O'Briens Montessori Centre

Give Your Child a Flying Start! 💙

What makes our Flying Start Preschool different?

At O’Briens Montessori Centre, we offer a genuine Montessori environment where children are encouraged to learn through hands-on experiences, develop independence and build confidence at their own pace.

Our Montessori approach supports children to:

• Develop independence and confidence
• Learn through purposeful, hands-on activities
• Build concentration and problem-solving skills
• Follow their individual interests and abilities
• Develop a lifelong love of learning

We invite you to come and see the difference for yourself.

💙 Book a tour of O’Briens Montessori Centre and discover our Flying Start Preschool. Meet our educators, explore our Montessori environment and see how we can give your child the best possible start.

Visit our website to find out more and register for a tour today!
https://www.obriensmontessoricentre.com.au/contact-us

Or call us on (08) 7226 2037.

🌱 Learning begins with wonder.

At O’Briens Montessori Centre, our core planned program begins right from our Nursery space, thoughtfully designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, independence and a love of learning from the very beginning.

This beautiful moment is a true reflection of what Montessori education is all about — a dedicated educator sharing in a child’s pure joy of discovery. From exploring the movement of crayons across paper to the sensory experience of ripping and manipulating paper, these seemingly simple experiences are rich with learning.

Every mark, tear, texture and interaction supports developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration and creative expression — all within an environment where children are encouraged to explore at their own pace.

It’s in these authentic moments of discovery that meaningful learning comes to life. 🩵

✨ Interested in learning more about O’Briens Montessori Centre?

Visit our website to discover more about our Montessori approach and register for a tour today!

🌐 https://www.obriensmontessoricentre.com.au/contact-us

📞 Or call us on (08) 7226 2037

At O’Brien’s Montessori Centre, Sarah, our Montessori Mentor, guided a child through a purposeful nut and bolt experience by modelling how to use the materials with care and precision.

Through observation and gentle guidance, the child was supported to build concentration, fine motor skills, independence, and confidence. ⚙️🔩

“The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” — Maria Montessori




Visit our website to find out more and register for a tour today!
https://www.obriensmontessoricentre.com.au/contact-us

Or call: (08) 7226 2037

"The hands are the instruments of intelligence."
— Maria Montessori

The Montessori Roman Arch is a wonderful example of concentration, problem-solving and perseverance. With the support and guidance of a familiar educator, the child carefully explored balance, coordination and how each piece works together to create a strong and stable structure.




Through this trusting partnership, the child was encouraged to engage, persist and experience the satisfaction of creating something meaningful.

Visit our website to learn more and book a tour:
https://www.obriensmontessoricentre.com.au/contact-us

Or give us a call on (08) 7226 2037.

Building Confidence Through Block Play

A young child carefully explored stacking blocks, working independently while being supported within a trusting partnership with a familiar educator. Through gentle guidance, encouragement and a secure connection, the child was able to concentrate, problem-solve and develop confidence in their own abilities.

In Montessori, we recognise that children’s learning is supported through a prepared environment, meaningful experiences and the freedom to explore at their own pace.

"The child’s progress does not depend only on his age, but also on the help he receives from his environment." — Maria Montessori

Visit our website to learn more about the difference at O'Briens Montessori Centre and book a tour:
https://www.obriensmontessoricentre.com.au/contact-us

Or give us a call on (08) 7226 2037.

🦷✨ It's Dental Health Week! ✨🦷

We were delighted to welcome Blair Boyer — Labor MP for Wright , South Australia's Minister for Health and Wellbeing, and Olivia Savvas MP MP, Member for Newland, to O'Brien's Montessori Centre as we celebrated Dental Health Week!

A special thank you to Lynn and the wonderful team from Smile Safari for providing such a fun and engaging oral health education session for the children. Their interactive activities helped the children learn the importance of caring for their teeth and build healthy habits from an early age.

At O'Brien's Montessori Centre, we're proud to offer experiences and services that support the wellbeing of the children and families who attend the centre. Opportunities like these help promote lifelong healthy habits and encourage positive oral health across our community.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this visit such a valuable experience for the children and their families! 🪥😁