Greystanes Childcare Centre
Premium Greystanes childcare and preschool for children aged six weeks to six years, with nutritious meals and snacks included and NSW Start Strong funding available for eligible preschool-aged children.
Conveniently located at 40–42 Ettalong Road, Greystanes Montessori Academy combines a purpose-built early learning environment with four spacious Montessori classrooms and two secure outdoor playgrounds. Featuring climbing equipment, sandpits, dress-up areas and imaginative play zones, the centre provides children with engaging spaces to move, explore, create and build confidence. As part of our Sydney and NSW childcare network, the centre is easily accessible for families across Greystanes, Pemulwuy, Merrylands West, Prospect, Smithfield, Guildford West, Wentworthville, Pendle Hill and surrounding Western Sydney communities.
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.
- Fully Catered
- Montessori Educators
- CCS Approved
- Ages 0 to 6 years
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Hello, I’m Pearl and welcome to Greystanes Montessori Academy. I am dedicated to creating a warm, supportive community where children, families, and educators feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
As Centre Manager, I am proud to lead the team at Greystanes Montessori Academy and support the delivery of high-quality Montessori education and care. Having grown within Montessori Academy and the early childhood education and care sector, I understand the importance of building strong relationships with families and providing children with a safe, nurturing environment where they can develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
I believe every child is capable, unique, and full of potential. Through a carefully prepared Montessori environment, meaningful learning experiences, and respectful guidance, we encourage children to learn at their own pace while developing essential life skills, resilience, and curiosity about the world around them.
Strong partnerships with families are at the heart of everything we do. By working together and maintaining open communication, we create a supportive community that helps every child feel secure, valued, and ready to reach their full potential both within the classroom and beyond.
- Experienced Early Childhood Leader
- Montessori Trained
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Child Protection
- Community Focused Leadership
Inside our Greystanes childcare and preschool
View Our Greystanes Childcare Centre Facilities
Greystanes Montessori Academy is conveniently located at 40–42 Ettalong Road, close to local schools, parks and surrounding residential communities. Families love our experienced team, authentic Montessori classrooms and two secure outdoor playgrounds featuring climbing equipment, sandpits, dress-up areas and imaginative play zones. Designed to support active learning, creativity and discovery, the purpose-built centre gives children engaging indoor and outdoor spaces to explore, move and develop with confidence.
Rated 5 Stars By Our Greystanes Families
Greystanes early childhood education programs
Greystanes Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
Each Montessori education program at our Greystanes 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 Greystanes, 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
Greystanes 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, nappies, sunscreen, and Montessori materials, so you’ll never receive a surprise invoice for extras.
Fees
Daily fees at Greystanes. CCS can reduce your out-of-pocket cost by up to 85.5%.
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Why Families Choose Greystanes Montessori Academy
Families choose Greystanes 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 Greystanes childcare centre
What Your Child's Day Looks Like at Our Greystanes Childcare Centre
Every day at our Greystanes 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 Greystanes Childcare Centre is Our First Priority
Greystanes Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Greystanes childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
Find Our Greystanes Childcare Centre
Conveniently located at 40–42 Ettalong Road, Greystanes Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool proudly supports families across Greystanes, Pemulwuy, Merrylands West, Prospect, Smithfield, Guildford West, Wentworthville, Pendle Hill and surrounding Western Sydney communities. Located within the Cumberland City Council area, our centre offers premium Montessori early education with convenient access for busy local families.
40-42 Ettalong Rd, Greystanes NSW 2145, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Bus routes 809 and 810 operate along Old Prospect Road near the centre, providing connections to Pemulwuy, South Wentworthville, Merrylands and Parramatta.
Train: Pendle Hill Station is a nearby train option, serviced by the T1 Western Line and T5 Cumberland Line, offering connections to Parramatta, Blacktown, Richmond, Leppington and Sydney CBD.
Phone: 1300 000 162
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to feel confident before getting started.
What is included in the daily fee at Greystanes 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, 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 Greystanes 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 Greystanes 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 Greystanes and surrounding Cumberland 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 Greystanes 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 Greystanes? +
When comparing childcare centres in Greystanes, 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 Greystanes Montessori Academy, families value our authentic Montessori classrooms, experienced team, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces featuring climbing equipment, sandpits, dress-up areas, and imaginative play zones that encourage children to move, explore, discover, and build confidence.
Looking for exceptional childcare near Greystanes, Pemulwuy, Merrylands West, Prospect, Smithfield, Guildford West, Wentworthville, Pendle Hill, and the wider Western Sydney region?
Find the perfect Montessori childcare centre near you and give your child the best start.
Join a thriving community of families across Greystanes and the wider Cumberland 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.