Adelaide Montessori is a privately owned early learning and long day care centre for 2 year olds to school age children. There are two locations - Norwood and Thebarton. It provides a rich Montessori environment inspired by the educational philosophy of Dr Maria Montessori, pertaining to the instruction and training of children for the purpose of developing their individual ability and maximum potential. The main objective of Adelaide Montessori is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment, which will help children to develop within themselves the foundational habits, attitudes and ideas essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. Adelaide Montessori is a licensed child care provider with the SA Dept of Children’s Education Services and is registered with the National Childcare Accreditation Council. Accordingly, qualifying families are entitled to receipt of Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate