Child Care
Preschool / Day Care
Early Learning Centre
mi kids is a family owned long-day early childhood school aiming for excellence in early childhood education and care.
“The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” – Dr Maria Montessori
Forestville Montessori School offers a genuine Montessori education for toddlers and preschoolers with a celebrated K-6 Montessori Primary School, established 40+ years.
At FMS, we provide an environment where your child can discover their strengths, follow their interests and develop a range of skills they can apply every day to learning and to life.
Beyond academics
At every age and stage, we offer materials and activities that foster deep concentration, higher thinking and critical analysis as well as self-reflection and assessment. Children develop strong academics alongside motivation and a genuine interest in learning.
Personalised learning
Our staff are degree qualified and Association Montessori Internationale trained. They support and guide your child toward their personal learning strengths and goals. Through close interaction and observation, FMS staff continually assess your child’s progress, offering new challenges and extension as your child is ready.
In addition to class teachers, every classroom has a dedicated teaching assistant. Together, the class staff create an environment where your child feels confident to share, participate and contribute to their own learning and that of their classmates.
Community & Extra-curricular
At FMS, your child will enjoy a range of extra-curricular activities including music, swimming, surfing, cooking, Japanese, art, horticulture, environmental care and more. We offer extensive optional activities before and after school including chess, lego & robotics, soccer, mandarin, violin and piano lessons.
We are a small and thriving community of children, teachers, staff, families and friends. We are dedicated to sharing a holistic and progressive education and empowering our students with skills to thrive in the world beyond school.
We welcome you to explore our school for the future education of your child, today.
Accreditation, Attendance and more
Our authentic Montessori toddler and preschool programs comply with ACECQA regulations. Children may attend for 3, 4 or 5 days each week. CCS and Start Strong funding are available for eligible families.
The FMS Primary School Program meets NESA regulations.
Before school care, after school care, vacation care are available on site.
Toddler Program: Fosters independence, and the foundations of social, language and motor skills in preparation for preschool. FMS toddlers are guaranteed a place in our pre-school program.
Pre-school Program: A practical and hands on program where children learn through curious exploration. Your child will develop practical life skills as well as numeracy, literacy and social skills. At age 5, they begin their ‘kindy’ program for school readiness.
Primary Program: K-6: Our celebrated authentic Montessori Primary School offers mixed age classes where students are encouraged to explore personal strengths and interests. Students work closely with teachers and peers to excel academically and creatively, incorporating social justice, community and wellbeing into daily learning.
Visit www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au, call 02 9452 2044 or email bec@forestvillmontesori.nsw.edu.au
Karuna Montessori is an independent, non-profit, non-denominational, community preschool catering for children aged 3-6 years old.
With a great view overlooking Dee Why and Long Reef Beach, Karuna is situated in a picturesque, calm and quiet residential part of Narraweena and has beautiful natural gardens to explore and play. It presents a perfectly natural environment where our children can learn, thrive and follow their natural curiosity and creativity.
Thinkers.inq Terrey Hills is situated in the Garigal National Park on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. We have created a beautiful, light filled play space for children to play, laugh and grow in a safe and secure environment and an abundance of curiosities to explore.
Terrey Hills Early Learning Centre is a Long Day Care and Preschool that is committed to providing high quality education and care for every child and their family with a challenging, holistic and inspirational approach to learning.
Embracing our natural and beautiful surroundings of local bushland on the Gurangai Country, we bring Northern Beaches Families the highest quality in education and care for 0-6 year old children. Our primary focus is to provide children the best start to the most important learning years.
Our educators and teachers are highly skilled and offer a warm and friendly presence for your child to learn from.
We look forward to sharing this incredible journey with your family.
GEM Early Learning is a Long Day Care service, for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. We are open from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday - Friday.
What we offer:
- Enriching and holistic educational program
- Fresh and nutritious meals cooked by our amazing onsite chefs
- All nappies and bedding
- Mindfulness program - YOGA incursions
- Excursion and connection with our local community including: schools, Pittwater Villages, shops, Library and more.
- Highly experienced and qualified Early Childhood educators
At GEM, we provide learning environments that are dynamic and inclusive. Our passionate and professional educators teach through a play-based approach to learning, promoting holistic development, with children at the core of our early learning education programs.
Our approach is grounded in the understanding that positive mental wellbeing plays an essential role in nurturing holistic growth and fostering academic, social, and emotional success.
At GEM, we understand that early learning is not just about meeting academic milestones or exceeding parental expectations. It’s about fostering resilience, emotional intelligence, and a love for lifelong learning.
GEM KALANG RD, ELANORA HEIGHTS
GEM ELANORA RD, ELANORA HEIGHTS
GEM VINEYARD ST, MONA VALE
