Montessori Academy Turramurra Childcare and Preschool
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Montessori Academy Turramurra Childcare & Preschool

Turramurra Centre

Weekdays 7:30am to 6pm

197 Kissing Point Road South Turramurra NSW 2074

Welcome to Turramurra Montessori Academy | Enrolling Now for 2026

Our Turramurra childcare centre on Kissing Point Road is nestled in leafy South Turramurra, offering premium Montessori childcare, preschool, and early learning for children aged 12 months to 6 years in a calm, nature-connected environment.
 
Proudly rated Exceeding under the National Quality Standard (NQS), our personalised Montessori programs are guided by bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and passionate Montessori educators who nurture confidence, independence, concentration, and genuine school readiness through holistic, hands-on learning experiences designed to prepare children for school and life.
 
Across three spacious Montessori classrooms and vibrant outdoor play spaces featuring lush gardens, veggie patches, a fort, bike track and resident chickens, children develop meaningful life skills in a warm, nurturing environment supported by a stable, long-standing team of educators.
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Daily Fees and Inclusions Before CCS

Fees at our Turramurra childcare and early learning centre are all-inclusive, with eligible families able to access the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).  Many families pay just $30–$80 per day after subsidy. For example, a family with a $120,000 household income would pay approximately $20 per day for a toddler. Calculate your Child Care Subsidy here.

Child Safety Always Comes First

At Montessori Academy, child safety is the foundation of everything we do. We foster a proactive culture of vigilance, accountability, and care, where every team member is responsible for protecting children and upholding the highest standards of safety and wellbeing.

Through rigorous recruitment and screening, ongoing child protection training, and advanced systems such as real-time compliance monitoring and CCTV, we ensure children are safe, supervised, and supported at all times.

Real-time educator qualifications and clearance verification via Compliance Passport
Hands-On Quality and Safety Leadership Team
Staffed Cot Room Monitors for Continuous Sleep Checks
All Staff have First Aid, CPR, Child Protection
Quarterly medical emergency response and child protection drills
Embedded Safety Policies & Practices with Continuous Audits
Daily Safety Audits for the Physical Environment
Continuous Monitoring of Working with Children Checks
Annual Child Protection & Safety Training
Active Supervision and Audited Supervision Plans
24/7 CCTV Monitoring
LifeVac Choking Prevention Device On-Site
Safe Sleep Audits Every 6 Months
Montessori Academy's Own Online Safety Courses and Quizzes
Child Safety Always Comes First

Loved By Our Turramurra Families

View Our Turramurra Childcare Centre

Our Turramurra childcare centre is located at 197 Kissing Point Road, South Turramurra, close to Turramurra Public School and the beautiful Ku-ring-gai Bicentennial Park.  Children and families love our peaceful Montessori learning environments, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, lush gardens, veggie patches, and resident chickens that encourage children to connect with nature through hands-on learning and care experiences every day.

Languages we speak at this campus
English English

Learning Personalised to Your Child

Watch your child choose their own work, solve a real problem, and beam with the kind of confidence that comes from within. That’s Montessori, and it’s happening every day at our Turramurra childcare centre.

Turramurra Infant Program

At our Turramurra early learning centre, our program for one-year-olds is thoughtfully structured to support early mobility, language, and independence. Our educators support your child’s development through strong relationships, movement, sensory exploration, and early practical life skills within a calm, nurturing environment.

Your Child Will

Feel safe, settled, and supported
Build early communication skills
Explore, move and develop at their own pace
Begin developing independence
Turramurra Infant Program

Turramurra Toddler Program

Our Toddler Program channels your child’s natural curiosity and energy into purposeful activities. Through practical life exercises, sensorial materials, and language development, toddlers build the foundational skills they need for independence and self-regulation.

Your Child Will

Develop fine and gross motor skills
Expand their vocabulary and social skills
Learn to care for themselves and their environment
Build confidence through hands-on learning
Turramurra Toddler Program

Turramurra Preschool Program

Our Preschool Program prepares children for school and life. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, cultural studies, and advanced practical life skills, children engage in deep, focused work that fosters a lifelong love of learning. Our Turramurra childcare centre is eligible for Start Strong Funding. 

Your Child Will

Develop strong literacy and numeracy foundations
Engage in project-based learning and cultural exploration
Refine their social and emotional skills
Build the independence and resilience needed for school readiness
Turramurra Preschool Program
Turramurra Childcare Centre Manager Montessori Academy Quincie
Meet Our Centre Manager

Quincie

“Welcome to Turramurra Montessori Academy. I’m passionate about creating warm, nurturing learning environments where children feel safe, respected, and inspired to learn.”

