FLYING START 3 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL AT SA MONTESSORI
Six of our centres will be partner services for the South Australian Government’s ‘Flying Start’ 3-year-old Preschool Program from January 2026. These are:
- Cedars Montessori (Unley)
- Chancery Lane Montessori (Adelaide CBD)
- Echoes Montessori (Modbury)
- Jescott Montessori (Magill)
- Lilliput Village Montessori (Maylands)
- Rosemont House Montessori (Norwood)
Little Oxford Montessori will join the Flying Start program later in the roll out, at a date yet to be announced. Fortunately, Little Oxford continues to offer its long-standing and deeply enriching Montessori preschool program, so children and families at that centre will have the same exceptional experience.
All of our seven SA Montessori centres continue to provide Government supported Preschool Programs for 4 year olds.
Benefits of our Preschool Programs
Having access to these 3 and 4 year old Preschool programs within our service benefits children and families alike.
- It offers parents the convenience of ensuring your child receives Government endorsed, high-quality Preschool alongside the extended hours and nurturing of a long day care setting.
- Children extend and enrich their learning without the social and emotional disruption of transitioning into an entirely new setting for Preschool.
- By embedding the Preschool program into our Montessori curriculum, you can be assured that a completely holistic view of your child informs every aspect of their early learning and care journey.
How to enrol in the Flying Start Program.
If you attend a Flying Start partner service and your child is eligible for the teacher-led, Government supported 3 or 4 year old Preschool Program, you will be advised upon enrolment or during your time in our centre. Our administrators and educators will help guide you through the process of opting into those programs, which will be on top of your existing early learning enrolment for no additional cost.
The resources below will help you learn more about the Flying Start program, and what this means for your child and our SA Montessori community. If you have any questions, please Contact Us to learn more.
Flying Start FAQs
Here you will find some commonly asked questions about how the Flying Start program incorporates into our existing Montessori curriculum and why all children benefit when we embrace the opportunity to offer a ‘flying start’.
Flying Start Fact Sheet
The Office for Early Childhood Development (OECD) has put together this fact sheet to help you understand how the Flying Start 3 year old preschool program works, what to expect and why it matters for your child.
Sample Preschool Program
The SA Montessori approach to play-based learning is enriched by our underlying Montessori philosophy. Our 3 and 4 year olds in the Preschool Program benefit greatly from integrating this rich curriculum into Government endorsed teacher-led, play-based program. Please view our sample programs to learn more about our unique and holistic approach, but remember to engage with the educators in your centre for current programs specific to that service. Your child can enjoy their kindy years right here, as our programs prepare children not only for school but for life!
Starting preschool calculator
Calculate a potential start for 3-year-old preschool based on their DOB.
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Cedars Montessori – Unley
Chancery Lane Montessori – Adelaide CBD
Echoes Montessori – Modbury
Jescott Montessori – Magill
Lilliput Village Montessori – Maylands
Little Oxford Montessori – Unley
Rosemont House Montessori – Norwood
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