Business Details
Trusted Montessori Childcare in Underwood QLD
Montessori Garden is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and education tailored to each child's unique development needs. Our team of patient, attentive, and experienced educators implements Montessori methods to cultivate self-confidence, social skills, and a lifelong love for learning. Located in a newly refurbished centre in Underwood, we care for children aged 6 weeks to school age, operating from 6:30am to 6:30pm with Childcare Subsidy applicability. We prioritise creating a nurturing environment where children thrive through structured group activities and self-initiated play within our Montessori-prepared spaces.Our commitment to exceeding national quality standards ensures families receive exceptional care and educational outcomes. Parents consistently highlight our team's dedication, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the positive impact on children's emotional and intellectual growth. We actively engage families through home-learning resources, online safety guidance, and transparent communication about their child's development. With limited spaces available, we encourage families to contact us early to secure placements and experience our child-centred approach firsthand.
Services
Childcare
Montessori Education
Nutrition
Parent Support
Home Learning Resources
Highlights and features
- We implement authentic Montessori methods for tailored child development
- Our experienced educators prioritise individual learning paces and styles
- Rated EXCEEDING national quality standards for childcare services
- Childcare Subsidy applicable with all meals and nappies provided
- Dedicated team supports smooth transition during initial separation periods
Associations and certifications
- Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
What people say
Thriving environment
Happiest she's ever been
Amazing support
Clean facilities
Tailored learning
Services
Montessori Education
Our Montessori programs foster independence through self-directed learning and hands-on materials. Children aged 6 weeks to school age develop cognitive skills at their own pace while building social confidence. Our educators guide exploration of natural environments and structured play activities.
Full-Day Childcare
Operating 12 hours daily, we provide safe, nurturing care for working families. Our Underwood centre offers age-appropriate spaces with qualified educators supporting emotional development and routine consistency for infants through pre-schoolers.
Nutrition Program
We supply balanced meals and snacks meeting Australian dietary guidelines. Our menu accommodates common allergies while teaching healthy eating habits through food preparation activities and family-style dining experiences.
Parent Engagement
Regular communication updates keep families informed about their child's progress. We provide home-learning resources and transition support during challenging separation periods, maintaining consistent educator-child relationships for emotional security.
Home Learning Resources
Our educators create instructional videos demonstrating Montessori activities for home implementation. These resources include music sessions, reading demonstrations, and practical life skills guidance to extend learning beyond the centre.
People
Liz
Area Manager
With extensive Montessori experience, Liz leads our team in creating prepared environments that nurture child-led learning. She advocates for individualised development through structured play and natural exploration while maintaining quality standards.
Questions
What Montessori methods do you use?
We implement authentic Montessori principles through child-led learning, mixed-age classrooms, and specially trained educators who guide self-directed activities using tactile learning materials.
What are your operating hours?
Our Underwood centre operates Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm with qualified educators available for drop-off and pick-up during these times.
Do you accept Childcare Subsidy?
Yes, we participate in the Australian Government's Childcare Subsidy program and handle all necessary documentation for eligible families.
How do you support new families?
We offer gradual transition periods, educator home visits, and parent orientation sessions to ensure smooth adjustment for both children and families.
What safety measures are in place?
Our centre maintains ACECQA accreditation with regular safety audits, secure entry systems, and strict staff-to-child ratios exceeding regulatory requirements.
Do you provide home learning support?
Yes, our educators create weekly instructional videos demonstrating Montessori activities for home implementation, including music sessions and practical life skills demonstrations.
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Reviews (5)
Victoria Pico Pina
Jun 23, 2021
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Positive:Reliability
Our son went to this nursery since 11-19 months and we felt that he was in great hands. Montessori methodology is actually applied since early age and all professionals are fantastic. Our son loved the food and snacks and they were healthy and diverse.
Our son went to this nursery since 11-19 months and we felt that he was in great hands. Montessori methodology is actually applied since early age and all professionals are fantastic. Our son loved the food and snacks and they were healthy and diverse.
Lydia Lindley
Apr 24, 2021
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Positive:Quality
Wonderful nursery with caring teachers and great activities. I can't recommend it highly enough. I looked at a lot of nurseries and knew immediately that this one was right for us. Our son learned so much from his time here and just loved it. Thank you so much to all the lovely staff there.
Wonderful nursery with caring teachers and great activities. I can't recommend it highly enough. I looked at a lot of nurseries and knew immediately that this one was right for us. Our son learned so much from his time here and just loved it. Thank you so much to all the lovely staff there.
Sean Egan
Jan 04, 2021
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The educators encourage the kids to be independent, yet inclusive, take controlled risks to boost confidence, be creative and active. I'm also a fan of the cultural diversity of the educators (and students) and how they share that to the kids experience. They also teach very and expose kids to be practical skills like brushing teeth, sun smart, healthy eating, body awareness, cooking, washing hands, identifying different tastes in food (sweet, sour, bitter) and textures, etc.
Faiz Sheikh
Jul 29, 2020
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Montessori Garden Nursery creates such a collegial, almost family-like dynamic between teachers, children and parents. This sense of shared responsibility makes me feel as a parent that my child is receiving the best possible care - the teachers are as invested in my child's development as we as parents might be. Moreover, child development includes socialisation with others and the notion of being a 'good citizen of the classroom'; self care and care for others is emphasised. As parents then, the sense of shared responsibility also means that we come to view the nursery less as a service provider
Raniah LucidBody
Jul 14, 2020
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MGN is a really special place and we are so happy we found it. Our boy was there for over a year and he flourished under their care. It is the only nursery setting we found where the staff seemed really exceptional -- meeting each child's individual needs and tailoring their guidance to the person, not a standard. A gentle atmosphere, fun, engaging, respectful. We felt they nurtured a human being, not skills (though these came along too). A holistic approach that really really works. Our only sadness was that because of the pandemic, their outings and off-site visits were curtailed and for an
