Belfield Childcare & Preschool
Belfield Centre
Belfield Childcare Centre






Premium Montessori childcare and preschool in Belfield for children aged six weeks to six years.
Located near Rudd Park and the Cooks River, Belfield Montessori Academy is set within a beautifully modernised building that honours its original RSL architecture. The centre features five thoughtfully prepared Montessori classrooms and three outdoor playgrounds designed to support purposeful learning, exploration and development.
Guided by bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and experienced Montessori educators, children engage with hands-on Montessori materials that build independence, concentration, confidence and practical capability.
As part of our wider Sydney and NSW childcare network, the centre supports families across Belfield and the surrounding Canterbury-Bankstown community.
get four weeks free at Belfield
Give Your Child the Montessori Advantage With 4 Weeks Free
Montessori Academy is giving new families across select locations 4 weeks of free childcare across your first 8 weeks. Pay one week, get the next week free, for 8 weeks.
Inside our Belfield childcare and preschool
A Closer Look at Our Prepared Environment
Explore our classrooms and outdoor spaces below, all purposefully built and prepared for hands-on learning, exploration, independence and confidence at every stage.















- Fully Catered
- Montessori Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
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Every child deserves a safe, inclusive environment where they feel respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Reena brings more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education and care, including eight years within Montessori education. As a Montessori-trained Early Childhood Teacher accredited by NESA, she is passionate about creating thoughtfully prepared learning environments where children develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Guided by a child-led approach, Reena believes every child is unique and strives to nurture their individual strengths, interests, and potential through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
Her approach centres on building strong partnerships with children, families, and educators to create a welcoming and connected community. Leading the team at Belfield Montessori Academy, Reena is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous learning, ensuring every child receives the highest quality early education and care while developing the skills and confidence they need for school and life.
- 20+ Years Early Childhood Experience
- Montessori-Trained Early Childhood Teacher
- NESA Accredited Teacher
- Fluent in English, Nepali & Hindi
- Community-Focused Leadership
- Child-Led Learning & Holistic Development
About Our Belfield Early Learning Centre
Experience Montessori learning in action at our Belfield childcare centre, where activities encourage independence, focus and school readiness.
Rated 5 Stars By Our Belfield Families
Belfield Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
Each Montessori education program at our Belfield centre is designed for a specific stage of development, blending our authentic Montessori curriculum with the Early Years Learning Framework. In carefully prepared environments, children build the confidence, independence and skills they need 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. Children work independently with manipulative materials across five curriculum areas, developing the focus, problem-solving, and a natural passion for learning that sets them apart when they transition to primary school.
KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES
Belfield 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 Belfield. 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 Belfield Montessori Academy
Families choose Belfield Montessori Academy for its warm community atmosphere, thoughtfully prepared learning spaces, and educators who genuinely support each child’s confidence, independence, and individual development.
- Caring, Engaged Educators
- Confident, Happy Children
- Calm, Purposeful Classrooms
- Visible Learning Progress
- Strong Family Communication
- Holistic School Readiness
Your Child's Safety Comes First
Belfield Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Belmore childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
A Day at our belfield Montessori Academy
A Typical Day, From Arrival to Pick-Up
Here is what what your child’s day will look like at our Belfield long daycare centre and preschool.
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.
Find Our Belfield Childcare Centre
Conveniently located near Rudd Park and the Cooks River, Belfield Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool proudly welcomes families from Belfield, Belmore, Campsie, Strathfield South, Enfield, Croydon Park, Greenacre, Lakemba, and the wider Canterbury-Bankstown area.
2 Persic St, Belfield NSW 2191, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Bus routes 415, 450, and 942 operate along Punchbowl Road, providing connections to Campsie, Strathfield, Burwood, Hurstville, and surrounding suburbs.
Train: Punchbowl Station is approximately 2.0 kilometres away, while Campsie Station is approximately 2.2 kilometres away, providing rail connections across Sydney.
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 Montessori Academy Belfield? +
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 Belfield 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 Belfield, 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 Belfield.
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 Belfield 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 Belfield? +
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 Belfiled and Canterbury-Bankstown families 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.