Rapid Creek 0811 The Essington School Darwin Chapman Road (PO Box 42321, Casuarina,  0811) Phone: (08) 8948 1255 Facsimile: (08) 8948 1950 Contact: Administration Principal: Mr David Cannon The Essington School Darwin is a non-denominational, co-educational, independent school from Kindergarten to Year 10 where parents and teachers work closely together to give individual students a quality education. The school was founded in 1989 and incorporated the Darwin Montessori School. The school features a Montessori-based education in the early years (Cycle One) with an emphasis on general Montessori principles to Year 10. The School features a computer education program from Year 1, laptop computer program from Year 6, and an emphasis on literary and numeracy. The School is a member of the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and has established working agreement with the Northern Territory University.

Montessori Education Association of South Australia (MEASA) PO Box 206 Belair 5052 Phone: (08) 8271 2370 Fax: (08) 8358 1020 Email: MEASA

	MWEI (SA) Susan Harris-Evans Phone (08) 8333 1219
	Australian Centre for Montessori Studies Director: Denise Roscrow 17/67 Coningham Street Glenside 5065 Phone/Fax 8278 4677

Schools
 

	Aldgate 5154 The Hills Montessori School Inc., 12 Anderson Road Phone 8339 6842 Fax: 8370 9538 Principal: Jacquie Taylor Business Administrator: Barbara Hamlyn Ages Catted for: 2-12 The Hills Montessori School is a parent and staff run pre-school and primary school situated in the beautiful Adelaide Hills about 15 minutes drive from the City Centre.  Visit our web site on www.montessori.sa.edu.au to view the school prospectus.
	Belair 5052 St Johns Grammar School, 29 Gloucester Avenue (PO Box 234) Phone 8278 2233; Fax 8278 2299 Directress: Mrs Sally Galaz Enrolment and PR Officer: Ms Catherine McMahon Membership: MEASA Preschool Ages: 3 to 4 years The Montessori Children's Centre P/L PO Box 88 Belair 5052 Phone 8358 1066 Fax 8358 1020 E-mail: denise@montessori.wow.com.au
	Gawler 5118 Trinity College Montessori Preschool PO Box 131 Ph 8522 0660 Contact: Michelle Heath Ages: 3-5 The Light Community Montessori School University of Adelaide Roseworthy Campus Roseworthy SA (PO Box 419) Phone 8524 8411 Head of staff: Mrs Donna Cockell The school now accepts from 5 years to end of Year 7. An Early Beginnings program also operates for 2 1/2 to 5 year olds
	Goolwa 5124 Montessori Children's Centre Investigator College Phone 8358 1066; Fax 8278 4677 Contact Jenny McBride The Centre is on the grounds of the Investigator College, offering playgroup, transition and pre-school classes for children aged 15 months to 6 years. Qualified staff and excellent staff/student ratios in an inviting converted home setting. Hyde Park 5061 Cedars Montessori Preschool at Walford Early Learning Centre 344  Unley Road Phone/Fax: 8373 4599 E-mail: cedars@walford.asn.au Ages: 18 months to 6 years Offering pre-school, playgroup and transition sessions. A stunning environment located on the grounds of Walford School, this vibrant preschool accepts enrolments from all children in the community regardless of their affiliation with Walford School.
	Malvern 5062 Parents in Focus Cnr Cambridge & Marlborough Sts, Phone 8373 4599 Contact: Barb Nache Membership: MEASA Playgroup
	Marryatville 5068 Babthorpe Montessori Preschool at Loreto Learning Centre 322 Portrush Rd Phone: 8331 2509 Fax: 8333 2906 Email: babthorpemontessori@hotmail.com.au Ages: 18 months to 6 years Offering pre-school, playgroup and transition sessions. It is housed in a gorgeous Tudor heritage building that provides a homely and nurturing Montessori environment. Babthorpe accepts enrolments from all children in the community regardless of their affiliation with Loreto College.
