Revesby Montessori Academy Childcare Centre

My wife and I both work corporate jobs and our son has been in long day care since he was around 9 months old and we've also moved around a bit so we've had exposure to 4 different long day cares with different education philosophy's so I'm confident in saying that Revesby Montessori is heads and shoulders above the rest. The team are warm and very caring; from centre manager through to educators and kitchen team. One time my son was upset at drop off and the kitchen lady who happened to be walking by stopped and was able to talk my son around into a happy place! In terms of curriculum they really manage to find the balance between fun play and engaging education here. Perhaps the biggest testament to this centre is that although we still attend a different day care so my son can see he friends there for now - we can see a notable difference in his behavior on the days he is at Montessori. He's calmer, happier and more engaged with what's happening around him on these days. Get on the waitlist as soon as you can!

We have been attending this service for over one year and I would give more than 5 stars, if I could. Having previously sent our other children elsewhere, I was saddened by our old Centre’s waitlist because we had such a good experience there. It can be daunting starting a new service, especially one that is relatively new in its building development. Yet, the tailored approach for our child has been phenomenal. Staff are extremely professional and show a real interest in our child’s learning and development (Manager Claudia, you are so gentle and kind). Even if there is a need for casuals (which is inevitable at times), it’s great to see the casuals are also consistently the same people. Mr Shaneel has been the most proficient education worker for our child. He has professional qualities and skills that have exceeded our expectations. I love that there is a male role model who positively influences our child – helping not only with learning and the curriculum, but in his observation, communication and feedback, and his nurturing approach to our child’s social and emotional needs. In a predominately female oriented workspace, it is wonderful seeing male role models of such calibre, and where the Centre implements appropriate safe practices. Key focus outcomes we’ve noticed: 1) Helping with separation anxiety – communicating with parents and also helping our child understand what they are going through and how they feel. This was not rushed, but rather at the pace needed for our child’s benefit. 2) The commitment and effort of staff in discussing and supporting the needs that I raise with them. For example, I discussed the topic of car/ road safety and within a week it was incorporated into the childcare program as an extension activity. There were even take-home stickers and activities to share with family! 3) Food sensitivities– we have a well communicated and slightly modified food program for our child’s sensitivities. Despite having amazing food there, offering this flexibility in mitigating circumstances, makes the whole experience less stressful for parents. The Chef on site (Kerry-Anne) is so lovely and friendly. You know it’s a great Centre when your child gets to know the chef who meets and greets daily also. They are not just in the kitchen but are also engaging in and supporting our child to feel comfortable at the Centre. 4) Being asked to share feedback about the Childcare Centre, and after sending through feedback, we actually see the changes happen! The service environment is very clean and well looked after. Even though it’s a smaller Centre, it still feels spacious. The equipment for children is of such great quality and easily accessible for little hands. Our child learns Practical Life, Maths, Sensory activities, Language and Culture and for this to be in concert with the National Quality Framework for Early Years, I believe this helps equip our child for later school years. We see both independent learning and instruction where needed. I love that the items used are transferrable to real world settings and situations. The Centre seems to have the right balance of indoor and outdoor play. The space outside is so lovely, combining both sheltered and unsheltered landscape. The ratio of staff to children is a good match. It seems that the smaller numbers are still great to teach social awareness whilst also creating a cohesive teacher/child connection. It’s great to see that the same key Teachers are still there at the Centre after a year. Having transitioned from the Toddler room to the Pre-school room with our child, I can see the purpose and function of each stage within the curriculum. The knowledge my child has gained not only in terms of literacy and numeracy, but also in establishing a routine, communication skills and manners/etiquette is remarkable. Even the consistency as we went through toilet training, and the communication about progress was on point! I would recommend this Centre to anyone looking for quality education!

My daughter loves her daycare days. Since first day in daycare, she started articulating more words and her vocabulary has extended a bit more. She has settle pretty well in less than a month of being there, loves her drops off and is always eager to see the team in the mornings. The staff is very helpful, professional and caring for the kids. Also, Claudia is a sweetheart as centre manager.

Revesby Montessori Academy is being very important for me and my daughter, I always wanted my daughter to have an education in the Montessori method and Revesby Montessori academy is providing me with that. Revesby is a small center, where everyone knows everyone and the educators have a very close relationship with the families and special care for the children, in addition to the beauty of the Montessori materials that make all the difference in the way of educating. Thanks everyone for everything

My 3.5 years daughter loves MA in Revesby. She has learnt a lot of knowledge and good manners. She is getting into a good routine and that’s important for being transitioned into big school. What I love the most is the practical life experience they get in MA that they don’t get from some of the traditional schools.