The Montessori classroom doesn’t look or sound like a play-based classroom. Designed to encourage freedom of choice, independence and meaningful learning opportunities, students participate in a range of activities to support their development. Key differentiators of the Montessori classroom include the prepared environment, self-correcting materials, and the role of the teacher as skilled observer. Unlike play based early learning services, Montessori encourages children to learn at their own pace, follow their interests, and correct their own mistakes.
Every child takes a different amount of time to settle into a new childcare service. Some children settle the same day, whereas others can take more than one month. For children who attend three or more days per week, it is likely that they will settle sooner than children who attend less days. Our caring Centre Managers and team of educators will work with you to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Every child and every family’s needs are different. If possible, it is generally best to start an early education program between 6 months and 2 years. The first six years of a child’s life are crucial to the development of the child’s personality and intelligence.
The sensitive period for toileting occurs between 18 months – 3 years. We work with families to begin the toilet training journey when you feel your child is ready.
CCS Stands for Child Care Subsidy. This is government assistance to help parents with the cost of child care. For more information, please visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-care-subsidy
Yes, we provide nappies for babies and toddlers which are included in the fee.
Yes our service is classified as Centre Based Care, upon enrollment we will collect all the required details to enable the subsidy to offset your fees
Absolutely! Our educators would be happy to show you around our early learning centres. You can book online or contact us via email to organise a tour.
Your child is sure to have an exciting and fun-filled first day at Little Wonders Montessor! Our educators will go the extra length to make them feel at home, making sure they are included in group activities to get to know others. Depending on their age, they’ll get to do fun activities like paint, play pretends and dig in the sandpit. When you come to collect them, they’ll be asking when they can come back.
The Government recognises that staff and operating cost still need to be paid on these days and continue to pay the Government subsidy on all public holidays even though the centre may be closed on public holidays.
The National Quality Framework (NQF) was the result of an agreement between all Australian State Governments to work together to provide better educational and developmental outcomes for children.
The NQF introduced a new quality standard in 2012 to improve education and care across long daycare, family daycare, preschool/kindergarten, and outside school hours care.
The National Quality Standard (NQS) is a key aspect of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and sets a high, national benchmark for early childhood education and care.
The NQS brings together the 7 key quality areas that are important to outcomes for children:
Learn more on the ACECQA website
Meet the centre director and see how Little Wonders Montessori aims to guide your child along their early learning journey and encourage school readiness.