With over a decade of teaching experience, including five years in early childhood education at Turramurra Montessori Academy, I’m proud to lead this Exceeding-rated service. I hold a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Education, and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, and I’m currently completing a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education to further strengthen my professional practice.

Guided by the Montessori philosophy, I’m committed to fostering curiosity, independence, and confidence in every child. I value building meaningful, trusting relationships with families and creating a strong sense of community within the centre. Through thoughtfully prepared environments and reflective practice, I support each child’s individual learning journey while guiding my team with professionalism and care.

Why Families Choose our Turramurra Childcare Centre

Families choose our Turramurra early learning centre because they can feel the difference: an Exceeding NQS rating, warm supportive educators, and children who are engaged and thriving.

Everything Your Child Needs

Everything your child needs is included at our Turramurra childcare centre. From nutritious meals to nappies, we take care of the details so you can drop off with complete peace of mind.

Nutritious Meals

Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack are prepared fresh daily. We cater to most allergies and dietary requirements, helping every child stay well-nourished throughout the day.

Nappies and Wipes

We provide high-quality nappies for all children in our toddler programs, making your morning routine just a little easier.

Communication

Daily reports, photos, newsletters, and developmental milestone updates are sent directly to your phone through our family communication app, KindyHub.

Qualified Educators

Our team of qualified and passionate educators provide consistency for children and families, supported by ongoing Montessori training and professional development.

Enrichment Programs

The Munch & Move program, along with extra-curricular activities, is embedded in our daily curriculum to support a well-rounded educational experience.

Child Safe Organisation

We are a leading Child Safe Certified Organisation. Child safety is embedded in our environments, our people, and our daily practice.

Book a Tour at Our Turramurra Childcare Centre

Places Available

A tour is the best way to experience our Turramurra childcare centre for yourself. Come and see the Montessori work cycle come to life, with children moving purposefully, choosing freely, and deeply focused on what they are doing.

Please bring your child along for the tour. If your preferred time isn’t available, our Family Care Team would love to hear from you on 1300 000 162.

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With the Child Care Subsidy, most families enjoy significantly reduced out-of-pocket costs, making high-quality early learning more accessible than ever. With the 3-Day Guarantee all CCS eligible families are guaranteed at least 72 hours of subsidised care.

The Montessori Difference

Our Turramurra childcare centre delivers a proven approach to learning that you can see, feel, and experience through your child’s growth and love of learning.

Montessori Curriculum

We deliver a blended Montessori Curriculum that incorporates both Montessori Education and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). These programs work together to build your child’s confidence, independence, and essential skills for school and life.

Practical Life

Activities that develop coordination, concentration, independence, and a sense of order through everyday tasks.

Sensorial

Materials designed to refine the senses and help children observe and classify the world around them.

Mathematics

Hands-on materials that make abstract mathematical concepts tangible and accessible to young learners.

Language

Purposeful language experiences that build phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and early literacy skills.

Culture

Exploration of geography, history, science, art, and music to broaden children's understanding of the world.

Wellbeing

Activities that support children's physical and emotional development, social skills, child safety, and connection to nature.

Montessori Materials

Montessori materials are scientifically designed to support your child’s learning step by step, building confidence and deep understanding through repetition and practice.

Children choose activities, work at their own pace, and learn through hands-on experiences. Montessori is learning you can feel.

Hands-on Learning
Scientifically Designed
Simple to Complex
Learning You Can Feel
Montessori Materials

Prepared Environment

Our prepared environments are calm, intentionally designed learning spaces that support freedom of movement, choice, and independence, with a strong sense of routine and order.

Each classroom is thoughtfully arranged for each stage of development and every material has a purpose and place. This structure helps children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Freedom with Clear Boundaries
Consistent Routine and Order
Designed for Independence
Calm, Purposeful Spaces
Prepared Environment

A Typical Day at Our Turramurra Childcare Centre

Our daily routine at our Turramurra day care centre is a balanced blend of learning and play, supporting children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Children engaged in the Montessori work cycle at Montessori Academy

Montessori Work Cycle

Our day begins with the Montessori work cycle, a calm, uninterrupted period of learning where children build concentration, independence, and confidence through hands-on learning at their own pace, guided by our educators.

Infants follow individual rhythms. Toddlers explore with growing independence. Preschool children engage in deep, focused work with minimal interruption. This is where independence begins and children learn to direct their own learning with confidence.

Children enjoying meal times at Montessori Academy

Meal Times

Mealtimes are a meaningful part of the Montessori day, building independence and everyday life skills. Children set the table, serve themselves, and clean up, developing confidence and responsibility.

