North Parramatta Childcare & Preschool
North Parramatta Centre
North Parramatta Childcare Centre
Premium Montessori childcare in North Parramatta for children aged six weeks to six years, with nutritious meals provided and Start Strong fee relief available for eligible preschool-aged children.
As part of our wider Parramatta childcare and preschool network, the centre supports families across North Parramatta, Parramatta, Westmead, Northmead, Oatlands, Harris Park, Granville, and the wider City of Parramatta area.
Across three bright and spacious Montessori classrooms, children are supported to build strong academic foundations, independence, confidence, and genuine school readiness through hands-on learning tailored to every stage of development.





- Fully Catered
- Montessori Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
Take a Look Inside Our North Parramatta Childcare Centre
Explore our North Parramatta childcare centre through a virtual tour of our purpose-built Montessori classrooms, secure outdoor playgrounds, and carefully prepared learning environments.
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Tour Our North Parramatta Childcare Centre
The best way to know if our North Parramatta 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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Every child deserves an environment where they feel safe, seen, and inspired to discover their own capabilities.
Ami is proud to lead the team at North Parramatta Montessori Academy, creating a warm and inclusive centre community where children and families feel genuinely welcomed. Her approach is centred on building trusting relationships, recognising each child as an individual, and ensuring they feel understood, respected, and supported throughout their early learning journey.
Together with her team, Ami is committed to providing a calm, purposeful, and nurturing Montessori environment where children can develop independence, confidence, curiosity, and important life skills through meaningful hands-on learning experiences.
- Child-Centred Leadership
- Strong Family Partnerships
- Montessori Trained
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Child Protection
- Community Focused Leadership
- Building Community Connections
Inside our North Parramatta childcare and preschool
View Our North Parramatta Childcare Centre Facilities
North Parramatta Montessori Academy is located on Iron Street in peaceful suburban surrounds, close to Parramatta CBD, local schools, parks, and surrounding family neighbourhoods. Families value our four bright Montessori classrooms, two thoughtfully designed outdoor play areas, and calm learning environments that encourage confidence, independence, creativity, and exploration.







Rated 5 Stars By Our North Parramatta Families
North Parramatta education programs
North Parramatta Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
Each Montessori education program at our North Parramatta 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. 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
North Parramatta 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 Parramatta. 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 North Parramatta Montessori Academy
Families choose North Parramatta 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 North Parramatta childcare centre
What Your Child's Day Looks Like at Our North Parramatta Childcare Centre
Every day at our North Parramatta 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 North Parramatta Childcare Centre is Our First Priority
North Parramatta Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our North Parramatta childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
Find Our North Paramatta Childcare Centre
Conveniently located on Iron Street in North Parramatta, North Parramatta Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool proudly welcomes families from North Parramatta, Parramatta, Westmead, Northmead, Oatlands, Harris Park, Granville, and the wider City of Parramatta area.
31 Iron St, North Parramatta NSW 2151, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Local bus services operate throughout North Parramatta, providing connections to Parramatta CBD, Northmead, Oatlands, Westmead, and surrounding suburbs.
Train: Parramatta Station is the closest major train station, providing connections across Western Sydney, the Sydney CBD, and Greater 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 North Parramatta 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 North Parramatta 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 North Parramatta 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 North Parramatta.
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 North Parramatta 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 North Parramatta? +
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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