Gold Coast Montessori Child Care BLOG

In the early years, it’s easy for the conversation to turn to one question: “Will my child be school ready?” At GC Montessori, we invite families to take a step back — because when children are life ready, they are naturally school ready too.

For the past 20 years Mudgeeraba Montessori Child Care offers way more than a good start; it offers the very best start for your child's education. We have a limited number of vacancies now available for immediate start in our 2-year-old room and 2 infants for 29 Dec 2025.

Thank you to our families for your trust, partnership, and shared belief in fostering capable, resilient, and thoughtful children.

One of the greatest misconceptions about toddlerhood is that it must feel chaotic. In Montessori, we know the opposite can be true. When we slow down the pace, prepare the environment intentionally, and give toddlers meaningful materials to explore, something beautiful happens:

One of the most extraordinary—and often overlooked—aspects of Montessori classrooms is that nothing is placed randomly.

There is a misconception in early childhood education that educators need to plan different activities each day in order for children to learn, show progress, and meet developmental goals. On paper, this looks like “good teaching” — evidence that the educator is busy, creative, and accountable.

Introduction Choosing the right childcare is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. On the Gold Coast, options abound — but how do you find a place that offers more than supervision? At Gold Coast Montessori, we believe in offering exceptional value, nurturing your child’s independence, curiosity and love for learning through the Montessori method. In this guide, we answer the most common questions families have when searching for childcare here on the

We know it’s not easy to let go… That’s why we’ve made Fridays extra special for new Mums at Gold Coast Montessori.

Help Me Do It for Myself by MaryAnn Hossack is a practical, compassionate guide designed to empower parents in nurturing their child’s indep

In the world of early childhood education, “sensory play” has become a buzzword—but how does it compare to the Montessori approach to sensorial learning? Montessori Sensorial Learning is far more than just exposure to sights, sounds, and textures. Developed by Dr Maria Montessori, a medical doctor and scientist, this approach is designed to refine each of a child’s senses through purposeful, hands-on activities. Materials like the Pink Tower or Sound Cylinders help childre

One of the most common misconceptions about Montessori education is that it replaces play with structured, full-time explicit learning....

At GC Montessori we understand how much you care about making the right decision for your child and how overwhelming the options can be.

Jan 2025 we have a couple of vacancies at the moment due to families relocating interstate, so please call or submit your enrolment online.

We all agree on the importance of play for children's learning, emphasising that play involves active exploration, investigation, and

We know that a quality kindergarten program offers lifelong benefits. Kindergarten participation encourages a love of learning and leads...

Montessori believed that the outdoor environment is a natural extension of the classroom. Some of the feedback I get as the childcare...

Obviously the priority for child care centres is the care and education of each child as a respected and loved member of the community....

As you may know government is currently considering a bill in parliament to increase childcare fee subsidies. The changes being proposed...