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Montessori-Inspired Child Care Centres in Perth
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At Sagewood Early Learning, we know choosing the right place for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Across our seven Montessori-inspired centres in Perth, we create nurturing, beautiful environments where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn each day. From as young as six weeks through to school age, every child is supported as an individual encouraged to explore their unique gifts, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our passionate educators genuinely care, our spaces feel like home, and our families become part of something special. Come and experience the Sagewood difference you’ll feel it the moment you walk through our doors.
ignite your child’s curiosity
At Sagewood, we believe every child is born with unique talents and gifts that can be nurtured and inspired to give them the best start in life. A child who is loved will flourish in their environment, and feel empowered to choose their own path in life.
find a Sagewood child care centre near you
Seven Montessori childcare centres across Perth's northern, eastern, and southern suburbs
Canning Vale Child Care Centre
Inspiring curiosity for families across Canning Vale, Southern River, and surrounds.
Embracing families in Harrisdale, Piara Waters, and the south-east.
A welcoming home for families across Joondalup, Edgewater, and Perth's northern coastal suburbs.
Our newest centre, welcoming families in Baldivis and surrounding suburbs.
Nurturing little ones in Woodvale, Kingsley, and the surrounding northern suburbs.
A loving second home for children in Success, Cockburn, and the southern corridor.
why Perth families choose Sagewood
The best early childhood experience comes from getting the fundamentals right, every day, for every child
Experienced, Dedicated Educators - We place our educators at the heart of everything we do. Through ongoing professional development, genuine support, and a culture built on our values of nurture, love, and inspire, we strive to be an employer of choice. Many of our educators are parents themselves, bringing a deep understanding of children's needs and creating a genuinely warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and surrounded by trusted relationships every day.
Wellbeing at the Heart of Everything - Children thrive when they feel emotionally safe, understood, and supported. Guided by our values of nurture, love, and inspire, we help children build emotional intelligence, resilience, confidence, and healthy self-expression through everyday interactions and intentional teaching, supported by our ELMA program.
A Commitment to Reconciliation - Our Reconciliation Action Plan guides how we teach, celebrate, and engage with First Nations cultures, perspectives, and histories — helping every child grow up with respect, curiosity, and connection to the country we share.
programs that nurture the whole child
Beyond everyday care, we weave specialist programs, partnerships, and real-world experiences into life at Sagewood - chosen for the way they build safety, wellbeing, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning
Real-World Learning Through Incursions
We bring the world to Sagewood through regular incursions, all included at no additional cost to families. Each experience is thoughtfully planned to build on children's interests, spark curiosity, and broaden their horizons in meaningful, hands-on ways.
Fresh, Nourishing Nutrition
Our in-house team prepares seasonal, home-style meals from scratch each day, catering to allergies and dietary needs so every child is well-fed and well looked after.
A Blended Montessori & Reggio Emilia Approach
Our Montessori childcare curriculum draws on the very best of Montessori and Reggio Emilia, two of the most respected early childhood philosophies in the world. Children learn through carefully prepared environments, hands-on discovery, and rich creative expression — building independence, curiosity, and confidence from their earliest years.
Safe4Kids Protective Education
A Perth-developed child protection program teaching children from age three the language and skills of personal safety, body autonomy, and help-seeking. Our educators are trained in the Safe4Kids method, and families receive regular newsletters so the learning continues at home.
Natural Play & Outdoor Learning
Our playgrounds are designed for exploration, climbing, digging, and discovery — because some of the most important learning happens with dirt on your hands and sunshine on your face.
ELMA — Emotional Literacy for Every Child
ELMA is a social and emotional development program we've woven into daily life at Sagewood, helping children feel safe with their emotions so they can make healthy, confident choices. Through ELMA's family integration tools, children build resilience, empathy, and accountability, and families are supported to continue the conversations at home.
Arts & Cultural Learning
Guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan and our blended Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophy, children explore diverse cultures, perspectives, and creative expression. From everyday art experiences to cultural celebrations, children deepen their understanding of the world and their own unique identities.
meet the team behind Sagewood
Sagewood is led by owners Jay Barr & Greg Hensman, Operations Manager, Tara Henry and Area Manager, CJ. They have decades of combined experience in early childhood education and a shared commitment to our values of nurture, love, and inspire.
from our blog
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