Infants follow individual routines. Toddlers enjoy shared meals that encourage self-feeding. Preschool children participate in progressive or communal meal times that respects their focus.

Our fresh, rotating menu is nutritious and culturally diverse, supporting growing bodies and active minds.

Children exploring and playing outdoors at Montessori Academy

Outdoor Play

Outdoor play is an essential part of our daily rhythm, morning and afternoon.

Our outdoor environments extend learning beyond the classroom through movement, exploration, connection with nature, and imaginative play.

Children build strength, coordination, and confidence while connecting with nature. Our outdoor learning program and Munch & Move support physical development, fundamental movement skills, and overall wellbeing.

Children participating in group time at Montessori Academy

Group Time

Group time brings children together for connection, communication, and shared learning.

Through stories, projects, music and movement, and guided experiences including grace and courtesy, language, culture, and creative arts, children build confidence and a strong sense of belonging.

Infants engage in spontaneous group times throughout the day. Toddlers and preschoolers engage in planned and spontaneous group times to adapt learning to children's needs and interests.

Children resting and enjoying quiet activities at Montessori Academy

Rest and Quiet Activities

Rest time supports each child's wellbeing.

Infants follow their individual sleep routines to support consistency between home and school.

Toddlers have a consistent rest period with quiet activities available for children who do not nap.

Preschool children rest or engage in Montessori work, quiet activities, and school readiness experiences.

This time allows children to reset and return to learning feeling refreshed.

Children enjoying the afternoon routine at Montessori Academy

Afternoon Routine

The afternoon routine is engaging and full of energy, with a dynamic blend of indoor and outdoor play, creative experiences, and exploration.

Children reconnect over afternoon tea before moving into outdoor adventures, nature-based play, music and movement, and group games, building social skills, confidence, and connection.

This time encourages teamwork, communication, and a sense of belonging as children learn through fun, shared experiences.

Children winding down during the evening routine at Montessori Academy

Evening Routine

As the day winds down, children enjoy a relaxed mix of free play, creative activities, building, and problem-solving, along with opportunities to connect with their peers.

A late afternoon snack helps keep children satisfied and settled through to pick-up time.

At pick-up, educators share highlights from your child’s day, with daily routines, meals, sleep, and key moments also recorded in our family communication app to keep you connected.

How to Get Here

Conveniently located in the leafy South Turramurra community, Turramurra Montessori Academy Childcare & Preschool proudly welcomes families from Turramurra, South Turramurra, Wahroonga, Pymble, West Pymble, St Ives, and the wider Ku-ring-gai Council area.

 

197 Kissing Point Rd, South Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Open 51 weeks per year

Drop Off & Pick Up

Dedicated parent parking available on-site

Public Transport

Bus: Bus routes 571 and 572 stop directly outside South Turramurra Shops on Kissing Point Road, with connections to Turramurra Station and Macquarie University via West Pymble.

Train: Turramurra Station on the T1 North Shore Line is easily accessible by bus or a short drive, with services connecting families to the City, North Shore, and Western Line.

Phone: 1300 000 162

Calculate Your Out-of-Pocket Childcare Fees at Turramurra

The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can significantly reduce the cost of quality childcare at our Turramurra early learning centre. Most local families with children enrolled are eligible, and many are pleasantly surprised by how accessible high-quality Montessori education can be right here in Turramurra.

With the 3 Day Guarantee, eligible families receive CCS for a minimum of 3 days per week, regardless of your work or activity status.

Fees

Daily fees at Turramurra. CCS can reduce your out-of-pocket cost by up to 85.5%.

Infant
1 – 2 years
$194.50/day
Toddler
2 – 3 years
$189.50/day
Preschool
3 – 6 years
$183.50/day

Daily fees shown. Fees are subject to change.

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About the hourly rate cap: The government calculates CCS based on an hourly rate cap of $14.63/hr (equivalent to $146.30 for a 10-hour day). If your centre's daily fee is higher than the cap, the subsidy is only calculated on $146.30 — not the full fee.
About the 5% withholding: The government withholds 5% of your CCS entitlement as a buffer against overpayments. This is reconciled at tax time and may be returned to you.
⚠️ This is an estimate only. Actual CCS entitlements depend on your activity test, immunisation status, and other factors assessed by Services Australia. For accurate information, visit Services Australia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to feel confident before getting started

What is included in the daily fee at Turramurra 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 Turramurra 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 Turramurra 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 Turramurra.

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 Turramurra 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 Turramurra? +

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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