Providing the Best Standard of Education for Your Child in Toowoomba

At A Country Garden early child care in Toowomba and surrounds, the Montessori approach is combined with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards to provide the very best standard of education and care for your child. We offer programs for all ages, from six weeks old to year six. Contact us today to learn more.

Our Programs

Working individually and in groups, your child will learn by themselves and from others. Our early learning classrooms are equipped with the tools your child will naturally find engaging. A curious mind and a desire to learn is nurtured in our classrooms. By learning at their own pace, our pupils are allowed to discover the world at their own pace, and to develop their maximum potential. Read about our programs to learn more.

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 environment of experiential, hands-on learning, 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

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

Sensitive Periods

There are periods of a child’s early life when they are most ready to learn certain skills, known as ‘sensitive periods’. 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 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.

 

At A Country Garden,
the Montessori approach is combined with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards to provide the very best standard
of education and care.

An absolutely stunning trailer for the "Building the Pink Tower" fundraising campaign featuring interviews with Dr. Steve Hughes, Molly O'Shaughnessy, Liza Davis, and other interviews with teachers and Montessori alumni.