Illawarra Montessori Pre-School

NSW MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

ILLAWARRA MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL at BERKELEY

Learning happens from the beginning of life. This is encouraged through joyous interactions with those around us. Your child's happiness and development are our priorities. 

At Illawarra Montessori Pre-School we take great pleasure in providing a boutique, family run centre offering exceptional education and care to 25 children  from 2 -  6 years. Each day children are cared for by outstanding educators in a warm, welcoming, Montessori environment which is specifically designed for children of this age. 

Montessori is known to provide an education which teaches children life skills and independence while offering enriched movement, language and mathematical concepts. At Illawarra Montessori Pre-School our program addresses all aspects of their being, including the heart, mind and body.  Our focus is on building a trusting and caring relationship with your child and entering into a partnership with you. 

At Illawarra Montessori Pre-School we develop close relationships with each child in our care as they explore the world around them. We understand the importance of forming these early attachments for the development of trust, resilience, self regulation, confidence and independence.

We guide each child in discovery, as each child is unique and has their own learning style and pace. Our inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environments are filled with opportunities to explore using natural materials for play. We involve children in sustainable practices which are embedded in their daily learning and acknowledge that they are caretakers of this earth.

Our light, bright and natural learning environments are designed to maximise your child's curiosity, develop and strengthen fine and gross motor skills and encourage a healthy sense of self. Our educators take pride in offering inspirational learning opportunities in fun-filled and engaging educational environments. 

We look forward to showing you our centre. Please call Chantelle or Sandra on

Our  Illawarra Montessori Pre-School  is

• Open from 8am until 4pm on weekdays 50 weeks a year. 
• Closed on weekends, public holidays and for just over 2 weeks during the Christmas and New Year period. 
• We communicate with parents on a daily basis using Kinderloop and HUBWORKS 
• Our Montessori directors are AMI trained. All staff have taken Montessori training
• We provide chilled water, morning and afternoon tea. Fresh fruit and water is available all day.
• Sunscreen is provided.
• Start up packs containing hat, lunch container, library bag and Montessori books are provided on commencement
• We have a lovely outdoor space which has been specifically designed with input from families to encourage curiosity, activity and exploration all for children. 
• Our centre embeds sustainable actions and routines with reuse, recycling and upcycling. 
• Parent information evenings are provided
• Transition to school program is embedded in the Montessori program Workshops on toilet training, language development and discipline are available and given by a child development specialist.