Our Approach
Home-From-Home Care, Tailored to Your Child.
Mimi's Montessori meets every child where they are, creating rich learning opportunities that promote independence, creativity and curiosity through play.
Mimi's Montessori meets every child where they are, creating rich learning opportunities that promote independence, creativity and curiosity through play.
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A Setting Built Around Play, Curiosity and Confidence.
Independence Through Play
Every child is met at their own pace, with open-ended materials and freedom to choose activities that build real independence from the very start.
Child-led exploration
Creativity Through Imaginative Play
Gentle daily rhythm and imaginative play nurture creativity, storytelling and a genuine love of the everyday.
Rooted in rhythm & routine
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January
May
A Rhythm You Can Rely On
Predictable daily rhythms — meals, rest, play and outdoor time — give every child the security to explore freely.
A day at a glance
Settling in
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Nap & rest
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A gentle, rich foundation for a lifetime of curiosity.
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Hands-On
Materials & Play
Through carefully chosen, open-ended materials and hands-on activities, every child builds independence, focus and a real love of learning.
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Montessori & Waldorf Inspired
A blend of Montessori and Steiner Waldorf approaches, with mindfulness, expressive arts and a language-rich environment woven into every day.
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Learning Through Nature
Forest walks, mud kitchens and garden exploration turn the outdoors into a hands-on classroom.
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A Predictable, Nurturing Rhythm
There's no pressure here — just steady, gentle growth.
Calm daily routines give every child the security to explore freely and grow at their own pace.
Calm daily routines give every child the security to explore freely and grow at their own pace.
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Messy Play & Sensory Fun
Sand, water and mud kitchen play let children explore textures and make joyful messes, safely.
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Rooted in Nature
and Community
Forest walks, outdoor play and community outings are woven into every week, whatever the weather.
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Outdoor Adventures
Trips to the park, beach days and garden adventures keep every week fresh and active.
A Personal Touch,
Not a Franchise.
Every family gets a childminder who knows their child by name — with warm, honest, everyday communication, not a corporate app.
Traditional Values
Gentle, patient, trustworthy care — the same values that have guided childcare for generations.
Modern Care
Gentle parenting principles bring those timeless values into a fresh, thoughtfully designed setting.
A home-from-home
setting
setting
Just like a modern one-room schoolhouse, our cosy cottage setting keeps every child seen, known and supported.
open, honest communication that keeps every family close.
Parents are kept in the loop every day — photos, updates, and honest conversation, always just a message away.
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Daily Updates for Parents.
Photos and short updates throughout the day, so you never miss a moment.
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Photos & Videos Shared.
Little moments of play, discovery and joy captured and shared as they happen.
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Open Conversations, Anytime.
Mimi is always on hand for a chat — about routines, milestones, or anything on your mind.
Care that grows
with your child.
Babies & Toddlers
Where Trust Is Built First.
Gentle, responsive care builds the trust and security every baby and toddler needs to feel truly at home.
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Preschool Age
Where Curiosity Leads the Way.
Open-ended materials and gentle guidance help preschoolers grow into confident, independent little thinkers.
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Wrap-Around Care
Where Every Day
Feels Like Home.
Before and after school, holidays included — a warm, familiar routine for school-age children too.
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Everyday moments.
Real joy.
A typical week at Mimi's Montessori is full of hands-on play, outdoor adventure, and quiet moments of discovery.
Messy Play & Mud Kitchens
Colour mixing, water play and our outdoor mud kitchen bring sensory learning to life, rain or shine.
Forest Walks & Nature Play
From lavender-lined garden paths to local parks, time outdoors is at the heart of every week.
Beach Days & Splash Parks
Sunny days mean sandcastles, splash parks and giggles — simple joys that build lifelong memories.
Community & Celebration
From sports days to graduation celebrations, we mark every milestone together as a community.
Ready to see Mimi's Montessori for your family?
Mimi would love to answer your questions and arrange a settling-in visit.
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