positive atmosphere for learning that allows children to discover learning outcomes in their own time.

Book a tour at Elsternwick Montessori Academy today to meet our team and learn more about the benefits of Montessori education.

Childcare Montessori Preschool Classroom with open shelving, desks and chairs, and Montessori materials.

Campus Features

  • Montessori & EYLF Curriculum
  • Personalised Montessori Education Programs for all ages
  • Trained Montessori Educators
  • Full set of Montessori educational materials
  • Munch and Move Program
  • Morning and afternoon tea are provided
  • Extra Curricular Activities
  • Designated drop-off and pick-up parking
  • Sun safe and allergy aware

What Our Families Say

Our Programs

Montessori Academy is Australia’s leading Montessori Childcare and Early Learning Group. We deliver a Montessori Education Programs for ages 0-6 that nurtures confident, courageous, and independent learners. Join our Montessori learning community today.

Starting Childcare

Daily Routines

4-6

School Readiness

Our School Readiness and Kinder Preparation Program combines school-styled workbooks with practical school readiness skills to develop a positive and confident attitude towards school.

3-6

Preschool Program

The Montessori Preschool Program is a structured academics and wellbeing program that prepares children for their transition to school.

2-3

Toddler Program

The Montessori Toddler Program is active, self-paced, and involves learning using all five senses. Children are introduced to the five areas of the Montessori Curriculum.

Starting Childcare

Daily Routines

4-6

School Readiness

Our School Readiness and Kinder Preparation Program combines school-styled workbooks with practical school readiness skills to develop a positive and confident attitude towards school.

3-6

Preschool Program

The Montessori Preschool Program is a structured academics and wellbeing program that prepares children for their transition to school.

2-3

Toddler Program

The Montessori Toddler Program is active, self-paced, and involves learning using all five senses. Children are introduced to the five areas of the Montessori Curriculum.

Child completing the moveable alphabet to spell

Montessori Curriculum

Montessori is a method of education that is personalised to each child’s learning style, stage of development, and interests. Children develop complete academic and wellbeing foundations through hands-on experience, real-world application, and problem-solving using the Montessori Method of education.

Discover how the curriculum incorporates the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to nurture children’s academic and well-being foundations.

More Information

Christmas Craft Ideas: Holiday crafts for preschoolers boost fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory exploration, all while fostering self-expression in a Montessori-inspired approach.

The Golden Beads materials are an essential tool in Montessori education, helping children understand the decimal system, place value, and basic mathematical operations.

At Montessori Academy, we celebrated the excellence, dedication, and innovation of Montessori Academy’s educators and team members at the 2024 Gala Awards held across Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Montessori Easy Christmas Recipe Ideas: Discover simple, hands-on recipes like No-Bake Cookie Balls, Decorated Gingerbread People, and Mini Christmas Tree Cupcakes, each designed to be safe and enjoyable for young children.

Christmas Craft Ideas: Holiday crafts for preschoolers boost fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory exploration, all while fostering self-expression in a Montessori-inspired approach.

Christmas Craft Ideas: Holiday crafts for preschoolers boost fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory exploration, all while fostering self-expression in a Montessori-inspired approach.

The Golden Beads materials are an essential tool in Montessori education, helping children understand the decimal system, place value, and basic mathematical operations.

At Montessori Academy, we celebrated the excellence, dedication, and innovation of Montessori Academy’s educators and team members at the 2024 Gala Awards held across Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Montessori Easy Christmas Recipe Ideas: Discover simple, hands-on recipes like No-Bake Cookie Balls, Decorated Gingerbread People, and Mini Christmas Tree Cupcakes, each designed to be safe and enjoyable for young children.

Christmas Craft Ideas: Holiday crafts for preschoolers boost fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory exploration, all while fostering self-expression in a Montessori-inspired approach.

Nearby Locations

Montessori Academy is Australia’s leading Montessori Childcare and Early Learning Group. We deliver a Montessori Education Programs for ages 0-6 that nurtures confident, courageous, and independent learners. Join our Montessori learning community today.

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Coming Soon

A new Montessori childcare and preschool is coming to 188-190 Junction Road, Winston Hills NSW 2153 in Mid 2025. Offering quality early learning with a focus on the Montessori method, this centre provides children with hands-on, engaging learning experiences. Enquire now to join the waiting list.

Childcare NSW

Coming Soon

Take flight with your child's early learning at Panania Montessori Academy childcare. Join the waiting list to receive updates ahead of the 2025 opening.

Childcare NSW

Coming Soon

Montessori Academy's Toongabbie Childcare Centre delivers Montessori Early Learning & Preschool Programs for 0-6. Enquire now to learn how we partner with families to support your child's unique interests and activities suited to their stage of development.

Childcare NSW

Coming Soon

Montessori Academy's Toongabbie Childcare Centre delivers Montessori Early Learning & Preschool Programs for 0-6. Enquire now to learn how we partner with families to support your child's unique interests and activities suited to their stage of development.

Childcare NSW

Montessori Academy's Toongabbie Childcare Centre delivers Montessori Early Learning & Preschool Programs for 0-6. Enquire now to learn how we partner with families to support your child's unique interests and activities suited to their stage of development.

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