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Oct 10 2025

Different from Daycare, More School than Preschool

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Our Toddler and Preschool Programs share some similarities with regular childcare or preschool centres but we like to say we are different from daycare and more school than preschool. Here's what we have in common with other daycare and childcare facilities: Long hours: Toddler & preschool programs run from 8.30am - 3pm, with an on-site FMS-staffed after-school care program open until 5.30pm daily 3, 4 or 5 day program options…
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May 23 2025

Supporting Child Development: Birth to age 6

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The Montessori approach to education is built upon a profound understanding of human development. Dr. Maria Montessori dedicated her life's work to observing how children grow and change over time, identifying key developmental stages that shape their path to maturity. In this article, we take a close look at Dr Montessori’s first stage of development: from birth to age six, unpacking how Montessori education adapts to support children’s evolving needs...
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May 15 2025

Dare to be different: 5 Ways Montessori is different from daycare

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With childcare in the media for all the wrong reasons, we want to remind families what sets our Baby, Toddler and Preschool programs so far apart from conventional daycare.   When choosing daycare for young children, parents have much to consider; learning, development, cost, location, proximity and other factors all play a role. For most parents, however, the safety, comfort and security of their child is first and foremost. Having...
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May 08 2025

Supporting Child Development: Birth to age 6

By Article, Baby and Toddler Programs, Childhood Growth and Develpoment, FMS Values, Montessori Basics, Our School No Comments
The Montessori approach to education is built upon a profound understanding of human development. Dr. Maria Montessori dedicated her life's work to observing how children grow and change over time, identifying key developmental stages that shape their path to maturity. In this article, we take a close look at Dr Montessori’s first stage of development: from birth to age six, unpacking how Montessori education adapts to support children’s evolving needs...
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