Perth Early Learning Guide
Menu
Get in touch

Orchard Montessori

Updated 2026-08-05 · 2,217 reviewed · 130 listed · Scored from 12 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(12) 70 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Long Day Care CentresBefore & After School Care / OSHC
Orchard Montessori
Services
Long Day Care Centres, Before & After School Care / OSHC
Reviews
12

What recent reviews say

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
caring-educatorsqualified-staffwarm-environmentengaging-curriculumflexible-hours
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 4.66 average across the 80 before & after school care / oshc businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 67
Review volume 48
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 60
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
9
4
0
3
2
2
0
1
1

Common questions

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.
Request a quote

Similar child care agencies nearby

Treasured Tots Early Education
84

Treasured Tots Early Education

4.9(34)✓ Google-verified

Parents notice their children arrive eager and stay deeply attached to staff. Long-serving educators build real relationships with families, and daily app updates let parents see what their child learns. The centre itself feels warm and home-like, with good outdoor space, nature play, fresh cooked meals, and structured learning. Fremantle parents are willing to drive from other suburbs rather than switch centres. The leadership team stays hands-on, staff turnover is notably low, and the place earns consistent praise for feeling like a genuine community, not just a service.

Long Day Care CentresEducation CenterBefore & After School Care / OSHC
View profile
Busy Bees at Fremantle
84

Busy Bees at Fremantle

4.8(41)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Staff consistently described as warm, caring, and genuinely invested in children's wellbeing. Ash and the team create a family-like atmosphere where children thrive through play-based learning, excursions, and hands-on activities like the on-site chickens and gardens.

Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day Care CentresBefore & After School Care / OSHC
View profile

Own this business? Get featured

Own or market a business here? Ask about featured placement and advertising on this directory. Your message goes straight to the directory team.

Last updated 2026-08-05