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Orchard Montessori

Updated 2026-09-05 · 2,998 reviewed · 153 listed · Scored from 12 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(12) 70 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Orchard Montessori
Location
Fremantle
Services
Long Day Care Centres, Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Before & After School Care / OSHC
Reviews
12
Best for
Families seeking consistent, long-term care with strong staff continuity and child-led Montessori learning.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-05). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-05.

What reviewers think

Long-term families report educators who know their children deeply, handle transitions with patience, and maintain uncommonly low staff turnover over years. The Montessori method and small-group setting let children learn at their own pace through hands-on activities like baking, gardening, and sensory play. A dated review raised concern about food quality versus fees, though no recent evidence supports this remains an issue.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • caring, nurturing educators
  • small, homely centre feel
  • Montessori approach builds independence
  • staff stability and consistency
  • engaging activities and outdoor play
Watch-outs
  • basic food provision (dated concern)
  • pricing perceived as high relative to service quality
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Best for: Families seeking consistent, long-term care with strong staff continuity and child-led Montessori learning.
Think twice if: Past concern about food quality and perceived pricing relative to basic provisions; verify current meal offerings before enrolling.

Strengths

  • Very low staff turnover over multiple years
  • small centre with high adult-to-child attention
  • Montessori method builds real independence skills
  • owner on-site most days

Worth knowing

  • Named educators Mia and Sian consistently praised across multiple years of reviews
  • staff retention: same educators present since early enrolments up to 3+ years later
  • outdoor playground described as brand-new with range of equipment and vegetable patch
  • owner on-site most days
  • operates 7 days per week

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care Centres
Educators and Montessori method praised for building independence; children thrive in small, stable environment over multiple years.
Before & After School Care / OSHC
Evidence limited; not explicitly addressed in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.69 average across the 111 before & after school care / oshc businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

Our Rubric
Star rating 69
Review volume 48
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 60
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Questions people ask

How stable is the staff team?
Very high stability. Reviewers from 3+ years ago report the same educators still present, and one notes 'turnover with staff is next to none.'
Is there outdoor play and gardening?
Yes. Reviewers mention a brand-new playground with range of equipment, a vegetable patch, and regular outdoor activities.
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Last updated 2026-09-05