Providing the Best Standard of Montessori Education for Your Child in Toowoomba

If you are searching for early child care in Toowoomba and its surroundings, the Montessori approach, combined with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards, will provide your child with the very best standard of education and care.

At A Country Garden, our blend of Montessori daycare and education allows the children in our care to learn through playing. We offer programs for all ages, from six weeks old to year six.

Contact us today to learn more about our Montessori preschool and older education programs.

Our Montessori Preschool & Higher Education Programs - Learn Through Playing

Our Montessori Education Programs are designed to foster independence, curiosity, and a deep love to learn through playing in every child. At the heart of our approach are beautifully curated classrooms that serve as learning ecosystems, equipped with Montessori materials that invite exploration and engagement.

Children at our Montessori childcare near you also experience the joy of learning both as individuals and within groups, facilitating a balanced development of personal independence and community awareness. Each child is respected as an autonomous learner, encouraged to explore at their own rhythm, which cultivates their natural potential to its fullest.

The Montessori education philosophy supports each student in discovering the world through their own lens, at their own pace, ensuring a deeply personalised learning journey.

Discover how our Montessori preschool and early education programs can inspire your child to reach their highest potential. Our programs range from Montessori daycare to supporting older children in their journey, including:

Strawberry Patch – 6 weeks to 2 years

Blueberry Lane – 2 years to 3 years

Lemon Grove Pre-Kindergarten – 3 years to 4 years

Apple Orchard Kindergarten (Government Approved) – 4 years to 5 years

Outside School Care – Prep to Year 6

Holiday Club – Prep to Year 6

What Is Montessori Learning?

Maria Montessori discovered that children who learn in an experiential, hands-on environment develop a deeper understanding of language, mathematics, science, music, social interactions and more.

Based on five key principles, the Montessori method centres the child as the catalyst to their own learning:

Respect for the Child

Montessori is about building independence, meaning Children are free to learn at their own pace. Respect is shown by not interrupting the child’s concentration, and by observing their learning without interference or judgement.

The Absorbent Mind

Montessori education pedagogy asserts that children are constantly learning from their surroundings. An environment enriched with engaging resources facilitates this approach.

Sensitive Periods

There are periods of a child’s early life when they are most ready to learn certain skills, known as ‘sensitive periods’. From Montessori daycare and preschool to older ages, teachers at A Country Garden identify each child’s sensitive period for a particular skill, and ensure that the appropriate tools are available to encourage them during this time.

The Prepared Environment

Montessori teachers ensure that the learning environment in the childcare area or classroom is equipped with materials and opportunities for children to learn in an independent, though ordered, way.

Auto Education

The most important of the Montessori Principles is that children are capable of self-education. The Montessori teacher provides the inspiration, encouragement, and guidance necessary for self-education to take place in a safe environment.