Barangaroo Montessori Academy
Premium Montessori childcare and preschool in Barangaroo for children aged six weeks to six years, with nutritious meals, nappies, wipes and NSW Start Strong funding available for eligible preschool-aged children.
Located on Sussex Street near the Barangaroo waterfront, Barangaroo Montessori Academy features five spacious Montessori classrooms and secure outdoor play spaces where children can explore, create and learn with purpose. Through authentic Montessori materials and hands-on experiences, children develop independence, concentration, confidence and strong foundations for school.
As part of our wider Sydney and NSW childcare network, the centre supports families across Barangaroo and the Sydney CBD.
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.
Inside our Barangaroo 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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Hello, I’m Lauren and welcome to Barangaroo Montessori Academy. I am passionate about creating a warm, inclusive community where every child and family feels valued, supported, and connected throughout their early learning journey.
As Centre Manager, I bring more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education and care and have been an Early Childhood Teacher since 2005. Originally from Korea, I began my career as a kindergarten teacher before moving to Australia, where I have worked across a variety of early learning settings and developed a strong commitment to community-focused practice, inclusion, and high-quality education.
I believe every child is capable, curious, and full of potential. Through thoughtful guidance, meaningful relationships, and engaging learning experiences, children are empowered to develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. My experience contributing to research focused on diversity and inclusion, along with supporting educator development, has further strengthened my commitment to creating environments where every child can thrive.
Together with our dedicated educators, we create a welcoming Montessori environment where children feel safe, respected, and inspired to learn. We are committed to building strong partnerships with families and providing children with the skills, confidence, and foundation they need to succeed at school and beyond.
- 20+ Years Early Childhood Experience
- Montessori Trained
- First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Child Protection
- Community Focused Leadership
About Our Barangaroo Early Learning Centre
Experience Montessori learning in action at our Barangaroo childcare centre, where activities encourage independence, focus and school readiness.
Rated 5 Stars By Our Barangaroo Families
Barangaroo Early Learning Programs Designed for Your Child's Exact Stage
Each Montessori education program at our Barangaroo 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. For families looking for school readiness programs in Barangaroo, children work independently with manipulative materials across five curriculum areas, developing the focus, problem-solving skills and natural passion for learning that sets them apart when they transition to primary school.
KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES
Barangaroo 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 Barangaroo. 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 Barangaroo Montessori Academy
Families choose Barangaroo 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
Your Child's Safety Comes First
Barangaroo Montessori Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. Every policy, procedure, and physical environment at our Barangaroo childcare centre is designed to ensure children are protected, respected, and empowered.
A Day at Barangaroo Montessori Academy
A Typical Day, From Arrival to Pick-Up
Here is what what your child’s day will look like at our Barangaroo 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 Barangaroo Childcare Centre
Conveniently located at 33–49 Sussex Street, Barangaroo Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool proudly supports families across Barangaroo, Sydney CBD, Millers Point, Dawes Point, Walsh Bay, The Rocks, Pyrmont and surrounding inner-city communities. Located within the City of Sydney local government area, our centre offers premium Montessori early education with convenient access for families living and working across Sydney’s western waterfront and CBD. Barangaroo is officially within the City of Sydney council area.
33/49 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year
Dedicated parent parking available on-site
Bus: Bus routes 311, 324 and 325 operate along Hickson Road near Barangaroo, providing connections to Millers Point, Walsh Bay, Town Hall, Darlinghurst, Potts Point, Vaucluse and Watsons Bay.
Train and Metro: Wynyard Station is a short walk from the centre via Wynyard Walk, providing train connections across the Sydney network. Barangaroo Metro Station is also nearby on the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line, offering direct services to Martin Place, Central, Chatswood, Macquarie Park and north-west Sydney.
Ferry: Barangaroo Wharf is within walking distance and is serviced by ferry routes including the F3 Parramatta River and F4 Pyrmont Bay services, connecting Barangaroo with Circular Quay, Pyrmont, Balmain, Parramatta River destinations and surrounding harbour suburbs.
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 Barangaroo 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 Barangaroo 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 Barangaroo 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 communities like Barangaroo and across the Sydney CBD.
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 Barangaroo 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 Barangaroo? +
When comparing childcare centres in Barangaroo, 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 Barangaroo Montessori Academy, families value our authentic Montessori classrooms, experienced team, and thoughtfully prepared indoor and outdoor learning environments that give children meaningful opportunities to move, explore, discover, and build confidence in the heart of Sydney.
Join a thriving community of Barangaroo and Sydney 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.