“The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.”
– Maria Montessori
Our Program Offerings
Nido Program
(Newborn – 10 months)
1.5 hours x 8 weeks
Suitable for young infants and their parents to attend together.
Movers Program
(8 months to 18 months)
1.5 hours x 8 weeks
Suitable for children who are navigating the early days of walking.
Toddlers Program
(18 months to 3 years)
2 hours x 8 weeks
A program that offers opportunities for extended exploration and building independence.
Our programs are designed by a Montessori qualified educator to meet the natural developmental needs and interests of the young child from birth to 3. We offer carefully selected activities and beautifully prepared environment that supports children’s exploration and discovery
The Cameragal Difference
Small group size
All classes contain under 10 children, facilitated by a qualified and experienced Montessori educator.
Tailored learning
Each child chooses from activities tailored to meet their individual development pace and needs
Purposeful activities
We offer carefully prepared activities that build independence, emotional intelligence, confidence and resilience.
Parent support
Navigate the ins and outs of parenting and build your confidence with guidance and insight from our qualified and experienced Montessori educator.
Our tailored early education program supports your child to positively explore their movement, speech, focus, independence and confidence so they develop a love of learning and grow to their full potential.
Cameragal Montessori offers programs to support both children aged from Birth to 3 years old and their parents/carers.
Babies from Birth to 8 Months Tuesday, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Movers Program
Children aged 8 to 18 Months Thursday, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Toddler Program
Children aged 18 to 36 Months Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Attendance Information
For our Under 3’s classes above the child attends with a carer for one session each week for the eight-week term. For any new families, we invite you to our free discovery sessions in our CMS Ridge Street Playroom (47 Ridge Street, North Sydney)
Even though we develop activities to meet the educational needs of your child, we don’t consider our Playgroup program as formal education. We believe every family is special and families need solutions that will work for them. We also believe families need community. We keep our programme informal and conversational to explore practical steps to set even more positive learning habits and foundations for their future. You and your child will also be having fun and making friends!
Is the Playroom all learning and no play?
Even though our activities are intentional, they are selected by your child, so they are never forced to do anything they don’t want in an overly structured environment. We guarantee that each day is stimulating, educational and fun.
How much does it cost?
Nido Program (Newborn to 10 months) – $398 for one class per week (8-week term). Each class is 1.5 hours long. Movers Program (8 to 18 months) – $398 for one class per week (8-week term). Each class is 1.5 hours long. Toddler Program (18 months to 3 years) – $498 for one class per week (8-week term). Each class is 2 hours long.
Who will be teaching my child?
All classes are taught by a qualified Montessori teacher with the support of trained assistants when required.
What do I do when my child is in the Playroom?
Your role is to simply be present and observe your child, so you can see Montessori principles in action and replicate them at home to reinforce and further accelerate your child’s learning.
Can I send my child outside of term dates?
Unfortunately, no. Our school operates according to the term dates only and is not currently available during school holidays.
Can another Care Giver attend with my child?
Yes – we welcome all trusted care givers (such as grandparents) as nominated by yourself.