Montessori-Based Education in an Inspiring Environment Where Your Child Can Flourish

Montessori Childcare and Early Learning Centres in Toowoomba

A Country Garden Early Childhood Centres in Harristown, QLD, provides quality Montessori childcare and early education to families across Toowoomba. With two welcoming locations nearby, our family-owned centres cater to children aged six weeks to six years.

Ensure your child experiences a warm, supportive, and positive learning journey with our dedicated early learning team. Founded by Carol Keutmann—Bachelor of Early Childhood Education—A Country Garden brings together Montessori philosophy and the Early Years Learning Framework to create purposeful learning environments. We understand that early childhood is a time of great discovery, and we’re honoured to guide your child during these precious formative years.

Early Learning Programs at Our Montessori Childcare Centres in Toowoomba

At A Country Garden, our Montessori-based programs are delivered in calm, home-like settings designed to help children feel safe and confident. Our childcare centres cater to every stage of early development, with age-specific programs that nurture curiosity and growth.

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Strawberry Patch (6 weeks to 2 years)

A gentle, responsive environment designed around each baby’s unique feeding, sleep, and play routines.
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Blueberry Lane (2-3 years)

Promotes self-trust, movement, and early language in a warm, explorative space.
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Pre-Kindergarten

Supports functional independence and hands-on learning through purposeful play.
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Kindergarten

Inspires enquiry and deeper understanding using natural materials and community connections.
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Montessori Education That Supports Holistic Child Development

With over 25 years of early childhood experience, our Montessori early learning centres help each child develop emotionally, intellectually, and physically. Our classrooms are designed to spark imagination, encourage independence, and support every child to learn at their own pace. Education here goes far beyond memorising—it’s about discovering a lifelong love for learning.

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A Country Garden has been the most amazing centre. Over the past eight years we have had our children at A Country Garden and they have received the most amazing care. Highly recommended for anybody looking for personalised and thorough care of their child or children

Amy S.

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We have been a part of the Country Garden family since 2013. The children love going and the staff are amazing. I highly recommend the centre.

Ellen B.

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Fantastic centre. Kids are relaxed and happy. Staff are really friendly and great with the kids :)

Elaine G.

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I cannot recommend a country garden more highly. Miss Candice & miss T prepared our son fantastically for school. Our younger son also spend time in the nursery, toddler room & 3 year old kinder room. He absolutely loves it there and enjoys the variety of activities each day. We always felt comfortable dropping our kids off as the staff become like friends or family, we know each of them and they know our kids really well. Miss Sharon & miss Maikki out the front are always a welcoming face and really helpful if you ever need to change plans. We will miss the whole team as we move interstate!

Mikaela K.

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We have been a part of the ACG family since 2006. My two sons started as babies and finished as pre-schoolers and still attend vacation care and after school care on occasion. My daughter is in her last full year at ACG this year. In all that time, there has never been an issue. All staff have been polite, friendly and informative, throughout every stage of my children's development. They have also been a great sounding board for me at times. We are greeted with a smile and a greeting every morning and a smile and a farewell every afternoon, by all staff in the centre. I will truly be sad when our time with ACG comes to an end. I cannot recommend them enough

Meredith R.

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We have been part of the ACG family since 2007. Our daughter was 4 months old when she started at Jacaranda House. Once she started big school, ACG was our choice for after school care and holiday club. Our son started at the centre when he was three months old and he now he's 7, he still attends after school care and holiday club.


It can be a really stressful time as parents when you are deciding a centre to trust with your little ones. I visited and spoke with multiple centres before we enrolled here. I can honestly say, in thirteen years, we have never looked back!


It's been a wonderful journey with this team and we truly consider them part of our family. We can't recommend Mark, Jess, Brooke and ACG highly enough.

Kellie V.

Discover how Montessori early childhood education can nurture your child’s growth. Call us today on 07 4635 5448 to learn more or book a visit.