Montessori Childcare & Early Learning Centre in Adelaide | Modbury North
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“The goal of Early Childhood Education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.”
-Maria Montessori
The Montessori Method, developed by Maria Montessori, focuses on supporting each child’s natural development at their own pace.
Children are given the freedom to choose meaningful activities within a structured environment designed to encourage independence, exploration, and discovery.
Learning materials are intentionally designed to be hands-on and self-correcting, allowing children to explore concepts in areas such as mathematics, language, sensorial development, and practical life skills.Maria Montessori emphasised the role of the educator as a guide rather than an instructor. In this approach, educators carefully observe each child and introduce new learning opportunities when the child is ready, rather than following a fixed group-based instruction model.
What is the key difference at O’Briens Montessori?
At O’Briens Montessori in Modbury North, we provide high-quality Montessori childcare that supports children to grow into confident, independent learners. Our approach is based on respect for the child and the belief that children learn best through hands-on experiences in a carefully prepared environment.
Montessori education encourages children to explore, discover, and learn at their own pace using specially designed materials that support development in early numeracy, language, sensory exploration, and practical life skills.
Our Montessori Classrooms
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WOMBAT
This stage focuses on building trust, security, and early development. Children are supported in developing movement, sensory exploration, language exposure, and early independence through gentle routines and hands-on experiences. -
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QUOKKA
Children begin to explore more structured Montessori activities designed to develop coordination, language, practical life skills, and early numeracy concepts. Independence and concentration are encouraged through simple, purposeful tasks. -
![Young boy sitting on a colorful striped rug in a classroom, playing with a wooden toy digging game involving a yellow sponge and a small shovel.]()
KOALA
At this stage, children are developing independence and curiosity through guided exploration. Our Montessori environment encourages language development, coordination, and early cognitive skills through hands-on materials and practical life activities. Children are supported to build concentration, confidence, and routine in a calm and structured setting.
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EMU
In this stage, children engage more deeply with Montessori learning materials across language, mathematics, sensorial development, and cultural studies. The focus is on school readiness, independence, and developing strong foundational skills through purposeful, self-directed learning. Children are encouraged to work at their own pace, building resilience, responsibility, and a love of learning.
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KOOKABURRA
This stage focuses on school readiness through a Montessori environment that builds independence, concentration, and confidence. Children develop early literacy, numeracy, and practical life skills using hands-on materials, preparing them for a smooth transition to school.
