Growing Stars Montessori School

Growing Stars Montessori School Montessori preschool in Flinders 🤍
A calm, nurturing space for your child
Supporting families across Shellharbour
✨ Enrolments & tours available

Every child grows at their own pace, but there are some wonderful changes families often notice after beginning their Mo...
06/08/2026

Every child grows at their own pace, but there are some wonderful changes families often notice after beginning their Montessori journey. 🌱

At Growing Stars Montessori, our focus is on creating an environment where children feel confident to explore, make choices and develop independence every day.

Here are five things many parents notice:

✨ 1. Growing independence
Children begin doing more for themselves, from packing away activities to taking pride in everyday tasks.

🧠 2. Improved concentration
Having uninterrupted time to focus allows children to become deeply engaged in their learning.

💛 3. Increased confidence
As children master new skills independently, their confidence naturally grows.

🤝 4. Respect and kindness
Montessori encourages children to care for their environment, respect others and work together.

🌿 5. A genuine love of learning
Children learn through curiosity and discovery, helping them build a positive relationship with learning that can last a lifetime.

Every child is unique, and it's a privilege to watch them grow in confidence each day.

If you'd like to learn more about Montessori education or book a tour, we'd love to welcome you to Growing Stars Montessori.

📍 Flinders, NSW

29/07/2026

Children tell us so much without saying a word. 🌻

By taking the time to simply observe, we learn what they’re interested in, what they’re enjoying and how we can best support them as they grow.

It’s often the little moments that tell us the most. 🪴

23/07/2026

Every child is interested in different things.

Some are drawn to numbers, others enjoy practical life activities, building, reading or spending time outdoors.

At Growing Stars, children are encouraged to follow what interests them. When children are engaged in what they're doing, learning becomes something they enjoy, not something they're told to do.

It's always amazing to see where their curiosity leads them.

One of the things families often comment on when they visit is how calm and welcoming the classrooms feel.Every space ha...
21/07/2026

One of the things families often comment on when they visit is how calm and welcoming the classrooms feel.

Every space has been thoughtfully prepared to help children feel safe, comfortable and confident to explore at their own pace.

From the natural materials to the carefully organised shelves, every part of the environment has a purpose.

It's a space where children can learn, grow and simply enjoy being children.

✨ Next week is going to be full of fun, learning and special experiences at Growing Stars! ✨🌙 Pajama Week | 20–24 July 🧸...
18/07/2026

✨ Next week is going to be full of fun, learning and special experiences at Growing Stars! ✨

🌙 Pajama Week | 20–24 July 🧸
We’re getting cosy all week long! The children are invited to wear their favourite pyjamas and bring along their favourite stuffed toy for a week of comfort, fun and fun. 💤💕

🐣 Chicken Hatching Experience 🐥
We’re also excited to begin a wonderful hands-on learning experience as we watch our eggs hatch and welcome our baby chicks! The children will have the opportunity to observe the amazing life cycle of chickens, learn about caring for our new chicks. 🥚🐥🌱

We can’t wait for a very special week of learning, discovery and fun! 💛

15/07/2026

Have you ever noticed a child choosing the same activity again and again?

It might look repetitive, but every time they come back to it they’re building confidence, practising new skills and discovering something a little different.

There’s no rush here. Every child learns at their own pace, and we love watching that confidence grow one activity at a time.

This month we're taking a little look at one of the Montessori materials our children enjoy using - the Pink Tower.At fi...
08/07/2026

This month we're taking a little look at one of the Montessori materials our children enjoy using - the Pink Tower.

At first glance, it might look like a simple stack of pink blocks, but it's so much more than that.

As children carefully stack each cube from largest to smallest, they're building concentration, coordination and confidence while learning through hands on experiences at their own pace.

We love watching children come back to this activity again and again, taking their time, solving problems and feeling proud of what they've achieved.

Sometimes the simplest activities create some of the biggest learning moments. 🌿

07/07/2026

Every day is full of little moments that help children grow.

It might be choosing an activity on their own, packing it away when they’re finished, helping a friend, or trying something new for the first time.

These moments might seem small, but they’re helping children build confidence, independence and important life skills every single day.

We love watching those little moments turn into big achievements.

24/06/2026

Every child settles into preschool differently.

Some take to it straight away, and others need a little more time. That’s completely okay.

We love being there for those little moments, building trust and watching children grow in confidence at their own pace.

Here are a few little moments from our days at Growing Stars

17/06/2026

Fresh air, open space and plenty of opportunities to explore 🌿

Some of the best moments in a child’s day happen outdoors. Whether it’s discovering something new, getting messy, working together or simply enjoying nature, there’s always something to learn.

Here are a few little moments from outside today 🌸

Address

77 Wattle Road
Wollongong, NSW
2529

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+61490350861

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