About Us

Montessori Philosophy

“The child must see for himself what he can do, and it is important to give him not only the means of education but also to supply him with indicators which tell him his mistakes……The child’s interest in doing better, and his own constant checking and testing, are so important to him that his progress is assured. His very nature tends toward exactitude and the ways of obtaining it appeal to him.” (The Absorbent Mind, Maria Montessori p.229)

“Education, therefore, of little ones is important, especially from three to six years of age, because this is the embryonic period for the formation of character and of society, (just as the period from birth to three is that for forming the mind, and the prenatal period that for forming the body.)”

The Absorbent Mind, Maria Montessori p. 221/2

Our School

Offering the enrichment of Montessori education to children aged three to six years, South West Sydney’s own Montessori Pre-School opened in 1997 in Camden. After a temporary move to Campbelltown, the Pre-School purchased land in Raby, where it built its own permanent premises, opening its doors in 2003. The Pre-School is administered by the Elizabeth Macarthur Montessori Pre-School Association Inc. which was established by parents who wanted a high quality education for their children.

The Pre-School is a non-profit and non-denominational organisation run by members of a board. Members of the board are volunteers who are elected from the parent body. A high level of participation and communication by all parents is encouraged, in order to support the academic staff in their efforts. In this way, parents have the opportunity to influence their children’s growth and development in a way unmatched by traditional education systems.

Our service incorporates the Montessori philosophy with the Early Years Learning Framework. This is reflected in all aspects of our policies, procedures and practices.

Children come to us with individual strengths, capabilities, learning styles and interests, and during their time at Elizabeth Macarthur, our educators help each child find their place as a contributing member of the group. We provide a child-centred, safe environment and continually strive to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our families.

The Early Years Learning Framework educational principles of Being, Belonging and Becoming are embedded in the practice of all educators at Elizabeth Macarthur. Our educators recognise their responsibility to create an atmosphere that engenders courtesy, respect, and genuine regard for others, including Board members, parents, staff, children, visitors and the local community.

We welcome all families regardless of race, religion, colour, nationality and ability. Our curriculum respects diversity and honours the differences between cultures, languages and traditions.

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Our Team

The positive formation of your child’s character is our priority. The guidance of early childhood supervisors is pivotal to their development in these formative years, and we have assembled a highly qualified and capable team to do this.

Meet Our Director

Nida Khan

Director, ECT, Nominated supervisor & Educational leader.

Philosophy
My personal philosophy is to provide each child with quality education and all-round development catering to their individual needs.

About me
Mrs Nida is the principal and director of EMMPS has been teaching Montessori for 31 years and enjoys every minute of it.

Working together

Our Partners

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TESTIMONIALS

Kind words from our community

As a current year 11 student attending Sydney Girls Highschool, my years at 'My Montessori’ make up a truly unforgettable and significant part of the early developing stages of my childhood. The Montessori approach to educating children through self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play is undoubtedly one that is highly successful; apparent in not only my own development but that of my siblings, peers and fellow graduates. I found that the freedom that I had choosing and completing activities with the equipment supplied greatly increased engagement and, therefore, willingness to learn whilst simultaneously encouraging creative and independent thinking. I will forever be grateful to Mis Nida and the rest of the staff for their unrivalled dedication to my learning and the time I spent at Montessori Preschool will always be fondly and gratefully reminded upon.
Erjin Son (15 years)
Thanks to Montessori Preschool in Raby, my three children were able to spend the crucial years of their childhood in a nurturing environment. All of my children, now in Year 11, Year 7 and Year 2 attended. Due to the solid range of basic skills they learned when they were younger, my children are active and ready to take the lead in whatever they do. The Montessori preschool provides self driven activities and hands on learning. The day I visited for the first time remains in my memory, and I was intrigued by how each child chose their own task in their own freedom focusing on performing to the best of their abilities. Thanks to spending their early years at Montessori, my children grew up in the way I hoped and imagined. Proud graduates of Montessori in Raby, my children and I will always thank Miss Nida and the rest of the staff for their hard work and dedication.
Ju SonEx Parent and Committee Member
I was looking around the area for the best preschool. I didn’t know much about any method of schooling then, as I was a new mom and new to Australia. My game plan was just to follow my instincts. There are stools/centres that I visited wherein I wanted to leave as soon as I entered. I consider it a blessing to have found Montessori in Raby. It is a preschool where the activities are purposeful and indirectly prepare the child for academics. The environment is prepared very well, most importantly - the Montessori teachers. The teachers became my partners in raising my children. Their concern and genuine love for the Montessori method are shown in their work. I also have met a lot of wonderful people in Montessori. I remember being excited during pick-ups and drop-offs because I looked forward to seeing the Montessori family. truly, the Montessori method is all about community building. It was 13 years ago when I first encountered the Montessori method and through Montessori I never looked back.
KristieEx Parent
It is the best school for children to experience everything they can learn at the beginning of their lives (sociality, rules, good personality, consideration) and don’t have to worry about studying. A long-time experienced principal will educate the child herself. It also enhances a child's ability and aptitude that parents didn’t even know. Teachers respect parents' opinions and actively discuss them. Montessori is the best school my child doesn’t want to leave after graduating.
ChloeCurrent Parent
We are Thankful for the care and lessons that our children have received in their early years. we’re a family with 6 kids, so we have been part of the school for more than 10 years. Friendly staff, interaction with families, Montessori method of learning, interesting activities for the children, excursions and an excellent outdoor playground are the reasons why we keep bringing our kids to learn at Elizabeth Marcarthur Montessori.
CrisCurrent Parent
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Discover how we can help your child

We invite you to visit Elizabeth Macarthur Montessori Preschool to experience our child-centred, safe learning environment, and find out more about how we can help your child to confidently find their place within a community and as an individual.

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