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Montessori By-the-Bay

29 Culver Street, Monterey, NSW, 2217 view map
5.0

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Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

8:00am to 4:00pm

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29 Culver Street, Monterey, NSW, 2217

Montessori By-the-Bay Reviews (10)

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Pam Nolan

Jan, 2026

From the very first day, Montessori By The Bay has completely restored our faith in childcare after a truly awful experience elsewhere. The support, kindness and warmth we received from the start made such a difference — not just for our daughter, but for us as parents too. Our daughter has grown and blossomed in ways we couldn’t have imagined. The skills she has developed, the confidence she shows and the joy she feels going in each day is a true reflection of the incredible care she receives. Nina and all educators there are genuinely kind, loving and attentive, and it’s so clear that they truly care about every single child in their care. The activities they plan are thoughtful, engaging and developmentally amazing — you can see the love and intention behind everything they do. There is such a nurturing, calm and supportive environment, and it shows in how happy and settled the children are. As parents, we have always felt listened to, supported and completely at ease. Everyone is so approachable and easy to talk to, which makes all the difference when trusting someone with your child. Moving our daughter here was hands down the best decision we have ever made. We couldn’t recommend MBB highly enough — the highest possible recommendation from our family

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Stephanie Slaveski

Jan, 2026

My daughter has been attending MBB for almost 1 year now and it was the best decision we made. The family-oriented environment is very comforting for her and she loves the variety of activities and programs that they offer which keep her engaged, curious and wanting more! We’re also kept regularly updated, which gives us so much reassurance and peace of mind. She genuinely loves being there and we couldn't be happier knowing she’s happy, supported and well cared for. A big THANK YOU to Nina and the beautiful team at MBB! Highly recommend!

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Ellie Marie

Jan, 2026

We’ve had such a positive experience at MBB. The educators are friendly and genuinely care about the children. Nina the director and her team are amazing. They are always approachable and truly invested in both the children and families. Being a small centre makes such a difference, it is noticeable how every child is really known and supported as an individual. The environment always feels calm and welcoming, and both my children were always happy to be there. We’re so grateful for the care and love they received.

About Montessori By-the-Bay

NSW MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

MONTESSORI BY-THE-BAY at MONTEREY

Preschool Hours 7:30am-5:30pm

Learning happens from the beginning of life. This is encouraged through joyous interactions with those around us. Your child's happiness and development are our priorities. 

At Montessori By-the-Bay we take great pleasure in providing a boutique, family run centre offering exceptional education and care to 25 children from 2 -  6 years. Each day children are cared for by outstanding educators in a warm, welcoming, Montessori environment which is specifically designed for children of this age. 

Montessori is known to provide an education which teaches children life skills and independence while offering enriched movement, language and mathematical concepts. At Montessori By-the-Bay our program addresses all aspects of their being, including the heart, mind and body.  Our focus is on building a trusting and caring relationship with your child and entering into a partnership with you. 

At Montessori By-the-Bay we develop close relationships with each child in our care as they explore the world around them. We understand the importance of forming these early attachments for the development of trust, resilience, self regulation, confidence and independence.

We guide each child in discovery, as each child is unique and has their own learning style and pace. Our inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environments are filled with opportunities to explore using natural materials for play. We involve children in sustainable practices which are embedded in their daily learning and acknowledge that they are caretakers of this earth.

Our light, bright and natural learning environments are designed to maximise your child's curiosity, develop and strengthen fine and gross motor skills and encourage a healthy sense of self. Our educators take pride in offering inspirational learning opportunities in fun-filled and engaging educational environments. 

We look forward to showing you our centre. Please call Cathy or Rochelle on

There is currently a 6 month wait for Thursday's and Fridays, if you would like to reserve a spot please call Rochelle.

Our  Montessori By - the - Bay centre is

  • Open from 7:30am until 5:30pm on weekdays 50 weeks a year. 
  • Closed on weekends, public holidays and for just over 2 weeks during the Christmas and New Year period. 
  • We communicate with parents on a daily basis using Kinderloop or EDUCATE and HUBWORKS 
  • We provide weekly science and art workshops facilitated by experts.
  • Our Montessori directors are AMI trained. All staff have taken Montessori training.
  • We provide chilled water, morning and afternoon tea. Fresh fruit is available all day.
  • Sunscreen is provided.
  • Start up packs containing hat, lunch container, library bag and Montessori books are provided on commencement
  • We have a lovely outdoor space which has been specifically designed with input from families to encourage curiosity, activity and exploration all for children. 
  • Our centre embeds sustainable actions and routines with reuse, recycling and upcycling. 
  • Parent information evenings are provided
  • Transition to school program is embedded in the Montessori program
  • Workshops on toilet training, language development and discipline are available and given by a child development specialist.


 

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