Welcome to Montessori Academy for Edge Families
At Montessori Academy, we deliver high-quality early learning and preschool programs that nurture confident, capable and independent learners, laying the foundations for extraordinary futures.
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The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn.
Our Story
Founded by Parents, For Parents Who Want More Than Childcare
"We started Montessori Academy to give our children the best start in life. Now, our grandchildren attend our services."
More than twenty-five years ago, parents Charles and Colette Assaf stood at an observation window in Croydon and watched children learning in a way they had never seen before. Calm, focused, and thriving.
What began as a decision for their own five children became a mission to give every Australian family access to the benefits of Montessori education. Today, that mission continues to guide everything we do.
Why Families Choose Montessori Academy
Families choose 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.
Genuinely Engaged Educators
Visible Learning Progress
Happy Children Who Enjoy Learning
Strong Support & Communication
Calm Structured Classrooms
Holistic School Readiness
Education Programs that Nurture Children as Capable Learners
Backed by over 100 years of research, observation and proven educational practice, Montessori nurtures children’s natural curiosity, independence and love of learning from the very beginning.
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
A Proven Advantage
for School and Life
Montessori education is a globally proven methodology, shaped by more than a century of understanding how children naturally learn, and loved by families across every continent.
Independent & Capable
Children build confidence, independence and capability through purposeful experiences and meaningful contribution.
Focused & Motivated
Montessori strengthens concentration, problem-solving and intrinsic motivation by giving children meaningful work at the right level of challenge.
Confident, Resilient & Kind
Children develop the social and emotional skills to communicate, collaborate, manage challenges and build positive relationships.
Ready for School & Life
Children build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, independence and executive function, preparing them to transition to school with confidenc
Child Safety Always Comes First
Child safety is our highest priority, embedded in every policy, practice and decision. Our seven-pillar safety system brings together rigorous protection, oversight, training and continuous improvement to keep every child safe, known, valued and protected.
Prevention through Rigorous Recruitment & Screening
Capability through Training
Layered Protection Through Integrated Safety Systems
Active Supervision as the Most Important Practice
A Culture of Speaking-up & Transparency
Empowering Children’s Voices & Safe4Kids Program
Strong Governance and Accountability
The best interests of every child, at the centre of every decision.
What our families say
Trusted by Over 100,000 Australian Families
Join a thriving community of 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.