	Marion 5043 The Sails Montessori Preschool At Westminster School Alison Ave Phone/Fax: 8277 9953 Email: sailsmontessori@bigpond.com Ages 18 months to 6 years Offering pre-school, playgroup and transition. A purpose built preschool with a large beautifully designed outdoor all weather play area located on the grounds of Westminster School. The preschool accepts enrolments from all children in the community regardless of their affiliation with Westminster School.
	Magill 5072 Jescott Montessori Preschool 6 Lorne Avenue Phone 8332 2090 Email: jescottmontessori@hotmail.com Ages: 18 months to 6 years Offering pre-school, playgroup and transition. Located within in a beautifully renovated house, it provides a homely and nurturing Montessori environment. It is nestled within a green and leafy garden playground. Horizons Montessori Preschool 29 Fisher Street Phone/fax: 8337 6976 Email: horizonsmontessori@hotmail.com Ages: 18 months to 6 years Offering pre-school and playgroup. Purpose built to accommodate young children, this bright and fresh environment is enhanced by a large and well designed outdoor play area.
	Morphett Vale 5162 Southern Montessori Education Centre 31 Elijah Street Phone 8384 7233 Contact: Anna Golab Pre-school and two's plus.
	Modbury Heights 5092 O'Brien's Montessori Centre 7 Roebling Street (PO Box 650, St Agnes 5097) Phone 0402 503 094 Director: Natasha O'Brien Ages: 0 - 6 years Description: We cater for different aged Playgroups and Kinder Programs from 3-6 years old.
	Norwood 5067 The Gumnut Montessori School, "Casa dei Bambini" 33 Gray Street Ph 8363 5599 Contact: Adele Greer Membership: MEASA Ages: 1½-6
	O’Sullivan Beach 5166 Southern Montessori School 53 Galloway Road Phone 8384 7233 Principal: Anna Golab Reception to year 7.
	Para Hills West 5096 Para Hills West Montessori Preschool, Balkarra Road Phone 8281 4225 Contact: Debbie Appleby Membership: MEASA Pre-school and pre-entry classes. Northern Montessori Playgroup Inc Room 1, Redgum Wing Para Hills West Primary School Cnr Balpi St & Balkara Rd (PO Box 5) Telephone 8431 5373 Contact: Annie Sturnela Membership MEASA Para Hills West Primary, Balkara Road Phone 8258 2216; Fax 8281 5837 Principal: Chris Cesco Reception to year 6 in State Primary School.
	Parkside 5063 The Cedars Montessori Preschool Cnr Castle & Robsart Streets Phone 8373 4599 Contact: Barb Nache Membership: MEASA Ages: 2½-6
	Queenstown 5014 Alberton Primary & Junior Primary 14 Broad Street Phone 8447 1924 Ages: 6-12 Royal Park 5014 Montessori Children's Centre Fisher Street (P.O. Box 88, Belair 5052) Director: Denise Roscrow Phone: 8341 0369; Fax: 8341 2969 Offering playgroup, transition and pre-school classes for 18 month to 6 year olds. Qualified staff and excellent staff/student ratios in a beautiful peaceful environment. Western Montessori Community Montessori Centre Western Region 14 Broad Street Sarah Day 8341 1403 We run weekly 2 hour sessions for Parent/Carer and Child to interact on a 1 to 1 basis, offering ideas on implementing Montessori in the home. Parent run and funded to keep fees to a minimum.
	Seacliff 5049 Montessori Children's Centre 41 Kauri Pde Ph 8358 1066; Fax: 8358 1020 Contact: Julie Cochrane Ages Catted for: 0-6 years
	Sefton Park 5083 The Regency Road Child Care Centre 529 Regency Road Ph 8344 1065 Contact: arita Adamson
	Victor Harbour 5211 Montessori Playschool Victor Harbour 23 Giles Street, Phone 8552 3838 Contact: Froujke Matthews Membership: MEASA Pre-school and playgroups