Lilliput Village Montessori is a much-loved centre and so we are not able to guarantee immediate vacancies to new enquiries, but we will always endeavour to accommodate your family!
For those who are planning ahead, we are told that we are worth the wait!

Join our Waiting List.

We ordinarily have a $75 non-refundable Waiting List Fee but we are delighted to be temporarily waiving this fee. No fee is payable for all applications to our Waiting List made before 31/12/24.

Siblings of children currently or previously enrolled with SA Montessori are able to register to the Waiting List for free.

Unfortunately we are never able to guarantee families an eventual position but we run our Waiting List ethically and conscientiously. 

Our fees are as follows:

$147 per day for children aged under 3.

$132 per day for children aged over 3.

Our fees are structured according to age group to reflect the differing costs associated with these ages, including (but not limited to) the increased number of educators required to satisfy the legal educator-to-child ratios for younger children

Payable weekly via ‘Debitsuccess’.

Enrolment Registration Fee $145

Preschool & Bambini fees are eligible for Child Care Subsidy (CCS) benefits.

To learn more download our Fee Schedule

We are proud to announce that our predecessor – Babthorpe Montessori Preschool – was assessed as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard.

Babthorpe was the seed from which Lilliput Village grew and so we are confident that we will replicate this result when we have the opportunity to be assessed in our new location in Maylands.

We feel visiting in person is the best way for you to get to kniow us. Our brand new premesis is now open and ready to open visitors, so we would love for you to book a time to meet us and observe our environment in action.

Simply complete the contact form at the bottom of this page – or email lilliput@samontessori.com.au – to make an appointment for a tour.

Lilliput Village Montessori resides in a gorgeous and character-laden bluestone villa conveniently located at 193 Portrush Road, Maylands. We provide a home away from home, with the kitchen forming the heart of our building and our two learning spaces sprouting from this central seed. Surrounding our villa is a specially designed outdoor environment that offers three distinct play spaces linked by the theme of a ‘village’.

We are proud to employ highly qualified and skilled educators, but the most important quality for a Lilliput team member is a big heart! The core of our team are the talented teachers, lead by Adriana Francescangeli, who transferred from Babthorpe Montessori to our new premises. In our new setting we are delighted to be driven by the visionary leadership of Creanagh Callaghan.
Scroll down to learn more about some of the the amazing individuals who form our teaching team.

Lilliput Village Montessori provides children with nutritious snacks for morning and afternoon tea. In most cases we empower children to participate in the process of making these light meals as food preparation is an important part of the Montessori ‘Practical Life’ curriculum. Food to be consumed for lunch must be provided by each child’s parent(s)/guardian(s). It is our experience that children respond positively to a midday meal that was prepared at home. These individually prepared meals can better accommodate the child’s unique tastes and health needs, reflect the family culture and provide an emotional connection to the home.

Yes, to fulfil our obligations to provide a safe and healthy environment for employees, children, families and visitors we do require evidence of adherence to the nationally recommended vaccination schedule as a prerequisite for enrolment and as a condition of continuing attendance. Please download our Immunisation Policy for more information.

Lilliput Village Montessori has designed a uniform that will enhance each child’s sense of belonging within our community while also allowing for the flexibility and freedom of self-expression. A school shirt is required which bears our logo and centre name. This can be purchased prior to your child’s first day. Children are required to wear this shirt while in attendance at the centre but the remainder of their outfit can be chosen by the child and/or parents to display personal preferences and adapt to the weather conditions.

We endeavor to meet the individual needs of each child and we do not enforce group ‘sleep times’ for all children simultaneously.  Children will be allowed to rest or sleep as desired. We work with parents of our Bambini toddlers to determine their sleep needs. We base our practices on the ‘Safe sleep and rest practices’ recommended by Red Nose (formerly SIDS & Kids)
Many children of pre-school age will not require a regular sleep (particularly those preschool children who attend only during the ‘school day’ from 9am – 3pm) but we do plan the routines of our day to incorporate periods of restful relaxation to ensure that each child’s well-being is supported.

If you secure a placement at Lilliput you will receive a detailed New Enrolment Pack, including a Parent Handbook, which contains comprehensive information to help you prepare for your Montessori journey. We advise you to read these materials thoroughly. You will also have the chance to speak with our teachers to ask any questions you have and to arrange Orientation visits that suit the your needs as a parent and your child’s unique temperament. The orientation process is slightly different for each new child as we always prefer to provide a personalised approach in order to give you and your child the best possible start!

Entrusting your child into somebody else’s care is a big step. It can feel particularly momentous if this is the first time that your child will be separating from you. We don’t underestimate the emotion involved – for your child and for you as a parent – and we are here to support you both. 
We understand each journey is unique so we will work with you to create the perfect plan to make this transition as secure, comfortable and happy as possible. If you are not ready for your child to attend full days immediately you are welcome to arrange an early collection time so that your child can gradually transition into the routines of our Preschool day.