Under 3 Program
Birth – 3 Years
Embark on a journey to build fundamental foundations within their first 3 years of life. Our 0-3 program nurtures ways to discover and make meaningful connections as they construct an understanding of themselves and the world.
Birth – 3 Years
Embark on a journey to build fundamental foundations within their first 3 years of life. Our 0-3 program nurtures ways to discover and make meaningful connections as they construct an understanding of themselves and the world.
The Southside Montessori Infant and Toddler environment is purposefully designed to support a child’s development at each stage. An intimate and ordered space, our beautifully prepared classroom captures the interest of young children as they learn, grow and explore.
Shaping the future
With a greater understanding of neuroscience, we know with certainty that the formative years of your child's life shape the person they will grow to become. A time where synapses in the brain are firing and forging connections at a cellular level, determining their future capabilities, aptitudes and behaviours.
As specialists in the fine art of child development, our focus is on providing a nurturing environment that facilitates your child's growth and wellbeing, embedding connections that foster the development of empathy, confidence, autonomy and curiosity.
Baby program (NIDO) – The Nest
Age: 4 months to 18 months
The best possible start begins here with quality time together with your child in a beautiful space that allows you the time to observe and learn from passionate educators specialised in child development. Imagine a warm and prepared environment that is expertly curated for your child to explore their world. A flourishing future begins here at the nest in Southside Montessori School.
The nest provides a learning time and social time for both you and your child. In this specially prepared space, you will be guided, as you gradually step back and observe how your child interacts and explores. Build your own knowledge as staff share their experiences in parenting through a Montessori lens, including information on feeding; teething; sleep; toileting and separation anxiety.
Our Parent & Child Program
Age: 18 months to 3 years
Capture your child's innate sense of curiosity in our Parent & Child Program where you accompany your child to a thoughtfully prepared environment that satisfies their need for movement, a sense of order and language. The magic of independence begins here, as free will develops in offering activity choices grounded in practical life (care of the environment and self), art, music and rich language.
Through concrete activities, your child explores their environment with opportunities for:
Currently accepting enrolments.To register your interest in our 0-3 program contact: [email protected]
Shaping the future
With a greater understanding of neuroscience, we know with certainty that the formative years of your child's life shape the person they will grow to become. A time where synapses in the brain are firing and forging connections at a cellular level, determining their future capabilities, aptitudes and behaviours.
As specialists in the fine art of child development, our focus is on providing a nurturing environment that facilitates your child's growth and wellbeing, embedding connections that foster the development of empathy, confidence, autonomy and curiosity.
Baby program (NIDO) – The Nest
Age: 4 months to 18 months
The best possible start begins here with quality time together with your child in a beautiful space that allows you the time to observe and learn from passionate educators specialised in child development. Imagine a warm and prepared environment that is expertly curated for your child to explore their world. A flourishing future begins here at the nest in Southside Montessori School.
The nest provides a learning time and social time for both you and your child. In this specially prepared space, you will be guided, as you gradually step back and observe how your child interacts and explores. Build your own knowledge as staff share their experiences in parenting through a Montessori lens, including information on feeding; teething; sleep; toileting and separation anxiety.
Our Parent & Child Program
Age: 18 months to 3 years
Capture your child's innate sense of curiosity in our Parent & Child Program where you accompany your child to a thoughtfully prepared environment that satisfies their need for movement, a sense of order and language. The magic of independence begins here, as free will develops in offering activity choices grounded in practical life (care of the environment and self), art, music and rich language.
Through concrete activities, your child explores their environment with opportunities for:
- the refinement of movement
- the consolidation of language
- repetition
- the development of focus and concentration
- fine and gross motor development
- spatial awareness
Currently accepting enrolments.To register your interest in our 0-3 program contact: [email protected]